Immediate Media Co appointed as global licensing agent by New Scientist
Immediate Media Co has been appointed as global licensing agent for New Scientist magazine, bookazines, and website.
PM appoints John Whittingdale as Media and Digital Minister in Cabinet reshuffle
John Whittingdale has been appointed Minister of State for Media, Data and Digital Infrastructure in a Cabinet reshuffle which took place on the back of Dominic Raab’s resignation.
My Weekly announces new Editor
My Weekly, one of the world’s longest running women’s magazines, has appointed Susan Watson as Editor.
Walstead appoints new group CFO
Walstead Group, Europe’s largest web offset printing business, has appointed Neil Johnson as Group CFO and board director.
British Vogue’s May issue features Disabled talents as cover stars
British Vogue’s landmark ‘Reframing Fashion’ issue features Sinéad Burke, Selma Blair, Aaron Rose Philip, Ellie Goldstein, and Justina Miles as cover stars.
60 seconds with Lucy Kueng
Professor Lucy Kueng is an expert on strategy, innovation, and leadership and focuses on successful responses to the challenges of digitalisation. We caught up with her to find out more.
MPs debate Data Protection Bill
Ahead of the debate on 17 April, the PPA briefed MPs about the importance of maintaining EU adequacy, and concerns that the Bill will allow for centralised cookie controls with browsers, at the expense of publishers.
PPA to respond to Government consultation on AI
The PPA will be responding to the Government’s consultation on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) White Paper, which sets out proposals for the regulatory arrangements for AI.
Jane Wolfson announced as Chair of the PPA Next Gen Board
Industry executives named as support for under-30s initiative to advance publishing sector.
Take a Break launches new Puzzles Magazine
Arrowwords Collection will feature over 100 classic puzzles each month for readers to solve.
60 seconds with Rebekah Billingsley
Gfinity Managing Director and PPA Festival speaker Rebekah Billingsley has always loved storytelling. From being the first non-Oxbridge candidate to be selected for Carlton TV’s prestigious Graduate Training Scheme, to working for some of the UK’s most respected brands as a digital and content specialist – Rebekah has been at the forefront of pioneering new opportunities for brands.
The Skinny launches Indie Cinema Guide
Created in collaboration with Film Hub Scotland, the guide aims to drive new audiences to independent cinemas.
Big Issue launches two editorial newsletters
The newsletters will focus on employment issues and surviving the cost of living crisis.
Our Media partners with leading disability organisation
The corporate partnership with West of England Centre for Inclusive Living (WECIL) will provide funding to a social enterprise and specialist disability inclusivity training.
Media Bill – Government latest
The Government has today published its draft media bill.
New Government paper looks at AI regulation
The Government has today launched its AI White Paper which it says will “guide the use of artificial intelligence in the UK, to drive responsible innovation and maintain public trust in this revolutionary technology.”