200 million downloads for Immediate’s HistoryExtra podcast
Launched in 2007, as an offshoot of BBC History Magazine, the HistoryExtra podcast now has a global following – achieving over five million downloads a month.
25th anniversary heralds record-breaking year for RadioTimes.com
The entertainment site, which started in June 1997 as an offshoot of Radio Times magazine, saw its page views in 2022 increase by 10% year-on-year, and users increase by 19%.
Beano’s Bash Street Kids artist David Sutherland dies
David Sutherland was described as the “single most important illustrator in Beano history” by the editor of the children’s comic.
Anthem launches Mindful Mandalas – its first new monthly magazine in five years
Anthem Publishing targets the mindful colouring market with its new colouring title, Mindful Mandalas.
Bonnier launches two new health guides
The specials, Eat More Greens and A Fit and Healthy Brain, bring together advice from experts to help readers with their wellbeing.
Haymarket Media Group acquires Bay Publishing Ltd
The acquisition will accelerate lead generation capabilities and provide new digital services to clients and audiences globally.
Education Select Committee to review childcare sector following Grazia campaign
Almost two years since Grazia partnered with charity Pregnant Then Screwed (PTS) to campaign for childcare reform, the Committee has committed to a review of the childcare and early years sector in England.
Readly launches New Scientist magazine on its platform
New Scientist will sit within Readly’s science and tech category alongside other leading publications.
Immediate Media Co and The Content Exchange sign partnership deal
The Content Exchange (TCE) has signed a new deal with Immediate Media Co to partner on content syndication.
Pensord in Stephens and George acquisition
The deal will see Stephens and George Print Group acquire 100% of the shares in Pensord.
Stylist launches ‘Made By Funny People’ edition to mark 600th issue
Stylist is celebrating by giving editorial control to a stellar line-up of 32 comedians, actors, writers, and podcasters known for their individual style of humour.
Competition claim filed against Google for ad tech abuses
It is alleged that the tech giant abused its dominant position in ad tech to earn excessive profits at the expense of thousands of UK publishers.
Text and Data Mining copyright exceptions unlikely to go ahead, says Minister
Minister of State for Media, Data, and Digital Infrastructure, Julia Lopez has stated that she is “fairly confident” that proposals for a copyright exception for Text and Data Mining (TDM) will not be taken forward.
Ofcom launches consultation on regulating the BBC’s impact on competition
Ofcom is consulting on proposals to update its guidance on how the BBC’s competition impact is assessed.
Winners: The PPA Scotland Awards 2022
On Wednesday 30 November we gathered the best of the best in Scottish Publishing to celebrate the rich and diverse universe of our industry.
PinkNews launches uplifting news filter
Readers will be able to only view positive news stories if they choose.