PPA Independent Publisher Award winners announced
The PPA’s annual Independent Publishing Awards, which took place in London on Friday 22 November, celebrated the businesses, teams and individuals who delivered outstanding work across the thriving independent publishing sector this year.
Immediate launches official Minecraft magazine
The new magazine is based on the world’s best-selling video game.
PPA names new Next Gen Board
Sixteen aspiring under 35s have been chosen from across the industry to work in tandem and collaboratively with the main PPA board to help shape the future of the publishing sector.
Jackie marks 60 years with a commemorative bookazine
Debuting in 1964, Jackie quickly became a beloved companion for millions of teenage girls, offering advice, entertainment, and a window into the ever-changing world of youth culture.
Conservative reshuffle following Kemi Badenoch’s leadership win
With Badenoch’s new position as leader of the Conservative Party, she has announced members of the newly formed opposition cabinet, alongside other ministerial appointments.
Katie Vanneck-Smith, Hearst UK CEO appointed as PPA Chair
Hearst UK’s CEO, Katie Vanneck-Smith has been appointed by the Board of Directors, and will take up the position in January 2025, following the three-year tenure of Harmsworth Media Chair, Nina Wright.
PPA requests meeting with Prime Minister
The PPA has written to the Prime Minister requesting an urgent meeting to discuss the complex relationship between large language models (LLMs) and copyright – issues that are significantly impacting the magazine and publishing sector.
Grazia launches standalone beauty magazine
Curated by the Grazia Beauty team, with contributions from some of the biggest names in the industry such as Victoria Beckham and Caroline Hirons, this exclusive issue will focus on tried-and-true beauty tips, tricks, and products.
The PPA Next Gen Awards: A conversation with Kenya Hunt
On 17 October the PPA welcomed guests to an exclusive ceremony in Shoreditch to celebrate the 2024 Next Gen Award winners.
Data Bill: centralised-cookie legislation dropped
The Government has published its Data (Use and Access) Bill with key change.
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill debated
The Bill aims to reform workers’ rights in the UK and covers 28 new employment reforms including introducing a new statutory probation period, ending zero-hour contracts, and ensuring workers have rights from day one.
Prime Minister defends journalism amid AI developers copyright infringement
In the wake of large tech companies pushing for free reign in scraping copyrighted data, Keir Starmer stated that media organisations should have control over their content and receive fair compensation.
PA Media announce new Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director
Ranj Begley will join the business at the beginning of 2025 from the digital newspaper and magazine subscription streaming service, Readly, where she has been Managing Director and Chief Content Officer since 2014.
Parliamentary committee chair warns against copyright exemptions for AI
The Chair of the parliamentary committee for Culture, Media and Sport, Caroline Dinenage has also called for transparency.
PLS consultation on workplace generative AI licensing proposal
Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) has launched the formal consultation stage of a collective licensing proposal covering the use of generative AI in the workplace which they have been developing in partnership with the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA).
Glamour names first Global Editorial Director
Samantha Barry, current Editor-in-Chief of Glamour US, is stepping into a new role.