PPA and Air Business renew strategic partnership for 15th consecutive year

The partnership will see Air Business as one of the lead partners of the PPA Festival and the PPA Awards, as well as the sole sponsor of the PPA Member Reception later in the year. They also support the PPA’s Next Gen Awards and the PPA Independent Publisher Awards.
Qonqord acquires Evolved Media Solutions
Qonqord, a specialist in streamlining content creation and publication processes, announces the full integration of Evolved Media Solutions into its corporate structure.
PPA Festival: the Post Office Scandal and the power of storytelling

The first session on the 2024 agenda has been announced, with more to come in next few weeks.
Government instructs regulators to outline AI strategy

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has called on regulators to detail how they would regulate AI.
Management workshops from FIPP
PPA members can receive discounted rates on the global trade association’s series of online workshops, running from March to September.
Nursing Times launches AI tool for subscribers
‘Ask Nursing Times’ has been designed to help nursing staff find trusted information in seconds.
The ‘future of news’ debated in the House of Lords
As part of an ongoing parliamentary enquiry, media industry leaders gave evidence in the House of Lords.
Reasons to be cheerful: A sector defined by confidence, optimism, and opportunity
PPA CEO, Sajeeda Merali shares highlights from the publishing sector and why she is so excited about the year ahead.
Carwow acquires leading automotive titles
Carwow, the online car-changing marketplace, announces the acquisition of Autovia, the automotive content and commerce media company, for an undisclosed sum.
Air Business expands its global event logistics team
Air Business, the award-winning global logistics and technology business, has appointed Tony Farrow as Head of Event Logistics, as part of a wider expansion of its global event logistics services.
Hearst UK announces new leadership team and key senior appointments
Four key external hires and four internal moves to newly created positions.
PPA Festival 2024: first-wave speakers announced

The PPA Festival will see more than 70 industry experts speaking across four stages.
Government recognises need for transparency from AI developers

The Government has published its response to the AI White Paper, setting out its next steps for its ‘pro-innovation’ regulatory approach to AI.
Coaching for ED&I professionals this March
PPA members can receive an exclusive 30% discount on Pause Group Coaching, courtesy of Project 23.
AI scams: consumer protection debated in parliament

The recent debate in parliament relates to the concern over the rise of scams using AI technology.
Report on generative AI and large language models published
The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has published a report following their inquiry last year.