Category: Industry News

The redesigned 148-page magazine will be published eight times a year, and supported by a dynamic new olivemagazine.com site and refreshed social channels offering daily inspiration.

olive magazine, available on newsstands now, features a bold new look, additional pagination, and a global focus – offering inspiration to readers.

olive’s new digital-first strategy brings its network to life through collaborations with on-the-ground food creators, global correspondents, and chefs – blending insider access with unique insights and storytelling.

The new-look olivemagazine.com and olive’s social channels offer fresh content daily, from expert guides to destination features and curated recommendations.

Lily Barclay, Content Director, olive commented: “We are very proud to launch the new-look olive, a vibrant evolution featuring stunning visuals, inspirational videos, and insightful storytelling from both our in-house talent and experts around the globe. It’s a major investment across print and digital, but we know our passionate audiences love discovering new things, and we are confident olive unlocks the best recommendations and ideas for anyone who’s interested in food, travel, and wellbeing.”

Simon Carrington, Commercial Director, olive added: “For 22 years olive has redefined the way audiences cook, eat, travel and live, and from today the relaunched olive offers the perfect combination of digital-first daily inspiration across olivemagazine.com and social, alongside a beautifully curated print magazine designed for the coffee table, not the kitchen. This investment reflects olive’s strength as a premium global brand, and taps into the current celebration of print’s revival, powered by olive’s already strong digital presence.”

Alex Crossley, Digital Editor, olive said: “With stunning visuals, personality-led video and compelling storytelling, olive energises our audiences with new ideas to help them feel their best, stay curious, and spend their time well. Our network of experts stay at the forefront of trends and also set new ones – spotlighting unique ingredients, tapping into evolving global food scenes, and cutting through the latest wellbeing myths. Our audience might come for the food, but they’ll stay for the inspiration.”

Janine Ratcliffe, Editor, olive says: “The olive Christmas issue, out now, is packed with inspiration to remix and revive your seasonal celebrations. There’s every recipe you need for the holidays, from gorgeous sharing starters to clever fuss-free party food from Gurd Loyal and a Swedish Smörgåsbord from Sebastian Graus (@sebscrispyclub). We’ve also called on our star baker, Edd Kimber (@theboywhobakes), to create sweet showstoppers for your Big Day, including our mulled wine cherry pavlova cover star. olive’s brilliant travel section takes a deep dive into the cuisine of the Czech Republic and the fascinating food culture of South Tyrol. While the expanded wellbeing section has everything you need to thrive, from gut-friendly recipes to advice on to how to avoid that overindulged feeling so you can really enjoy the best the season has to offer.”

On 21 October, the EU unexpectedly opted not to delay its environmental regulation for larger businesses, which will ban imports of non-compliant paper-based magazines and books, and other deforestation-linked products. 

The regulation will now come into force on the original timeline, with large businesses needing to comply from 30 December 2025. To ease the transition, large businesses will benefit from a six-month grace period during which non-compliance will not incur penalties. 

Micro and small businesses will have an extra year and will not need to comply until 30 December 2026. 

The European Commission also proposed a key simplification: only the company first placing a product on the EU market must submit a due diligence statement. 

As with previous amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation, these changes will still need to be ratified by EU member states before being enforced. 

The PPA is currently assessing with the value chain the impact of these latest changes across the intricate and complex news and magazine supply chain exporting into the EU and NI.  

The results of which will soon be published in a concise PPA EU Deforestation Regulation guidance document offering practical advice to publishers, as well as outlining a standardised industry approach, with input and advice from across the value chain. 

A full copy of the full announcement with revised timeline can be found here.  

For enquiries, contact David Bostock, Membership Manager: David.Bostock@ppa.co.uk 

Hearst has announced that Good Housekeeping UK will launch an above-the-line campaign promoting the brand’s multi-platform Christmas proposition, including print, membership, and live events. It includes the first-ever TV campaign in Good Housekeeping UK’s 103-year history.

The campaign theme is ‘Good Housekeeping Makes Christmas’. In a survey conducted by the brand* 75% of women agreed that “reading Good Housekeeping has become a Christmas tradition in itself.”

Good Housekeeping UK’s December issue will feature in 20-second adverts on ITV, which will air from 23 October. Further activity, including audio, digital display, and premium Out of Home across the Global network, will support impulse purchase of the Christmas issue and gifting of GH membership. Posters will run on the London Underground for the brand’s flagship live event, GH Live with Country Living Christmas Market, which takes place in London between 12-15 November.

Liz Moseley, MD, Good Housekeeping/Good Housekeeping Institute said: “It’s such a thrill to work on a magazine brand that is thriving – and investment of this scale underlines our confidence in Good Housekeeping’s intergenerational positioning which is resonating with customers and advertisers alike. This year we have more than doubled our digital audience, the GHI is having its biggest ever year by a country mile, and our print innovations – in the main edition and the GH Collection specials – are delivering growth in newsstand value too. This campaign will build on that success – the whole country will be having a very Good Housekeeping Christmas in 2025!”

David Robinson, Chief Customer Officer at Hearst UK, said: “This campaign marks a major milestone for the Good Housekeeping brand and Hearst UK. A Good Housekeeping TV advertising debut, after 100 years, alongside a multi-channel marketing investment for a brand in rude health. Our strategy of reaching and engaging with audiences, customers and members where they are, giving access to our content and brands on their terms, is driving unprecedented growth. None more so than on Good Housekeeping who this year, will make Christmas.”

Good Housekeeping UK announced +52% growth in total audience brand reach as measured by PAMCo earlier this month. Its most recent ABC results saw +2% year-on-year headline growth, +3% year-on-year rise in paid subscriptions, and +53% uplift in paid digital subscriptions.

The GH Christmas campaign has been produced by Jelly with creative direction by Sarah Levitt, and Melissa Robertson as brand account lead.

*The 2024 Good Housekeeping Christmas survey was completed by 1,284 respondents in the UK

Judges praised the winners’ varied skill sets, creative innovation across platforms, and the impact they are already making on the industry. View the full list of winners here.

A highlight of the evening saw Sajeeda Merali, CEO of the PPA, in conversation with Next Gen alumni, Laurence Mozafari, on his impressive career journey – from Intern at FHM and Digital Editor of Heat Magazine to Editor in Chief of Digital Spy and now Editorial Director for Youth Audience at Reach.

Read the key takeaways from the conversation below.

Faking it until you make it – “you have to create opportunities as well as grab them”

“At the start of my career, I had to navigate rooms I didn’t feel built for – but I learnt you have to act confident and then confidence will follow… Invest in yourself and it will pay dividends – one thing I wish I had done earlier is build my personal social, especially during this age of the creator economy.”

On the importance of diversity and inclusion

“I should’ve realised earlier that it’s essential to move away from tokenism. It’s important to show up authentically throughout the year, not just for Black History Month, for example. Don’t just show up and then disappear again.”

“It’s on us to make sure [this industry] can thrive and survive”

“Be clear on the why and make sure everyone is pulling in the same direction. I love this job. It’s part of my identity. But boundaries are important too – my opinion on hustle culture has changed – I’m learning a lot from Gen-Z.

You also need to be open to inspiration when it comes; you can’t just lock yourself in a room with loads of Post-it notes. Small steps can make a big difference – focus on little acts of heroism every day.”

The Next Gen Awards were an opportunity for great conversation, new connections and a chance to celebrate the future of our industry. Photos capturing the event’s highlights can be found here.

Time Out is the global brand that aims to inspire and enable people to experience the best of the city, through expert curated content spanning Time Out Media and Time Out Market. With a global monthly brand reach of over 220 million, they offer advertising clients unique opportunities to connect with this experience-hungry audience through scalable brand campaigns and live events – across digital channels, or in-real-life within Time Out Markets (13 around the world, with more to come).

Biagioni joined the company in 2022 as Managing Director Sales at Time Out Media UK, and earlier in 2025 was appointed Managing Director Time Out Media UK & Europe.

Biagioni brings over 25 years of media experience, developing and launching brands across all platforms. His previous experience includes Commercial Director at Future plc, Group Client Director at TI Media, and other senior commercial roles at John Brown Media, City AM, Express Newspapers, and others.

The Women in Fire Safety Awards has been established since 2021 and honours the outstanding achievements from the exceptional women working within the fire safety industry. The most recent iteration took place in September 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London and attracted more than 400 attendees.

The Awards have now been acquired by Western Business Media from its founders Chloe Antoniuk and Kate Blake, who will remain with the business as non-executive directors.

There will now be a year-round editorial focus in Fire Safety Matters to shine a light on the achievements of women in the sector with the aim of further increasing diversity in the industry. This will take the form of a new column interviewing different women in the fire sector in each issue, in-depth articles and research, podcast interviews, and seminar sessions at Fire Safety Matters Live events. In addition, the Women in Fire Safety Awards will be hosting workshops to discuss key issues facing women in the sector.

Co-Founders and Non-Executive Directors, Chloe Antoniuk and Kate Blake said: “When we started the Women in Fire Safety Awards in 2021, our mission was simple; to shine a light on the incredible women making a difference across our industry. What began as a small idea quickly grew into something truly special, bringing together an inspiring community of passionate, talented individuals.

Now, it’s time for the next chapter. We believe the Awards deserve to grow even bigger and continue to shine that light even brighter. We’re proud to remain part of it, celebrating excellence, inspiring others, and ensuring that light continues to shine for years to come.”

Mark Sennett, CEO, Western Business Media added: “We are delighted to add the Women in Fire Safety Awards to the Fire Safety Matters portfolio. FSM has always shared the vision that these Awards have, to shine a spotlight on the exceptional women in the fire sector, with the aim of seeing even more pursue a career in this vital industry.

We are excited to take the Awards to a new level and support It with a year-round focus on diversity through editorial, seminars and dedicated women in fire safety workshops. We are also thrilled that both Chloe and Kate will continue to play a key role in the Awards growth by becoming non-executive directors of the Women in Fire Safety Awards.”

The Women in Fire Safety Awards will now move to a larger venue in central London in November 2026, with entries opening next year. Apollo Fire Detectors is the first organisation to show its support for the growth of the Awards as Headline sponsor.

Kate Clarke, Managing Director of Apollo Fire Detectors commented: “Apollo is proud to support the Women in Fire Safety Awards, which shine a light on the exceptional talent driving our industry forward. Championing diversity and celebrating achievement are vital to the future of fire safety, and we’re excited to help inspire the next generation of women in the sector.”

Fire Safety Matters will also be creating a steering committee for the Women in Fire Safety Awards.

Leanne Velez, Commercial Head, Fire Safety Matters said “The Women in Fire Safety Awards were created by women to celebrate women in the sector. We want to continue to grow this by creating a steering committee who can help shape the key focuses of Fire Safety Matters and the WIFS Awards campaign to bring more diversity into the sector. We are keen to hear from anyone who would like to be part of this exciting opportunity.”

The studio kitchen will become the branded backdrop for new Good Housekeeping branded video franchises, such as its flagship podcast My Life in a Biscuit Tin and the cleaning and decluttering series Absolute Filth, and will enable significant expansion of Good Housekeeping’s social and video-first recipe strategy.

The GH Kitchen presents a wide range of commercial opportunities, too, such as the “preferred partner” programme which offers food and drink and appliance and kitchenware brands – whose products have been tested and approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute – the chance to work on an integrated campaign, including featured products, co-branded video, and accreditation.

Brands signed up include official large appliance partner, Samsung, which has provided ovens and refrigeration, and Victorinox, the Swiss knife manufacturer. An Asda partnership will pair the supermarket brand’s wines with Good Housekeeping’s favourite recipes in 2026.

The GH Kitchen has been designed and developed in close partnership with John Lewis, which has provided the cabinetry, fixtures and fittings for both the test and studio kitchens.

Sarah Akhurst, Director of Good Housekeeping Kitchen & Homes, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to open our new GH Kitchen! I can’t wait to be able to take people behind the scenes in the Good Housekeeping recipe development process, and to welcome members to the heart of [our brand]. Plus, being slap bang in the middle of London, we can be faster on food trends – there is so much scope to grow.”

From 2026, partner brands will be able to utilise the GH Kitchen for product launches, while the new facility – including a high-tech event space with live broadcast capability – will also become home to Good Housekeeping’s VIP members’ events, such as the monthly Book Club and Good Housekeeping Institute taste tests.

Liz Moseley, MD, Good Housekeeping said: “The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the GH Kitchen is the heart of our brand. The new space is transformational for the way we work, the way we engage with members, the innovative solutions we can offer commercial partners – and the deliciousness level of Good Housekeeping working lunches!”

Food editor, shoot producer and recipe creator, Linzi Pucino, takes on the role of GH Kitchen Manager during what’s been an exceptionally strong year for Good Housekeeping UK.

The brand’s most recent ABC results saw +2% year-on-year headline growth, as well as +3% year-on-year rise in paid subscriptions, and +53% uplift in paid digital subscriptions. Good Housekeeping UK has also increased total audience brand reach across platforms by over 50%*.

Under Editor-in-Chief, Jane Bruton, Good Housekeeping has doubled its UK digital reach through 2025, and last year transformed its subscriber experience to a tiered suite of three multiplatform membership propositions – Digital, Classic, and VIP. As well as developing a new technology infrastructure and deeper customer understanding, enabling the launch of new digital and live experiences.

Full details of the products that feature in the new GH Kitchen will be published in Good Housekeeping’s February issue, on sale January 2026, and in a shoppable digital feature on goodhousekeeping.com/uk.

• Source: PAMCo H2 2025

Inside the magazine, readers can expect the story of Lennon’s radicalisation in New York’s West Village (1971-73) and the extraordinary music that emerged from that era.

Each issue comes with a Power To The People MOJO sampler CD, which includes versions of Come Together, Instant Karma! (We All Shine On), Cold Turkey, Well Well Well, and more previously unreleased Lennon recordings.

The new issue, on sale Tuesday 14 October, also features an exclusive interview, MOJO’s first in well over a decade, with Bruce Springsteen.

John Mulvey, MOJO’s Editor commented: “I know all too well that editors make bold claims for their magazines most months, but honestly, this new MOJO really is one to make a bit of a fuss about. Besides the CD of unheard Lennon music, I’m especially proud of how we’ve got such a variety of marquee names, new artists, and cult heroes in the issue. So that an exclusive interview with Bruce Springsteen can sit next to something like the amazing story of French radical Brigitte Fontaine. It’s the sort of mix we try and pull off every month, but it’s come together especially well this time.”

Elsewhere, MOJO delivers deep features on music icons Jimi Hendrix and Prince, and the new Beatles Anthology is reviewed in depth.

The issue also includes: Lucinda Williams, Patti Smith, Miles Davis, Eagles, Brigitte Fontaine, Wreckless Eric, Fine Young Cannibals, The Replacements, The Congos, Danny Thompson, Viv Prince, and Supertramp’s late Rick Davies.

The multi-platform forum is tailored to media, information, and events, and will include interviews, fireside chats, workshops, and panel discussions with media industry leaders, AI experts, and tech specialists.

In a session at 2pm, PPA CEO Saj Merali will join Amir Malik, MD, Alvarez & Marsal and Tami Hoffman, Director of Public Policy, The Guardian to discuss: ‘AI regulation, IP and copyright issues. What can be achieved – and what can’t? What are the risks and compromises?’, moderated by Flashes & Flames’ Colin Morrison.

The AI Forum is aimed at CEOs, general managers, senior executives, and technology specialists, who can expect insights and learning about the impact of AI in the short and long term, and how companies right across media and events are implementing their AI strategies.

The agenda also includes the CEOs and managing directors of: Financial Times, Terrapinn, Easyfairs, Hearst UK, Immediate, Reach Plc, The Independent, Newsquest, PA Media Group, RELX, Nineteen Group, Mumsnet, Daily Mail, Global Water Intelligence, Emap, FT Strategies, and specialists from Bauer, Informa, William Reed, News UK, and Cannes Lions.

For more information and tickets, please click here.