Ofcom publishes consultation on postal pricing
Ofcom has published a call for input on its review of postal regulation, pricing, and affordability.
Government confirms delay to new subscription rules
The Department for Business and Trade has confirmed that the new regulations for subscription contracts will not be enforced earlier than Autumn 2026.
The Future of Media 2025
The Media Leader’s Future of Media conference returns to London on 4–5 November 2025, bringing together the industry’s most influential voices to debate the trends, technologies and talent shaping what’s next.
Air Business signs new three-year contract with DC Thomson
Under the new agreement, Air Business will continue to provide comprehensive subscription management services for DC Thomson’s diverse portfolio of publications.
Women’s Health & England Netball launch new multi-platform partnership
Hearst UK has announced a new partnership with England Netball and the Netball Super League (NSL) that will enhance the sport’s visibility through Women’s Health UK. The collaboration aims to create meaningful change for women and girls in sport, and will include exclusive content, member offers and marketing across both brands.
Olive magazine relaunches with a premium redesign
The relaunch aims to position olive as a premium lifestyle brand uniting food, drink, travel, and wellbeing.
EU reverses delay to deforestation regulation
The European Commission has announced a U-turn on its proposal last month to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation.
Good Housekeeping UK announces first ever TV campaign to promote its Christmas issue
Good Housekeeping UK’s £1m above-the-line investment launches after successful multi-channel performance for the brand in 2025.
Next Gen Awards 2025: in conversation with Laurence Mozafari
On Wednesday 15 October, the PPA celebrated the incredible achievements of the Next Gen Award winners in Shoreditch. These awards champion the most exciting rising starts in the UK, working in trusted editorial brands across a diverse range of talents and backgrounds.
The Competition and Markets Authority rules Google has substantial market power
Under new digital competition powers, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that Google’s search and advertising services have “Strategic Market Status.”
Time Out Media announces new CEO
Time Out Media has announced that Rob Biagioni has been appointed CEO. Based in London, and reporting to Time Out Group CEO, Chris Ohlund, Biagioni will lead the Time Out Media business globally.
Western Business Media acquires Women in Fire Safety Awards
Western Business Media has purchased the Women in Fire Safety Awards as it continues to grow its Fire Safety Matters portfolio.
Good Housekeeping UK unveils test kitchens and broadcast studio to bolster video-first recipe strategy
The three state-of-the art test kitchens and a broadcast studio kitchen are located at the House of Hearst headquarters in Leicester Square, London.
MOJO celebrates John Lennon with cover-mounted collector’s CD of unreleased tracks
Bauer Media’s MOJO is celebrating John Lennon, on what would have been his 85th birthday, with an exclusive cover-mounted CD featuring previously unreleased tracks from the new John Lennon and Yoko Ono box set.
Next month: Flashes & Flames and MediaVoices AI Forum
The PPA is partnering with Flashes & Flames and Media Voices at their AI Forum, a one-day event on Tuesday 25 November at Stationers’ Hall, London.
Latest updates from PPA steering groups
From digital product strategies and AI, net zero pathways, and diversity and inclusion, our steering groups leave no stone unturned and allow us to be accountable for driving progress on key issues. Read the most recent updates from some of the groups below.