Gareth Jones, Author at PPA

GQ Heroes in association with BMW returns to Soho Farmhouse for luxury summit

First speakers confirmed for the event on 13-15th of July 2022 include Ewan McGregor, Daisy Edgar Jones, Azeem Rafiq, FKA Twigs, Zane Lowe, Bimini, MJ Rodriguez, Micheal Ward and Adwoa Aboah.

Channel 4 campaign pulls on 90s nostalgia for the return of Derry Girls with one-off edition of Smash Hits Magazine

Channel 4 has today launched its marketing campaign for the new series of the hit comedy, Derry Girls.

Hattie Brett | Editor | Grazia | Bauer

This week we speak to Grazia's Editor Hattie Brett about how her education has impacted the journalist she has become today. We also cover why work experience is important to promote, her favourite cover as Editor, and how to keep on top of influencer culture while remaining sustainably minded.

Air Business wins international magazine distribution for Immediate Media

Air Business, the global distribution, fulfilment and subscriptions management company, has won the contract to provide international distribution for Immediate Media market-leading magazine titles.

Readly releases its second sustainability report and outlines its 2022 targets

Readly, the digital subscription service, has announced its 2021 Sustainability Report which provides insights into the all-you-can-read digital magazine and newspaper app’s environmental, social and governance performance.

Reneé Doegar | Publisher | London Review of Books

This week we caught up with Reneé Doegar, the Publisher of London Review of Books. Reneé clearly lives for the written word and truly believes in its power to inspire and enact change. Our conversation covers top subscription strategy tips, how to grab the attention of readers in the age of distraction, and how the LRB have gone about creating a modern Café Society.

Wall Street Journal’s WSJPlus, partners with digital subscription service Readly

Readly has launched a partnership with The Wall Street Journal which involves The Wall Street Journal’s membership benefits program WSJPlus offering two months of complimentary access to digital magazine and newspaper app Readly.

Tony Elliott: Time Out publisher remembered at the Roundhouse

From Alan Yentob and Dylan Jones to Richard Branson, a host of media grandees gathered to pay tribute to the man who started a magazine on a kitchen table, and built it into a global empire. Former Time Out editor Dominic Wells reports.

Crescent Scaleup Programme for media companies opens applications for its summer intake

Collingwood Advisory, leading specialist scaleup and corporate finance advisers to the media industry, has opened up its successful Crescent programme for new members joining in Summer 2022.

Future acquires WhatCulture and Waive

Future Plc has continued its push into video with the acquisition of WhatCulture, the digital-only brand focused on the gaming and entertainment market.

Megan Humphrey | Editor | Retail Express | Newtrade Media

Today we look back to the PPA 30 Under 30 Awards, chatting to one of the winners, Editor of Retail Express, Megan Humphrey. Megan impressed our judges with her absolute commitment to her sector, acting as a voice for them when times were tough. Here, Megan tells us how she got into journalism, how publishers can attract talent to B2B titles, and why prioritising the mental health of her sector matters to her.