Martin Ashplant | Digital Media Consultant | PPA Decodes Producer and Presenter

Martin Ashplant has had quite the career in journalism, starting 20 years ago when rumblings began about a so-called digital revolution. Now working as a digital media consultant, Martin speaks to our staff writer about the distribution of journalism online, how to start decoding SEO, and whether or not NFTs are here to stay.

NewstrAid launches 'Chilly Challenge'

The industry charity has challenged publishers to set personal health goals and in turn raise money for colleagues facing hardship over the winter months.

The Highlights: The best advice from WhatsOnYourRadar in 2021

This year our staff writers had the pleasure of interviewing 36 industry heavy weights on their areas of expertise. It's of no surprise that these interviews are filled with industry insight and topical advice that is helpful to all publishers, no matter the size of the specificity of their audience. At the end of a tumultuous and unpredictable year we draw on the shared knowledge and coming together of our industry, to present you with 10 pieces of great advice from our previous interviewees.

Dorothy Andrews | Design Editor | DC Thomson

This week we speak to DC Thomson's longest serving employee, Dorothy Andrews. Dorothy celebrated 50 years with the publisher this year, after joining iconic teen magazine Jackie in 1971 as a junior designer. In her five decades at DC Thomson she worked her way up to Design Editor. Dorothy's wealth of design experience has seen her work on 8 different titles. Here, she talks to our staff writer about the past and future of magazines.

Readly reveals 2021 reading trends

Readly has compiled a report detailing the top magazine reading trends of 2021. It demonstrates the continued impact the pandemic is having on consumers and their interests. The latest insights show that 210,000 digital issues were read 120 million times on the platform.

The PPA Independent Publisher Conference: What we learnt

Didn't make it to the PPA's Independent Publisher Conference? Fear not, our staff writer and talented reporting team made up of student journalists covered the virtual sessions and in person event and wrote up a report of the key takeaways.

Bauer Media Group drives expansion of OCP Business Area and creates COO Position

Bauer Media Group’s (BMG) online comparison Business Area was established in 2016. Since then, BMG has been pursuing a clear expansion strategy to build a leading pan-European OCP business. To accelerate this ambition, BMG has created the new position of COO for the OCP Business Area, and has recruited an industry expert for this role in Dr. Vivian Mohr. Vivian will join Bauer Media Group on February 1, 2022.

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