Gareth Jones, Author at PPA

Digital Collective update: sustainability, best practice, and common challenges

Last week the PPA’s Digital Collective – our community for sharing best practice, supplier insights, and new tech updates – came together to discuss building sustainable digital publishing products, common challenges and what good digital strategy looks like.

B2B subscription strategies dinner

Last week we partnered with Zephr to bring together B2B leaders to discuss their subscription strategies.

olive magazine launches online shop

The olive shop sells an extensive selection of gourmet ingredients, drinks, and gifts including speciality coffee, artisan gins, and cheese pairings, plus spices and flavourings helping to elevate every meal.

Immediate Media expands digital portfolio with Nutracheck

Immediate Media Co announces the acquisition of Nutracheck, the subscription-based weight management and dietary improvement platform. With 350,000 premium subscribers, Nutracheck is one of the biggest digital subscription apps in the UK.

Guest-editor art initiative set to raise money for Big Issue Group

The pieces by Hackney Dave will also be exhibited in Hackney Wick, and put on sale to raise money for Big Issue Group.

Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards return

Hearst UK has announced the return of the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, with Armani beauty on board as the headline sponsor for the fourth consecutive year.

Industry support enables NewstrAid to host Carol Concert for the 30th year

NewstrAid, the charity supporting people working in the sale and distribution of magazines and newspapers in the UK, has announced that it will be hosting its 30th Christmas Carol Concert this December, thanks to support from the industry it serves.

The Elf on the Shelf magazines are back ahead of the festive season

Signature Publishing has partnered with The Lumistella Company to offer two special magazines dedicated to The Elf on the Shelf brand.

Katie Vanneck-Smith named CEO of Hearst UK

Hearst Magazines today announced that Katie Vanneck-Smith has been named Chief Executive Officer of Hearst UK.

30 Under 30: inspiring the next generation of game changers

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our annual 30 Under 30 awards last week.

Future acquires ShortList

Future plc has acquired ShortList, adding the technology and lifestyle brand, and its sizeable archive, to its portfolio of tech brands.

Mats Brandt | CEO | Readly

As subscription platform Readly celebrates its tenth anniversary, we catch up with CEO Mats Brandt and find out what he’s learned in his first six months at the helm, and why he’s excited about the future.

Air Business secures ABC Certified Supplier status

Air Business, a Strategic Partner of the PPA, has earned Certified Supplier status from the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for its subscriptions fulfilment services.