ABC Chief Executive Elected President of the IFABC
Simon Redlich, ABC’s Chief Executive, has been appointed as the new global President of the International Federation of Audit Bureaux of Certification (IFABC), an elected position he will hold for the next two years.
Big Issue Launches Campaign that Highlights Support for Sellers
On Saturday, World Homeless Day, The Big Issue launched a digital campaign to highlight the support that Big Issue sellers receive from the frontline team at the organisation in a bid to help boost sales of the magazine.
The Week Junior Science + Nature Launches in Turkey
Science+Nature, the monthly magazine from the team behind The Week Junior, has launched in Turkey in partnership with Dogan Burda Dergi.
DC Thomson Media Invests in Print Titles
DC Thomson Media is investing in multiple titles with a trio of brand and marketing campaigns, with activity across OOH, digital, experiential and PR.
Readly Expands its Portfolio of UK Newspapers with Four New Titles
Readly has expanded its portfolio of national newspapers with the addition of four UK newspapers to its platform: The Daily Express, Daily Mirror, Sunday Express and Sunday Mirror.
The HistoryExtra Podcast Releases New Eight-Part Series
A new eight-part series from the team behind the award-winning HistoryExtra podcast, investigating the Princes in the Tower mystery, is out now.
GQ Men of the Year Awards in Association with Hugo Boss Returns With a Virtual Ceremony
GQ Men Of The Year Awards returns for its 23rd year on Thursday 26th November 2020 with a virtual ceremony, in association with HUGO BOSS.
Chancellor Makes Job Support Scheme Announcement
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP today announced an expansion of the Job Support Scheme (JSS) to protect jobs and support UK firms whose premises are legally required to shut for some period over winter as part of local or national restrictions.
Uzma Afridi | Head of Careers | NABS
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, Head of Careers at NABS, the support organisation for the advertising and media industry, gives her insight on how best to navigate these difficult times. As we look to work from home indefinitely, Uzma Afridi provides insights into how we can support and collaborate with one another remotely as well as the NABS resources available to us.
Updated Guidance on VAT Tax Deferral
UPDATE: A new VAT deferral payment scheme is open up to and including 21 June 2021, allowing businesses to pay deferred VAT in equal instalments, interest free, and choose the number of instalments. Alternatively, businesses can pay deferred VAT in full by 30 June 2021 to avoid being charged penalties or interest.
Government Guidance on Business Events
Immediate Media Appoint Duncan Tickell as CRO
Immediate Media Co have announced the appointment of Duncan Tickell to the newly created role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
Jean Jollands | Features Writer | Take a Break, Bauer Media
Since starting her career in journalism, Jean Jollands has worked across a number of titles from the the black British national newspaper, The Voice to the Daily Express and now Take a Break, the best-selling women's weekly from Bauer Media. "I do think it is one of the most exciting times to be a black journalist," says Jean, "if the industry is serious about change." As Black History Month begins, we go on to speak about how the publishing industry makes this change by reflecting the voices of its audiences, the plans Bauer has to celebrate BHM and the importance of having these conversations all year round not just in October.
WIRED Smarter 2020: A Virtual Conference
WIRED UK has announced the speakers for its annual conference WIRED Smarter. This year, WIRED Smarter will return as a virtual conference and takes place from Tuesday 13th October to Thursday 15th October 2020.
Grazia Announces Kim Kardashian West as Global Cover Star Across 12 International Editions
Grazia magazine has announced Kim Kardashian West as its global cover star.
Bauer Media and Chasing the Stigma Hope to Make the UK a Kinder Place with New Pledge Kindness Campaign
Bauer Media and Where’s Your Head At? have partnered with mental health charity Chasing the Stigma to launch #PledgeKindness, a campaign that encourages people to pledge to do something kind for someone else. It aims to spread happiness across the country, foster communication and human contact, and improve people’s mental health.