Inspiring Young Girl Makes The UK's First Black Girls' Magazine
During lockdown, six-year-old Faith and her mother Serlina designed and printed the first ever UK magazine for black girls aged 7-14.
Digital Spy Launches its First Ever Digital Magazine on Apple News+
Digital Spy has announced the launch of its very first digital magazine, which will be exclusively available to Apple News+ subscribers in the UK, US, Canada and Australia from today.
The Magazine Diaries 2020
Six years ago, publishing consultant and co-host of Media Voices Podcast, Peter Houston, reached out to friends and colleagues in the magazine industry and asked what it felt like to be working in magazine publishing during the 'biggest disruption in publishing history.' However, the Coronavirus crisis is now the biggest disruption in publishing history and so Houston has resurrected The Magazine Diaries to chronicle how magazine people are coping and to support The Big Issue.
110% Gaming campaign empowers young gamers
110% Gaming launched the Summer of Champions campaign to celebrate the positive effects gaming has on young people.
Industry Publishes Letter to PM on HFSS
Leaders from across the UK’s advertising and media industries have written to the Prime Minister outlining their concern regarding speculation that strict new rules on TV and online advertising are due to be announced next week.
FIA and Western Business Media Sign Strategic Agreement
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has signed a strategic agreement with Western Business Media, the publisher of Fire Safety Matters magazine, which will see the two organisations jointly launch a new fire and security awards scheme as well as publish an annual guide for the UK fire safety sector, while also bringing new member benefits for FIA members.
Dennis Publishing Sees Subscriptions Increase by 9% During Lockdown
Since the beginning of lockdown the number of people subscribing to all Dennis titles has increased by 9%. To ensure an uninterrupted service of their magazines, all titles have offered free digital access to subscribers throughout the pandemic and implemented engagement campaigns to get new subscribers to the titles.
Government Guidance on Conferences and Events
The article was correct at time of publication on 22nd July, however Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on 9th September the government’s intention to review the 1st October events and exhibitions restart date
Fiona Godlee | Editor-in-Chief | The BMJ
It has been a unique few months for all publishers, but no more so than for The British Medical Journal (The BMJ) which has been at the forefront of the COVID coverage for the clinical and medical industry. Editor-in-Chief, Fiona Godlee reflects on its evolution since she inherited it in 2005 and the many moving parts which continuously come together to produce this highly respected, readable academic journal both online and in print.
The Week Junior Science+Nature Launches A Summer of Exploration
The Week Junior Science+Nature, the award-winning title from the team behind The Week Junior, is encouraging children to discover the world around them in their Summer Scavenger Hunt.
Tony Elliott 1947-2020
David Hepworth remembers Time Out founder and long-time PPA supporter Tony Elliott, who sadly died last week.
5 Key Takeaways from PPA Live! Virtual Events
Following the PPA Live! Virtual Events webinar, we summarised the key takeaways from the session to help you make the most out of your virtual event.
PPA Press Cards
High quality journalism has never been more important and your press card will help you access the people and places to get those all-important stories.
Grazia Partners With Glossybox to Launch Limited Edition 'Best of Beauty' Box
Following on from the success of its first partnership, Grazia has teamed up with monthly beauty box subscription brand GLOSSYBOX again to launch the ‘Best of Beauty Box’.
Bauer Media Concludes Publishing Portfolio Review
Bauer has confirmed the conclusion of its UK Publishing portfolio review, originally announced on 18 May.
ELLE UK Launches Mentoring Scheme Across UK
ELLE UK has a launched a joint initiative with the social mobility commission to find the next generation of creative talent from across the UK with its first ever mentoring scheme for the landmark September 2020 issue with cover star Adwoa Aboah.