Hearst UK Launches the Hearst Influence Network
Hearst UK has announced the launch of the Hearst Influence Network, an in-house talent and influencer initiative that will grow and develop the social footprint of Hearst’s talent. The launch adds to Hearst Solutions’ marketing services proposition which also includes Hearst Content Agency and Hearst Live to name a few of these integrated offerings.
Adrian Barrick | Group Editorial Director | Incisive Media
Having worked in the publishing industry for over thirty years, Adrian Barrick has taken on roles in all areas, from reporter, to editor to publisher and now editorial director at Incisive Media. In this Under the Radar interview, Barrick charts the change in the industry he has experienced first hand and reflects on the highlights of his career, which have included winning PPA Editor of the Year and launching a magazine, website and awards in three weeks.
Future plc relaunches FourFourTwo Turkey
The English-speaking football magazine, FourFourTwo, has expanded with the arrival of its new partner in Turkey: Lobby Lobos.
The Stage Launches Seven Stages Podcast
The Stage has unveiled its Seven Stages podcast which promises intimate conversations with the industry’s greatest talents.
The Printing Charity's 2020 Print Futures Awards for Rising Stars Are Open for Entries
The Printing Charity has launched its 2020 Print Futures Awards giving people aged 18 to 30 the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to £1,500 to support their personal and workplace development to progress in their careers in the UK printing, paper, publishing, packaging, and graphic arts sector.
Wayfair Europe, Dorel Home and Hearst Launch New Collection: Cosmoliving
Wayfair has launched an exclusive new collection of furniture and décor in the UK, CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan, in a brand licensing partnership with Hearst and Dorel, brokered by IMG.
British GQ Announces the Return of Luxury Conference GQ Heroes
Confirmed speakers include Tommy Hilfiger, Emily Ratajkowski, Dr Dre, Jimmy Iovine, Dua Lipa and Gareth Southgate.
Guest Blog: How selling to the individual increases your chance of them buying by 2x
Tailor your sales conversation to double your chance of closing a deal.
Mark Hedges | Editor | Country Life, TI Media
With only two days to go until The PPA Awards entry deadline, we spoke to the Editor of the PPA Magazine Brand of the Year, 2019. Launched in 1897, Country Life has been in publication for over 120 years and this year celebrated a decade of ABC print increases, testament to to the strength of the title's editorial and loyal audience."The best piece of advice I ever received was that you must put the reader first," said Mark Hedges, Editor of Country Life. "A reader is the most precious thing."
Guest Blog: Promising Social Media Platforms for Publishers and How to Leverage Them
One of the most significant changes in publishing centres on the rise of social media. These platforms have become extremely important tools in keeping consumers informed about the world around them. As a result, consumers of all ages have moved away from traditional sources of media and have allocated more of their news-gathering time to social media.
ABC Survey Reveals Majority of Buyers and Planners are Wary of Self-Reported Data
A new Media Agency Survey conducted by industry-owned auditor ABC has revealed that a significant number of buyers and planners value independently audited data, with 84% of respondents agreeing they’re wary of data that’s self-reported.
Clark White Publication Launches New Website with Better than Paper's Desktop Publishing Platform
The website re-launch for the mobile industry trade magazines, Mobile News and What Mobile, will be using Better than Paper's desktop publishing platform.
New Editor-in-Chief for BMJ Health Care Informatics Journal
Professor Yu-Chuan (Jack) Li, a researcher of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and medical informatics, and a practicing dermatologist, has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Health & Care Informatics.
Oliver Dowden Appointed Secretary of State for DCMS
Oliver Dowden has been appointed as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
ABC Results from July to December, 2019: View from the top

Senior executives from some of the UK's leading publishers respond to the ABC Consumer Magazines Report for the July to December 2019 period.
PPA Selects Air Business as Strategic Partner for the 11th Consecutive Year

The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) has announced that Air Business, the UK’s market-leader in global mail, fulfilment, distribution and subscription management has been selected to continue as PPA strategic partner for the 11th consecutive year.