The Week Junior and Science + Nature magazine shed their wrap and go ‘naked’ for the planet

The Week Junior and Science+Nature magazine will shed their packaging for subscription mailouts, in a bid to go ‘naked’ for the planet, as part of a strategy to become zero waste publications.
DC Thomson Media appoints Andy Williams as Chief Revenue Officer

DC Thomson Media has introduced the role of Chief Revenue Officer to the business, to focus on commercial activities that generate revenue across the newspaper and magazine teams. Andy Williams will take on this role and will move from the Fleet Street office in London, to the companies headquarters in Dundee.
Anthem brings Bare Fashion event to London for the second time

This Saturday, Anthem, the Bath-based health and wellbeing publisher, will bring its Bare Fashion event to the Old Truman Brewery for a second time.
Dennis Publishing Acquires Car Throttle and WTF1

This week Dennis acquired social media brand, _Car Throttle_, marking what the company describes as “its latest significant investment in the automotive space in the UK.”
Signature Publishing announces launch of a new title and release of a We Love special issue

16 August marks Signature Publishing’s release of the CRAZY FOR magazine, which will focus on trending animals such as Llamas and Guinea Pigs as well as the launch of a special issue of We Love, dedicated to the new animated musical adventure film, UglyDolls.
No-Deal Brexit: What does it mean for you?

With a new Prime Minister and Cabinet now in place, there’s a new narrative sweeping Westminster. But what exactly does ‘No-Deal Brexit’ mean, and what should you be doing to prepare? PPA’s Public Affairs team discuss the potential outcomes
Emillie Ruston | Head of Customer Success | Pugpig

This week, Louisa spoke to the Head of Customer Success at Pugpig about her journey from journalism into tech and her love of publishing and cricket
Anthem launches new video course venture

Anthem, the Bath-based health and wellbeing publisher, has this week launched its first premium, paid-for video training course.
Grazia announces the appointment of Kenya Hunt as Fashion Director

Bauer Media have appointed Kenya Hunt as Grazia Fashion Director.
Marie Claire UK launches new version of Marie Claire Edit

The Marie Claire Edit shopping channel allows users to search more than 6,000 brands using one single search bar, including e-tailers such as ASOS, NET-A-PORTER and Topshop.
Guest Blog: How Olympia London became the fastest-growing social media platform among UK venues

The last AEO Awards saw Olympia London lifting the Best Use of Social Media accolade. Surprising for a venue, some might say. Here, the team shares how it raised its social media strategy which resulted in a 28% growth rate, compared to a 5.76% venues industry average.
Eminent QC appointed as IPSO Chairman

Edwards Faulks QC, Lord Faulks, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), with effect from 1 January 2020, the IPSO Appointments Panel has announced.
Guest Blog: 8 Facts Publishers Should Know About Apple News Plus

Apple launched its new subscription service called "Apple News Plus" in March 2019 in the US and Canada and you probably know that the company plans to launch this service in the UK and Australia in autumn 2019. As is often the case with Apple announcements the reactions after the launch ranged from "a disappointment" to "the antidote to Facebook's garbage."
Nicky Morgan appointed Culture Secretary

Boris Johnson has appointed the former Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan MP, as the new Culture Secretary, after taking office as Prime Minister last Wednesday.
Hearst UK pledges to replace plastic magazine bags with sustainably sourced paper wraps by New Year

Hearst UK, publisher of brands including Esquire, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Cosmopolitan, this week announced a commitment to move entirely to sustainably sourced paper wraps on subscriber copies by January 2020.
Menopause Matters magazine brings important advice to the high street

Menopause Matters magazine – the first and only specific title providing up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause – is now available to buy in newsagents across the UK.