PPA Responds to ICO Consultation on Online Advertising Regulation
The PPA has submitted a response to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) consultation on its regulatory approach to online advertising. In our submission, we emphasised the importance of Government using its powers to create a more enabling environment for publishers, specifically by extending PECR – Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, exemptions on consent requirements to […]
HELLO! and OMD UK in Channel 4 takeover and media first
In a ground-breaking partnership to mark the launch of Channel 4’s new show, The Inheritance, HELLO! has changed it’s masthead logo from HELLO! to BYE! on the 1 September issue. HELLO!’s familiar red masthead, has been adapted to preview The Inheritance, Channel 4’s new game show where thirteen strangers compete to win an inheritance from a fictional […]
Women’s Football sees increased visibility on the newsstand with the launch of new title
A new women’s football title will appear on UK newsstands from late June, aligning with the launch of the UEFA Women’s Euros tournament.
PPA Awards 2025 – winners revealed
Last night, the publishing industry gathered at City Central at The HAC to celebrate the annual PPA (Professional Publishers Association) Awards hosted by comedian, presenter, author, and podcast host Josh Widdicombe.
British Vogue launches ‘Vogue Values’ in association with eBay and Nike
British Vogue has launched Vogue Values, a new editorial and social initiative designed to explore the power of fashion as a force for cultural progress, transformation and inclusion. This year-long project, developed in partnership with eBay and Nike, centres on four key pillars: sustainability, women’s health, equitable access to creativity, and representation across the fashion industry. Vogue Values marks […]
Immediate appoints Laura Cushing as Product Director
Immediate has appointed Laura Cushing as its new Product Director. Cushing will lead the product development of Immediate’s portfolio of websites, digital products and fast-growing apps, including market-leading brands including Good Food, Radio Times and BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine.
HELLO! launches second act podcast
Presented by Ateh Jewel, the podcast will feature well-known women from the HELLO! network opening up about their ‘midlife’ moment and why the second act is often the better act.
ProRata AI secures 500+ publisher deals, powering one of the largest licensed GenAI search libraries
ProRataAI Inc. developer of Gist.ai, the first AI search engine built entirely on licensed content and committed to sharing revenue with publishing partners, has reached a significant milestone: more than 500 licensed publications now power Gist.ai’s answers.
EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
The following guidelines for publishers are in relation to the sale of printed magazines and books in the EU & Northern Ireland, produced in association Lewis Silkin LLP and Marketforce. In light of the updated EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which came into effect on 13 December 2024, book and magazine publishers exporting to […]
Max Wilkinson MP on journalism, that deep fake, and why the Data Bill matters
Max Wilkinson is the Member of Parliament for Cheltenham, and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport. Here he chats to the PPA about his role and why, as a former journalist, the Data Bill is such an important battle for the industry.
AI takes centre stage at PLS Conference 2025
Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) has revealed the full programme of its free day-long conference dedicated to copyright and licensing, returning on 3 July at 1 Wimpole Street. This year’s sessions will focus on artificial intelligence, with Karen Rønde of the Danish Press Publications Collective Management Organisation (DPCMO) providing the conference keynote speech. As with last […]
Barry McIlheney 1960-2025
Barry McIlheney was a tireless advocate for the publishing industry, for the magazine brands it encompasses and the talented journalists who bring them to life. From 2010-2020, McIlheney served as CEO of the PPA, working hand-in-hand with members and partners to promote the sector’s vital role in UK culture and business, ensuring it remained relevant, […]
Sajeeda Merali and Chris Duncan join PLS Conference line-up
This year’s conference takes place on Thursday, 3 July, at 1 Wimpole Street, London, and PPA CEO Sajeeda Merali and Seedelta CEO Chris Duncan will be joining the speaker line-up.
Barry McIlheney
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Barry McIlheney, former CEO of the PPA.
PPA launches Good Hiring e-learning course
New course to raise standards for inclusive recruitment across media
Time Out launches ‘The Joy Revolution’
Built on new insight, community-led research and Time Out’s unique connection to cities and their culture, The Joy Revolution is a call to action for advertisers: to create experiences, content and campaigns that prioritise real joy. It features:– A deep dive into how socialising shapes our brains– Exclusive expert commentary from medical professionals as well […]