Today we look back to the PPA 30 Under 30 Awards, chatting to one of the winners, Editor of Retail Express, Megan Humphrey. Megan impressed our judges with her absolute commitment to her sector, acting as a voice for them when times were tough. Here, Megan tells us how she got into journalism, how publishers can attract talent to B2B titles, and why prioritising the mental health of her sector matters to her.

For #WhatsOnYourRadar this week we speak to PPA Decodes panellist and Digital Director of Rolling Stone UK, Charlotte Cijffers. She started her impressive career as a journalist before embarking on a new role in magazine media, that of the digital strategist. We talk about how to go about bringing an iconic American title across the pond, the dos and don'ts of digital covers, and Tik Tok. Of course Charlotte also expanded on some of the great points raised the 'Paid or Organic' PPA Decodes session too.

Aptly published on International Women's Day, this week we speak to Anatu Mahama, Editor in Chief of The Academic Woman. Founded in 2018 with the backdrop of the centenary of women's suffrage, Mahama wanted to create a space where women could share their stories and discuss key issues like diversity and the gender pay gap both within and out of academia. We talked about the actual process of starting an independent magazine, why we need to be talking about equity rather than equality and much more.

This week we speak to Rebecca Whittington, the UK's first ever Online Safety Editor. We discussed why this role needs to exist in the current journalistic climate, the challenge of protecting freedom of expression whilst making the internet safer for journalists and users, and the upcoming Westminster eForum on online safety later this month. This is a great entry point into understanding the change of legislation around online safety in publishing and why it is a conversation that needs to continue.

The digital subscription service Readly has gone from strength to strength over the last few years. With subscribers in more than 50 countries and content available in 17 different languages, Readly collaborates with 1200 publishers worldwide and has a content portfolio of 7500 magazines and newspapers, including the catalogue of ePresse which was acquired in 2021. For this week’s Radar, we spoke to Chris Crouchman, Head of Content at Readly.

This week we speak to the fantastic Magda Woods. Data has always been at the centre of Magda's impressive career. It is this deep knowledge and understanding of the topic that makes her commentary so interesting and engaging. From robots in the newsroom to what publishers can do to start learning the language of data, this interview covers topics that we as an industry have perhaps shied away from out of fear. But, experts like Magda help debunk the myths, and let us start to get excited about a more efficient future.

This week we speak to Tim Bano, Joint Lead Critic at The Stage. We discuss the trials and tribulations of working in one of the hardest hit industries by the pandemic, where to find inspiration for content and how to get high traffic stories online.

Martin Ashplant has had quite the career in journalism, starting 20 years ago when rumblings began about a so-called digital revolution. Now working as a digital media consultant, Martin speaks to our staff writer about the distribution of journalism online, how to start decoding SEO, and whether or not NFTs are here to stay.

This year our staff writers had the pleasure of interviewing 36 industry heavy weights on their areas of expertise. It's of no surprise that these interviews are filled with industry insight and topical advice that is helpful to all publishers, no matter the size of the specificity of their audience. At the end of a tumultuous and unpredictable year we draw on the shared knowledge and coming together of our industry, to present you with 10 pieces of great advice from our previous interviewees.

This week we speak to DC Thomson's longest serving employee, Dorothy Andrews. Dorothy celebrated 50 years with the publisher this year, after joining iconic teen magazine Jackie in 1971 as a junior designer. In her five decades at DC Thomson she worked her way up to Design Editor. Dorothy's wealth of design experience has seen her work on 8 different titles. Here, she talks to our staff writer about the past and future of magazines.

This week we speak to Matthew Rock, Content Development Director at Think about where to find inspiration for content, grabbing the attention of readers, and what we can learn from a cult skating magazine...

This week we spoke to Lydia Slater, Editor in Chief of iconic luxury title Harper's Bazaar. We covered lots of topics including Bazaar's recent Women of the Year Awards, editing a fashion magazine during the pandemic, and why championing the career trajectories of women is so important to her in her editorship.

This week we speak to TTG's charismatic and inspirational Editor Sophie Griffiths. Charting her career from it's beginnings at Building Magazine to climbing the ranks at TTG, Sophie is a B2B veteran. We discussed the journalists' passion for print, what it was like working for a sector hit so hard by the pandemic, TTG LGBT+, which Sophie founded, and of course we couldn't resist asking her for the top travel destinations!

The language of data can sometimes be hard to understand, but not when talking to Danny Williams. This week we speak to the Managing Director of the Media Division at Global Data about the Government's changing data policy, how publishers can maximise their use of first party data and what we can learn from advertising agencies.

This week we catch up with Matt Hayes, Hearst UK Chief International Brand Officer. We discussed the changes he's observed in the industry in his 8 years at the publisher, why his head has never been turned away from publishing and the evolution of much loved Hearst UK titles.

This week we spoke to Sophia Alexandra Hall, the winner of the PPA 30 Under 30 Student of the Year Award. Though now she is making waves as a journalist, this wasn't always what she thought she'd be doing as a career. This interview covers everything from the flaws with having a '10-year plan,' the perils of shorthand, and Sophia's hopes for the future of our industry. It's an inspiring read that will leave you feeling positive about the future of journalism.