What publishers need to know about AI Licensing
Data and AI leader Magda Wood shares a preview of her session at the upcoming PPA Festival, where she will be launching a new AI framework for publishers, and discussing “Who owns the future of publishing: LLM licensing framework” with Tom West, chief exec of PLS. We keep repeating the same bleak picture: Publishers expect search traffic to fall […]
Future plc acquires SheerLuxe
Future, the global platform for specialist media, has announced the acquisitions of SheerLuxe Ltd and BLUSH Talent MGMT Ltd, the UK-based digital publishing group that combines the authority of a trusted media brand with the authenticity and engagement of the creator economy.
EUDR latest: One year delay with exemption for magazines adopted by European Council
Revised regulation update
NLA launches new data service Newsworthy
NLA Media Access, the content licensing business for news media, has brought together over 500 brands to launch this pioneering new data service, with plans to add more brands in the future. The Newsworthy launch will offer data direct from the newsrooms of over 500 brands.
PPA named Best Trade Association at Industry Awards
The PPA has been named Best Trade Association at this year’s Memcom Awards in London, also receiving a Highly Commended in the Best Membership Strategy category.
PPA launches new Emissions Calculator to help sector track and reduce carbon impact
The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) has today launched its new Emissions Calculator, a tool designed to help publishers manage greenhouse gas emissions with confidence and ease.
Cabinet reshuffle: new ministers across various departments
Following the resignation of former Deputy PM, Angela Rayner, Keir Starmer has announced a cabinet reshuffle, whilst also reappointing ministers to various departments. Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) DCMS remains largely the same, with Secretary Lisa Nandy remaining in post. Former Minister for the Creative Industries, Chris Bryant, whose portfolio was closely aligned […]
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 […]