A great line up of speakers captivated audiences at this year’s PPA Festival. Magazine editors past and present, accredited PPA course tutors, plus a few of their students were among those who turned out to hear a wealth of inspirational presentations. Kate Readeon, editor of Tatler revealed what really happened behind the scenes on thatContinue reading “Innovation at PPA Festival”
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Sustainable business models for magazines
A while ago I delivered a lecture, based on an extract from my book, to delegates at an AJE Conference at City University. One of the many questions (and one that I am frequently asked) was how can publishers make money? The answer is two-fold. Firstly, diversity combined with a good understanding of how to build additional extras that willContinue reading “Sustainable business models for magazines”
Book launch at Southampton Solent University
Colleagues from the School of Communications & Writing at Southampton Solent University gather for book launch. Great joint launch party last night at for How To Launch A Magazine In This Digital Age. The event was shared with colleagues Steve Hill and Paul Lashmar with their recently published book Online Journalism.
Condé Nast’s deal with Amazon
CONDÉ NAST has announced it is going into partnership with Amazon. The Internet retailer will handle print and digital subscriptions for Condé Nast’s stable of glossy titles such as Vogue, Wired and Vanity Fair. Consumers will be able to buy, manage and renew their magazine subscriptions under a new “all access” plan for both printContinue reading “Condé Nast’s deal with Amazon”
Sillitoe to edit new retail magazine
Essential Retail is a new trade e-magazine launched by Legend Exhibitions in association with the Retail Business Technology Expo (RBTE). Ben Sillitoe – an experienced B2B journalist and founding editor of Retail Gazette – will edit the new the e-magazine aimed at the time-pressured, providing unique news, advice, tips and inspiring content. More details from at: http://www.essentialretail.com/