This week we hear from Substack UK's Head of Writer Partnerships Farrah Storr. Over the past decade she's worked in leading editorial roles at some of the biggest lifestyle magazines in the UK...
Dexerto CEO Josh Nino on standing out in the crowded market of gaming publishers
On this week's episode, Dexerto CEO Josh Nino tells us about how the esports-focused publication went about carving a foothold in a competitive market that is often...
Publishers hibernate during the crypto winter – but a few brave souls continue experimenting
The FTX crypto exchange went kaput in November, taking billions in real-world money down with it. It’s a reminder that, despite all the potential around web3 for publishers, there are still...
Raising the calibre of climate coverage with the help of journalism collectives
Amidst the backdrop of record heat across Europe and ecosystem destruction globally, newspapers and broadcasters are gradually ratcheting up their climate coverage. Chris Sutcliffe rounds up...
Podcast measurement attracts investment, but content risks becoming stale
If 2021 was the year in which podcasting was taken seriously by publishers, this year has seen audio platforms double down on demonstrating advertising effectiveness to brands. But those...
The last broadcast: traditional TV in transition as streaming wears the crown
Streaming has overtaken traditional means of consuming TV, both in hours watched and interest from audiences. But as streaming services hunt for advertising revenue, the lines between TV and...
Morning Brew Managing Editor Neal Freyman on the future of editorial newsletters
This week we catch up with Neal Freyman, managing editor at Morning Brew. Since 2017 he’s been part of the team that’s proved the viability of newsletters as a...
Play to learn: why publishers should be investing in newsgames
Gaming is mainstream, and there are billions of people who chose to consume stories through the medium of video games. But even with some very high-profile newsgames and a demonstrable...
Conversations transcript: The next steps for publisher email
Chris Sutcliffe: Over the past few years, we've seen the renaissance of email, as publishers and brands have rediscovered the benefits of that direct relationship with audiences....
The next steps for publisher email: Passendo’s Andreas Jürgensen and Anders Rasmussen talk monetising inventory and protecting privacy with Access Intelligence’s Michael Ring
Building audience engagement with email is high on every publisher's agenda. But building revenue with email doesn't get nearly the same attention.
Over the past few years, we've seen...
The Ferret’s Fact Checking Lead Alastair Brian on truth, the media, and trust
This week's guest is Alastair Brian, Fact Checking Lead at The Ferret. He spoke about out the realities of modern fact-checking (it’s like Sisyphus on steroids), how to win over new readers who...
Video still an area of active investment for publishers, but it’s now substance over style
Despite the lack of industry-wide excitement, video continued to be a focus of investment for publishers in 2021. There are still benefits to using video well, particularly when tailored to...
Publishers tested NFTs as a revenue source in 2021, but will it last?
As the cryptocurrency market matures, publishers have leapt feet-first into the world of NFTs. But is there any sustainable revenue to be found in these shiny new opportunities? Chris...
Media companies riding the eCommerce wave seek to consolidate their successes
Last year supercharged eCommerce, with lockdowns ensuring that both the total number of online shoppers and frequency of purchases increased fivefold. So which publishers are taking advantage...
Platforms in 2021: Facebook fights fires while Google placates publishers with cash payouts
To say that it's been a bad year for Facebook would be an understatement. But the overall relationship between publishers and platforms has shifted dramatically over the course of the year -...
Transcript: Highlights from Media Moments 2021
Peter Houston, Chris Sutcliffe, Esther Kezia Thorpe
Chris Sutcliffe: Thank you to everybody for coming along to this the launch and presentation of...
Transcript: Joshi Herrmann, Founder, The Manchester Mill
Chris Sutcliffe
Chris Sutcliffe: Where did the problems in local journalism start?
Josh Hermann: Yeah, that's a good question....
Founder of the Manchester Mill Joshi Herrmann on why local news must rediscover its pride
The Manchester Mill is a subscription-based newsletter for the modern age. In this interview its founder Joshi Herrmann tells us why good local journalism demands...
NDC Mediagroep’s Ard Boer and United Robots’ Cecilia Campbell on how robot journalism is powering the modern newsroom
In this special Conversations episode we hear about the past, future and most importantly present of robot journalism. Automated journalism has been around for many...
‘Full-on TV’: why The Independent is taking its video content OTT
The Independent is going all-in on video. Its Independent TV hub – already a separate section on the site – is set to expand into OTT with its own app...