From conceptualization to execution, Crowdfindervideo's Simon Elliott shares his expertise on what makes video work for magazine publishers, providing valuable insights and practical tips...
Investments and rewards: where are publishers at with paid podcasts?
There are many ways to monetise a podcast. Sponsorships, direct subscriptions, events, even merchandise. But what does it take to get to that point – and what is the future of paid...
What community means to the Women’s Running podcast and The Plodcast from the BBC’s Countryfile magazine
Community is one of those words, a bit like content, that means something different to every publisher. We brought together two award-winning podcasters at our recent Publisher Podcast...
Why the new Observer retains Tortoise Media’s focus on audio-first publishing
Following Tortoise's purchase of The Observer, the publisher is rebranding its audio content and exploring new cultural verticals, while using its app to drive audience growth and...
Key themes from 2025’s Publisher Summits…as shared by you
Last week we were joined by over 450 guests for The Publisher Summits and Awards; bringing together four Summits and two Awards events across newsletters, print, podcasts and apps.
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Why The Economist is making its podcasts and newsletters more personal
The Economist has unparalleled expertise and an incredible reputation. What it doesn’t necessarily have is a personal relationship between its journalists and audiences – the foundation of...
5 trends from this year’s Publisher Podcast and Newsletter Shortlists
One of my favourite parts of the job of Awards Director each year is reading through the hundreds of entries we get to the Publisher Podcast and Newsletter Awards....
Tips for a successful podcast launch from Deutsche Welle’s Don’t Drink The Milk
No matter how passionate you are about your podcast topic, it means nothing if you don’t solve the problem of promoting it. With Don’t Drink The Milk, the DW team have found numerous ways...
Why human-first audio is pivotal to Zetland’s subscription success
Danish news start-up Zetland’s ‘user needs’ approach led them to identify the importance of audio early on. CEO Tav Klitgaard describes how audio has gone from being a test to one of the...
3 lessons on creating and selling B2B podcasts from Farmers Weekly
Smaller numbers of listeners shouldn’t be an insurmountable challenge for B2B publishers. By focusing on the quality and engagement of that audience, and working with existing sponsors on...
7 lessons from a year of paywalled podcasts at The Economist
One year ago, The Economist took a leap of faith and moved all their podcasts (bar one) behind a paywall. It’s paid off, with the publisher saying they have retained 80% of listeners....
Why a solutions-focused community magazine launched a podcast that creates individual connections
Greater Govanhill magazine set out with a mission to help solve the problems of a Glasgow neighbourhood. Its starting point was to listen to the concerns of its residents, but with its...