Lagos-based newsletter Communiqué, founded by David Adeleke, has been punching way above its weight for most of its four-year existence. It has been praised by other creators,...
“We should consider Google organic traffic in structural decline”: Highlights from FIPP Congress 2025’s second day
Last week saw over 500 professionals from publishing and media companies around the world gather in Madrid for FIPP Congress, celebrating 100 years of the membership association.
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“It’s an existential moment”: Highlights from FIPP Congress 2025’s first day
Over 500 media and publishing professionals have gathered in the beautiful Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid to hear leading speakers discuss their strategies for thriving in today’s...
Why is a news brand like the FT making a film starring Stephen Fry?
Juliet Riddell, Head of New Formats at the FT, makes films designed to ‘provoke conversations’ about complex subjects for audiences beyond the business and finance community. “The FT...
How niche running magazine Like The Wind became a blueprint for indie publishing success
“There was a period where publishers thought they might be able to compete toe-to-toe with social media and the internet,” says Like The Wind Publisher Simon Freeman. “I'm not...
What makes video work for magazine publishers?
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...
Immediate Media’s Sean Cornwell on investing in AI experimentation, innovation and upskilling
“I’m a big believer that with all this change, you cannot succeed by being top-down,” says Immediate Media CEO Sean Cornwell, talking about bringing AI into the business. “You’ve got to...
Is the website really dying? The PPA’s Mel McVeigh on bringing product thinking to publishers
Mel McVeigh, the PPA's Head of Digital, is leading the Association's push to help publishers embrace a consumer-first and product-oriented mindset. She argues that the future lies in...
Masterclass line-up revealed for The Definitive AI Forum for Media, Information and Events
As part of our upcoming AI-focused event with Flashes & Flames on Tuesday 25th November, we will be running a series of Masterclasses to help publishing professionals get practical...
People Inc. CEO Neil Vogel: Google needs to change its AI attitude to publisher content
The publisher formerly known as Dotdash Meredith became People Inc. at the end of July. Neil Vogel, the company’s CEO, likes the new name way more than the old one, not least because it helps...
Why is the print revival happening now?
Print is definitely not dead - in fact it's in the rudest health it's enjoyed in a very long time. But why is this happening? Peter Houston explores the recent history and forces shaping...
It’s about paper, not print: indie approaches within large publishing houses
Flow magazine founder Irene Smit explains how the magazine changed hands between publishing companies, what that taught her about the pros and cons of being an indie title supported by a...
Agenda Reveal: The Definitive AI Forum for Media, Information & Events
We're delighted to reveal the full agenda for Flashes & Flames and MediaVoices' upcoming AI-focused event, The Definitive AI Forum for Media, Information & Events.
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Threes: Helping publishers retake control of their content and find new revenue streams
Publishers are losing vast amounts of value as their content is reused and republished without authorisation. New...
Why Reach turned to Substack for newsletter expansion and experimentation
Editor’s note: This session was recorded in June, and the piece written up and scheduled before Reach announced 600 jobs were at risk in a reshuffle earlier this...
How The Economist and Financial Times manage personality-driven newsletters
Newsletters led by star writers and editors are proving an effective tool for publishers to supercharge loyalty, allowing them to build more personal relationships with readers and even...
How Hearst UK and Stylist use app extra features to enhance reader relationships
Apps can be a powerful retention tool for subscription publishers. If they want readers to come back regularly, having enhanced features and added extras like games can be key to building habits...
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...
Strategies for delivering limited run newsletters…and what next for subscribers
Two leading publishers share their tips for creating and executing successful limited run newsletters. They also outline their strategies for nurturing hard-won subscribers once the series have...
Why the FT’s app is its most powerful retention tool
“Subscribers that are only or primarily on the app are 37% less likely to cancel than non-app users,” said the Financial Times’ Muj Ali at the Publisher App Summit, held in June....
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...
Inside the print revival: Publishers find success with premium magazines
Inside the Print Revival is a deep dive into the modern market for print magazines, examining the challenges and the opportunities in the renewed interest for print publishing and making some...
Major new AI event for media and publishing comes to London
Flashes & Flames has announced a major new event to assess the commercial, operational and competitive impact of AI for news, lifestyle and B2B media and events.
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Newsletter marketing strategies from Metro.co.uk and The Spectator
“No matter how good your product is, or how good you think your product is, newsletters don’t grow by themselves,” said Metro.co.uk’s Newsletter Editor Sophie Laughton at the...
Highlights from Flashes & Flames’ Monetising B2B Information & Events conference
It was standing room only at the inaugural Monetising B2B conference, organised by Flashes & Flames, at London's historic Stationers' Hall on 20th May. Peter and Esther went along to fly the...
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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Report: Inside the Print Revival
Wasn’t print supposed to be dead by now?
Our new report, Inside the Print Revival, looks at why print magazines are making headlines again - from...
Introducing the winners of The Publisher Podcast Awards 2025
Media Voices are delighted to reveal the winners of 2025’s Publisher Podcast Awards, following a ceremony which took place on Wednesday 11th June at Vauxhall Arches in...
Introducing the winners of The Publisher Newsletter Awards 2025
Media Voices are delighted to reveal the winners of 2025’s Publisher Newsletter Awards, following a ceremony which took place on Tuesday 10th June at Vauxhall Arches,...