Media Voices is set to release a new report, Practical AI for Local Media. The report, sponsored by United Robots, explores the practical opportunities in AI for the...
Platforms don’t owe publishers a living. But they do owe them compensation. Here’s why
There's been a great deal of discussion over the past few years about the pros and cons of various acts from countries like Australia, Canada and the UK designed to give publishers...
Substack UK Head of Writer Partnerships Farrah Storr on why every magazine should embrace paid newsletters
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...
An ‘online attention recession’? Let’s be blunt about the state of Reach’s sites
Let’s not beat about the bush: Reach may produce some good, important journalism. But its push for pageviews at all costs and a garbage web experience are causing it immeasurable...
Semafor Media Reporter Max Tani on joining a global media start-up
On this week's 250th episode we hear from Max Tani, media reporter at news start-up Semafor. He tells us how he came to Semafor; the Venn diagram between media,...
Four tips to optimise paywall conversion
For publishers with paywalls, benchmarking can be useful to get a sense of where a paywall is performing strongly, and where improvements can be made. Although...
TIME Editor in Chief & Executive Chairman Edward Felsenthal on the secret to lasting 100 years
TIME was 100 last week, and we took the chance to speak to its Editor In Chief and Executive Chairman Edward Felsenthal about how the publication made it to its...
Trusted Media Brands CEO Bonnie Kintzer on future-proofing a legacy publisher
This week we hear from Bonnie Kintzer, CEO of Trusted Media Brands - which includes brands like FailArmy, Family Handyman, and Reader’s Digest. She tells us about...
The Ankler CEO Janice Min on turning a newsletter into a media business
On this week's episode we hear from Janice Min, co-owner and CEO of The Ankler, a newsletter-first media brand covering Hollywood and the world of entertainment....
Shortlist announcement for the Publisher Podcast Awards 2023
Media Voices are delighted to reveal the shortlist for the fourth year of the Publisher Podcast Awards. From hundreds of entries, this shortlist represents the very best in publisher podcasts and...
Financial Times’ Head of Newsletters Sarah Ebner on the varied role of newsletters
On this week's episode, we hear from Sarah Ebner, Executive Editor and Head of Newsletters at the Financial Times. She tells us about her role leading the...
WSJ cuts through the noise with new newsletter ‘for only the biggest news’
The Wall Street Journal has launched a new newsletter…with a difference. Rather than a regular publishing schedule, WSJ News Debrief will only be sent when big news events...
Word in Black COO Andrew Ramsammy on the opportunities of news collaboratives
This week we hear from Andrew Ramsammy, Chief Operating Officer of Word in Black. The publication was founded in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, and brings together 10 of the nation's...
Good Housekeeping Editor in Chief Gaby Huddart on using their centenary to be future-facing
This week we hear from Gaby Huddart, Group Editorial Director at Hearst UK and Editor in Chief of Good Housekeeping. We talk about celebrating the brand’s centenary last year with their first...
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...
AOP CEO Richard Reeves on how publishers are addressing diversity and inclusion
On this week's episode of Media Voices Richard Reeves, CEO of the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) here in the UK, talks to us about the issues and roadblocks...
Media Moments 2022
We're delighted to release the 2022 edition of Media Moments, thanks to this year's sponsors, Poool.
Media Moments 2022 brings together the key events which have shaped the...
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...
Newsletters find their place as publisher email strategies evolve and mature
Despite being one of the internet’s longest-serving communications tools, email newsletters have rarely been out of the media news over the past 12 months as publishers upgraded the...
The last 12 months in subscriptions: publishers work to prove value
2022 saw publishers working to convince customers they’re worth the money. From content bundles to exclusive newsletters and podcasts, the subscription market is having to evolve....