Facebook Groups and Pages: what’s the difference for publishers?
The difference between Facebook pages and groups is profound, not just in terms of reach but also engagement. If you're not particularly au fait with publishing on Facebook, it's easy… (more)
Marie Claire launching ‘speed beauty’ salon brand extension
Women’s magazine Marie Claire UK is launching its third brand extension at the end of November: a hair and beauty salon aimed at women on the go. Marie Claire Jet… (more)
Closing the ad spend gap: Why magazines are a missed opportunity for advertisers
As digital advertising has matured, brands have abandoned magazine ads in favour of the more detailed metrics and hyper targeting that online can offer. Magazines have gone from taking 5%… (more)
A reinvigorated Tatler celebrates circulation success
British high society and culture magazine Tatler has undergone some dramatic changes over the past year, driven by changes in the leadership team. With the wealthiest readership of all Conde… (more)
Launching a podcast? How to decide on a topic
Choosing to start a podcast is an exciting step, but it's just one of the many decisions that needs to be made on the journey to podcasting success. Deciding what… (more)
Introducing the biggest women’s magazine launch in a decade
It’s not often we get to say it, but a new women’s print magazine hits newsstands today! Platinum magazine is the latest glossy on the market, with what has been… (more)
It’s time to rethink our definition of a magazine
As yet another print magazine shutters to focus on digital, we need to think again about how the magazine of the future will be defined. The term ‘magazine’ has been… (more)
Why should publishers start a podcast?
If you’re reading this article on What’s New in Publishing, it’s safe to assume that you’re a publisher with some level of interest in starting a podcast. Podcasts have been… (more)
Ads for good: Inside Positive News’ Brands of Inspiration
Positive News are the “pioneers of constructive journalism,” with a website and magazine dedicated to telling the stories of progress, possibility and solutions in an increasingly chaotic world. It is… (more)
A new Face for 2019: Iconic music magazine relaunches with four cover stars
The Face, a British music, fashion and culture magazine, is due to hit newsstands again tomorrow after a 15 year absence. The relaunched title features four cover stars; Dua Lipa,… (more)
Three key South African podcasting trends, and why they matter to publishers
Podcasts have exploded in popularity in recent years, with an estimated 1 in 3 people globally listening to episodes every month. The hype around them has resulted in a flood… (more)
The Publisher’s Guide to Podcasting: Report Download
What’s New in Publishing is proud to present The Publisher’s Guide to Podcasting, a special insight report sponsored by Sovrn, and written by regular WNIP contributor and Media Voices podcast… (more)
The NYT is the latest publisher to put up a registration wall
US newspaper The New York Times has become the latest publisher to put up a hard registration wall, following extensive registration and log-on tests last month. Visitors to any of… (more)
Inside Glamour’s print-first to digital-first transformation
It was late 2017 when Glamour UK announced that they were cutting back on print editions. The regular monthly edition stopped, and has been replaced by a ‘collectible, glossy issue’… (more)
How people in the UK are accessing news: 6 key findings
Ofcom have released their annual report into news consumption in the UK, aiming to inform an understanding of how people in the UK access news, and how this is changing… (more)
LBGTQ+ publisher PinkNews triples revenue through Snapchat
A year after joining Snapchat Discover, PinkNews are making more than half their revenue from being on the app, according to the publisher. UK-based PinkNews became Snapchat’s official LBGT partner… (more)
Competition to be the next ‘Spotify for magazines’ hots up as French app LeKiosk strengthens UK presence
France’s ‘Spotify for magazines’ LeKiosk is strengthening its UK presence with a new London office and additional staff for the UK team. LeKiosk first launched in the UK in 2012,… (more)
Inside the HuffPost’s new School of Journalism
Last week, HuffPost UK announced the launch of a new project - the HuffPost School of Journalism, in partnership with Birmingham City University. The school will sit within BCU’s School… (more)
The New European drops micropayments in favour of ‘Guardian style’ donations
The New European, a pro-EU publication from Archant, is dropping its micropayments scheme this week in favour of a more ‘Guardian style’ approach to reader revenue. According to Press Gazette,… (more)
Apple is looking to stay one step ahead in the audio game… by funding exclusive podcasts
Podcasting is having a bit of a moment. Advertising revenue from the format is expected to pass $1 billion by the end of this year, and the number of adults… (more)