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• Hearst: the future of the luxury market will depend on Chinese millennials

  With an affluent millennial population, and an existing awareness of Western brands, China represents big business for luxury publishers. Here Yvonne Wang, president of Hearst Media China, introduces us to the Country’s luxury publishing sector and looks at how Hearst is using its premium brands to attract advertisers across the region. 

  Published 16 November 2018 Features
• Leading journalism academics discuss age of misinformation

  Misinformation was debated and explored by some of the industry's leading minds at a journalism talk hosted by The Canadian Journalism Foundation mid-October in Toronto.

  Published 15 November 2018 Features
• Is ‘screen fatigue’ really a turn-up for the books?

  Numbers do not lie. Physical book sales are on the up. But to suggest it’s because the world has turned its back on ereaders will be premature. It’s not quite as simple as that…

  Published 13 November 2018 Features
• Chart of the week: Americans' trust in media recovers from historic low

  Often referred to as the “Fourth Estate”, the media plays an important role in any democratic society. A free press is essential to hold governments accountable and inform the public, thus enabling voters to partake in political debate and make qualified decisions.  

  Published 13 November 2018 Insight News
• Media Voices podcast: Popbitch co-founder Camilla Wright on creating a niche in the celebrity gossip market

  This week we hear from Popbitch co-founder Camilla Wright about the origins of the influential celebrity gossip site, whether celebs ever try to plant stories about themselves, and the romanticism of clandestine meetings in dark pubs.

  Published 13 November 2018 Insight News
• Condé Nast International announces first speakers for The Nature of Luxury Conference 2019

  Condé Nast International has announced the first roster of speakers to appear at the fifth annual Condé Nast International Luxury Conference taking place on 10 and 11 of April 2019 in South Africa. A range of speakers from the international fashion and tech industries, together with African experts and entrepreneurs, will share their insights on luxury.

  Published 13 November 2018 Industry News
• Hearst UK unveils new brand strategy for Esquire

  Hearst UK has announced a new brand strategy for Esquire, with a relaunched magazine, a refreshed website and the launch of a new bespoke series of events.

  Published 13 November 2018 Industry News
• NYMag’s The Strategist launches SoHo pop-up shop for holidays

  Last month, New York magazine's ecommerce site The Strategist announced the November launch of a pop-up retail shop for the holiday season.

  Published 13 November 2018 Features
• Vince Errico, chief digital officer at Trusted Media Brands, on the challenge of culture change

  Formerly known as the Reader's Digest Association, Trusted Media Brands is a multi-platform media company based in New York, that boasts a portfolio of high profile brands. Over the years it had developed a strong and loyal audience for its print products, yet knew it needed to innovate in digital to survive and prosper. 

  Published 12 November 2018 Features
• How VDS brought Top Gear magazine to The Netherlands - and expanded

  VDS Publishers in Amsterdam introduced the Top Gear magazine brand to the Dutch speaking market 13 years ago. Last year they expanded with their own brand, JFK magazine. Roland van der Spek, joint founder and managing director of VDS, told delegates at the recent FIPP Insider event in Amsterdam more about the challenges of launching a licensed brand in a market that was on the brink of digitalisation. 

  Published 12 November 2018 Features