Media Voices

Media Voices

A weekly profile of the people and products powering publishing's future

Why podcasts need communities

Why podcasts need communities

Podcasts are nothing without the communities they serve. That was the central message from the speakers at our Publisher Podcast Summit, who set out why community-building is key to successful podcasts’ editorial and commercial strategies.

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Chris Sutcliffe
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Key themes from 2025’s Publisher Summits...as shared by you

Key themes from 2025’s Publisher Summits...as shared by you

We were joined by over 450 guests for The Publisher Summits and Awards, covering newsletters, print, podcasts and apps. Here are the key lessons as shared by our audience.

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Esther Kezia Thorpe
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Inside the Print Revival

Inside the Print Revival

Our new report, Inside the Print Revival, looks at why print magazines are making headlines again – from mainstream news outlets to the specialised business press – long after their predicted demise.

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Peter Houston
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How to convince your boss to invest in print

How to convince your boss to invest in print

It’s pretty easy to convince magazine fans that print is worthwhile, but it can be more difficult to bring around hard-nosed publishing managers. Here are 10 arguments you can make to stop managing decline and get your boss on board with a long-term print strategy.

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Peter Houston
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The Publisher Summits preview day 2: session highlights across podcasts and apps

The Publisher Summits preview day 2: session highlights across podcasts and apps

Wednesday 11th June sees the return of the Publisher Podcast Summit, now in its 3rd year, and the newly-launched Publisher App Summit.

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Esther Kezia Thorpe
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The Publisher Summits preview day 1: session highlights across newsletters and print

The Publisher Summits preview day 1: session highlights across newsletters and print

On Tuesday 10th June, the Publisher Newsletter Summit and the Publisher Print Summit explore what leading publishers are doing, from paid newsletters and sign-up optimisations to alternative magazine revenue strategies, and crucially, why we’re still talking about print in 2025.

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Esther Kezia Thorpe
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Why The Economist is making its podcasts and newsletters more personal

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 successful podcasts and newsletters. That is set to change.

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Chris Sutcliffe
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How publishers are using apps to deepen engagement and improve retention

How publishers are using apps to deepen engagement and improve retention

Ahead of The Publisher App Summit on June 11th, we’re spotlighting how leading news publishers are using apps in smart ways to connect with readers and drive long-term value.

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Esther Kezia Thorpe
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Flashes & Flames merger with Media Voices: Plans for new media information services and events

Flashes & Flames merger with Media Voices: Plans for new media information services and events

Flashes & Flames Media Ltd, publisher of the weekly newsletter on media, business information and events, has acquired the assets of Media Voices, the producer of The Publisher Podcast and Newsletter, The Publisher Summits, and The Publisher Podcast and Newsletter Awards.

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Esther Kezia Thorpe
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5 trends from this year’s Publisher Podcast and Newsletter Shortlists

5 trends from this year’s Publisher Podcast and Newsletter Shortlists

From 2025’s Publisher Podcast and Publisher Newsletter shortlists, here are some wider patterns worth paying attention to.

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Esther Kezia Thorpe
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