FIPP World Media Congress: Meet the Speakers – Cláudia Maia
With the 46th FIPP World Media Congress fast approaching, we have asked speakers at the conference, which takes place from […]
NewsFIPP World Media Congress: Meet the Speakers – Alastair Lewis
Whether it’s the rise of generative AI, the mission for greater equality in the workplace or the state of digital advertising, the 46th FIPP World Media Congress, which takes place from 4-6 June 2024 in the picturesque seaside town of Cascais, Portugal, arrives at a time when the media industry is evolving faster than ever. Tackling these pressing issues and more will be a line-up of top speakers who will head to the event from across the world.
NewsSize matters: How the Big Five are dominating global ad expenditure
You wait an age for a big event and then a bunch come along in one year. The Paris Olympics, EUFA Euro 2024 and some key elections are all combining in 2024 to help boost ad spend growth – the latest FIPP Digital Advertising Futures report forecasting investment is set to increase by 6.2% this year. Go behind the figures, though, and you spot an elephant in the room. In fact, you spot five.
NewsDiscover the charms of Lisbon and Cascais at the FIPP World Media Congress
The FIPP World Media Congress takes place from June 4-6 2024 in the picturesque seaside town of Cascais, near Lisbon. […]
NewsStaying on task: How the media industry can prepare for the rise of AI in the workplace
One of Hollywood’s most impactful stories in recent years did not play out on screens, but rather in the streets. When writers and actors emerged victorious after striking to secure guardrails against the unfettered use of artificial intelligence in the entertainment business it sent shockwaves around the world - tremors strong enough to be felt in the UK media industry.
NewsImmediate strengthens children’s portfolio with multi-territory licensing agreement for Bluey Magazine
Children’s publisher Immediate Media Co has announced a multi-territory licensing agreement for Bluey Magazine. The agreement, with Blue Ocean, will see Bluey Magazine launch as a bi-monthly offering in Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Poland and strengthens Immediate's extensive children’s portfolio to include 12 territories in the coming year.
NewsFIPP launches new Strategic and Practical Subscriptions Growth Course
As media companies face the challenge of effectively monetising their content, reader revenues from subscriptions has become a key objective. To help publishers mirror the success of companies like The New York Times, Immediate Media, News UK and Telegraph Media, FIPP is launching a strategic and practical subscriptions growth course for its members.
NewsFrom a war hero to Dolly Parton: How Guideposts has continued to inspire millions for almost 80 years
Launch issues don’t come much more inspirational than the first ever Guideposts magazine. Created in 1945 by noted clergyman and author Norman Vincent Peale, the title’s inaugural edition featured an article by Eddie Rickenbacker - the renowned World War II hero and ace pilot, a race car driver and business leader. Titled
NewsLatest FIPP Digital Advertising Futures report now available
Digital advertising investment is set to accelerate in 2024 as concerns over the global economy start to ease, the latest […]
NewsFeeling right at home: Good Housekeeping’s new MD, Liz Moseley, on how she is boosting the iconic brand
When Liz Moseley took up the role as new Managing Director of Good Housekeeping and the Good Housekeeping Institute late last year, she faced a huge challenge. Not because the brand was doing badly, but because GH was, and still is, doing so well.
NewsWe announce speakers from six more countries for Congress
Nuance and nonverbal cues are vital to effective communication, especially in our complex and rapidly evolving industry. The FIPP World Media Congress allows you to read between the lines, perceive the subtle shifts in sentiment, and build stronger, more authentic relationships with international counterparts.
NewsCracking the code: Lynda Newland of Puzzler Media on how puzzles can boost audience engagement and subscriber retention
Like is so often the case, Lynda Newland first fell in love with puzzles as a child. It’s a passion that’s very much continued into adulthood, according to the Deputy Managing Director of Puzzler Media - the UK's largest puzzle creator and supplier.
NewsNew FIPP Member Spotlight: Opoint
In the digital landscape, the proliferation of content across multiple platforms presents both opportunities and challenges. Publishers require sophisticated tools to monitor the dissemination and impact of their output. Leading the way when it comes to fulfilling that need is Opoint, which offers comprehensive global news data monitoring and a specialised tracking product designed for precision and efficiency.
NewsPressReader expands Irish content with leading Mediahuis Ireland titles
PressReader has announced the addition of 18 key titles from Mediahuis Ireland to its expansive catalogue. The partnership will extend the global reach of Mediahuis Ireland's publications by leveraging PressReader's technology and extensive network of channel partners spanning more than 150 countries, and enabling their content to reach diverse audiences worldwide.
NewsStanding the test of time: Behind the scenes at the 100-year-old Good Housekeeping Institute
At the Good Housekeeping Institute, Easter has come early. Counter tops creak under the weight of a mountain of chocolate eggs, which will soon be broken into smaller pieces in a tasting room next door. Here, experts in white lab coats will determine the quality of the sweet treats, rating them on a scale of 1-9 – reviews that will make its way onto the platforms of Good Housekeeping, the venerable media brand that’s been going for more than a century.
NewsThe Wrap’s Sharon Waxman: How AI is changing Hollywood – and the implications for the media
The entertainment industry is undergoing seismic change and disruption. Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and cultural initiatives like Diversity, […]
NewsAnnouncing ELEVEN more speakers for the FIPP Congress!
After unveiling our first five speakers for the FIPP World Media Congress last week, we bring you ELEVEN more today! In keeping with Congress as a nexus for global media, they come from ten countries to bring the combined total since last week to thirteen. The countries are Canada, China, Germany, India, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Spain, The Philippines, Portugal, the UAE, the UK, and the USA. The 46th FIPP World Media Congress is on 4-6 June in the beautiful seaside town of Cascais, about 30 minutes from Lisbon, Portugal. You can currently sign up with our discounted Pre-Agenda rate.
NewsEx-Napster/Condé Nast exec, Miso CEO, CLI expert on AI and content licensing
I am intrigued about how AI interfacing may change publisher models. Suppose your initial engagement starts not with a branded newsletter, website or app, but with a simple query to a Large Language Model like ChatGPT, e.g., “Give me a summary of the main tech headlines from the past 24 hours?”
NewsUnveiled! First five speakers for the FIPP World Media Congress
For the past several months, as we outwardly focused on other activities, I have plugged away quietly behind the “screens” developing the agenda for the FIPP World Media Congress – the job involves in-depth desktop research, keeping an eye on media and tech developments, many conversations, and even more emails, WhatsApp and other exchanges. It’s a complete immersion into the world of media and a great way to satisfy industry curiosity!
NewsA decisive blow: How Netflix won the streaming wars
The streaming wars are over. The undisputed winner is Netflix and for those who still have any doubts, former Hollywood Reporter editor and influential media analyst Matthew Belloni recently laid it out like this on his X account: “ALL of the Netflix Top 10 movies right now are licensed from legacy studios, and 9 are from studios with their own streaming services (including four recent hits from Warner Bros.). The streaming wars are officially over.”
NewsGoogle launches webinars to prepare publishers for the crumbling of third-party cookies
As Google moves ahead with plans to turn off third-party cookies for all Chrome users by the second part of 2024, the tech giant has announced it will hold free webinars to help publishers prepare for the phase out.
NewsinPress Online tackles buzzwords is new weekly podcast
UK media company inPress Online has launched a new weekly podcast deciphering popular words and phrases. Colloquiapedia will see inPress founder and podcast host Jamie Gavin taking words from the contemporary zeitgeist and exploring them in layman’s terms alongside a guest.
NewsWhat’s up Down Under: Vahe Arabian, the founder of State of Digital Publishing, shares his thoughts on the fast-changing media landscape in Australia
Whether it’s the Covid-enforced cull of iconic print magazines or a landmark law requiring Google and Facebook to pay local outlets for news, the Australian media industry has undergone seismic changes over last few years.
NewsFIPP Chair Yulia Boyle on why the upcoming FIPP World Media Congress arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry
Yulia Boyle has been part of the FIPP World Media Congress for 15 years. During that time, the current FIPP Chair has seen the event grow in leaps and bounds – the must-attend conference drawing top speakers, media decision-makers and service providers from more than 40 countries every year.
NewsYour chance to tap into our worldwide peer-to-peer media network
The FIPP World Media Congress, powered by Media Makers Meet, provides a valuable annual nexus for gathering diverse perspectives on shared industry challenges, opportunities and interests from colleagues worldwide.
NewsGlobal Digital Subscription Snapshot 2023 Q4 now available
From an impressive new milestone by The New York Times to the remarkable success of small local publications in Norway, FIPP’s latest Global Digital Subscription Snapshot, out this week, underlines the continued resolve of publishers during what has been some tumultuous times.
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