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Apps help Rashbass prepare for The Economist's first fall

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:40:00 GMT

The Economist is the magazine industry's undisputed star performer, achieving 61 consecutive circulation rises over the last 31 years, but group chief executive Andrew Rashbass expects global print sales to fall for the first time in 2012, so why is he "delighted"?

My Media Week: Alun Williams

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:26:00 GMT

This week, Alun Williams, group publishing director at Hearst-Rodale, anticipates the first edition of Women's Health to hit the newsstands, goes for a posh curry at The Red Fort, and admires David Beckham's (circulation) pulling power.

Hearst-Rodale harnesses Apple Newsstand to sample print launch

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:50:00 GMT

Hearst-Rodale is using Apple's Newsstand for a digital sampling drive for its new UK print launch, Women's Health, which will feature 30 ad pages.

Out and About 3 February

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:21:00 GMT

This week Out and About has pictures from the Newspaper Marketing Agency ANNAs, drops in on the celebs at IPC Media's InStyle Bafta Best of British Talent party at Shoreditch House and attends the MSN refresh party.

Media Bitch's Diary 3 February

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:42:00 GMT

This week Bitch hangs out with a sharp-dressed man, tries to hitch a ride to Monaco, gets in SKYN deep and attends the Channel 4 2012 party.

Future appoints Keith Walker to boost entertainment revenues

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Future has hired IPC's Keith Walker in the new role of head of audience development for its games and film online properties.

Media Bitch's Diary 26 January

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

This week, Bitch witnesses MJ Media getting over an Olympic hurdle, goes loco at Koko when Lana Del Rey fails to show and goes commando with the marines.

Future appoints Nick King as digital commercial director

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:54:00 GMT

Future, the specialist magazine group, has hired Nick King from News International (NI) as digital commercial director.

Time Out prepares to launch online social TV guide

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:30:00 GMT

It's been almost 30 years since Time Out magazine sparked a revolution in a once closed TV listings market, and now the publisher is preparing to launch what it hopes will be the next generation of TV listings, by harnessing the power of social networks, Facebook and Twitter.

Bauer Media restructures sales around brands and breaks down digital silo

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:30:00 GMT

Bauer Media, the media group behind Grazia, FHM and Closer magazines, and radio stations Magic 105.4 and Kiss, is restructuring its commercial operations into platform-agnostic sales teams focused around individual brands.

Lurpak and Observer Food Monthly magazine in year-long deal

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:14:00 GMT

The Observer Food Monthly magazine has agreed a year-long media partnership with Arla butter brand Lurpak, focusing on new product Lurpak Lightest Spreadable.

Out and About 19 January

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:31:00 GMT

This week, Out and About pops in on the Wallpaper Design Awards 2012, the IPA President's New Year Reception, and observes as Bauer Media's Mother & Baby magazine hands out the gongs.