Best The Informed Spectator Podcasts (2025)

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The Publisher Summits: Pop-up and limited-run newsletter strategies from The Times and National World 44:00

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This is the latest in a series of sessions from The Publisher Summits, which were held in June. The Summits covered four product areas across 2 days in London, from newsletters and print to apps and podcasts, featuring speakers from The Economist and the FT to Reach, National World, Grazia and more. Thanks to the sponsors of the Publisher Newslette…

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Built from the Ground Up: Lizzie Bentley of City Boots 52:17

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This week we’re joined by Lizzie Bentley, founder and CEO of City Boots, a brand that’s redefining the Western boot for the modern woman. From her West Texas roots to launching a luxury boot company, we talk about building a brand, blazing new trails, and knowing your worth.By Miss Cowboy Club

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The Publisher Summits: Why the FT’s app is its most powerful retention tool 24:43

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This is the latest in a series of sessions from The Publisher Summits, which were held in June. The Summits covered four product areas across 2 days in London, from newsletters and print to apps and podcasts, featuring speakers from The Economist and the FT to Reach, National World, Grazia and more. Thanks to the sponsors of the Publisher App Summi…

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What Is It Really Like to Be Married to an Actor? With Sainty & Eric Nelsen 1:12:23

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In this episode, we sit down with actor Eric Nelsen (1883) and acting powerhouse Sainty Nelson for an honest conversation about setting boundaries in on-screen romances and what it takes to grow together, not apart.By Miss Cowboy Club

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The Publisher Summits: How the Observer marries its audio and app strategies for audience retention 26:59

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This is the latest in a series of sessions from The Publisher Summits, which were held in June. The Summits covered four product areas across 2 days in London, from newsletters and print to apps and podcasts, featuring speakers from The Economist and the FT to Reach, National World, Grazia and more. Thanks to the sponsors of the Publisher Podcast a…

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We Didn’t Plan to Talk Politics… But Here We Are 45:30

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This week, we get into the Texas floods, the immigration protests, and why it all feels so heavy. Sponsored by: LaFlorida Farm Zend WellnessBy Miss Cowboy Club

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Inside the print revival: Publishers find success with premium magazines 17:29

1M ago17:29

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This special episode of The Publisher Podcast is an audio teaser for our Inside the Print Revival report, published by Media Voices. If you haven't already got the report, you can download it from voices.media/printrevival. We at Media Voices had been wondering for some time about what is really going on in the print magazine market as we watched t…

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Buying a Ranch with your Best Friend 2:16:45

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This week we’re sitting down with Whitney Goin and Stephanie Williams, two best friends who did what so many dream of: bought a ranch together and turned it into a thriving family compound. From the spark of the dream to the reality of building it from the ground up, they share the highs, lows, lessons learned, and everything in between. Sponsored …

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The Publisher Summits: Newsletter marketing strategies from Metro.co.uk and The Spectator 37:32

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This is the first of a series of sessions from The Publisher Summits, which were held in June. The Summits covered four product areas across 2 days in London, from newsletters and print to apps and podcasts, featuring speakers from The Economist and the FT to Reach, National World, Grazia and more. Thanks to the sponsors of the Publisher Newsletter…

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Highlights from Flashes & Flames' Monetising B2B Information & Events conference 40:56

2M ago40:56

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It was standing room only at the inaugural Monetising B2B conference, organised by Flashes & Flames, at London's historic Stationers' Hall on 20th May. Peter and Esther went along to fly the flag for Media Voices. The conference was focused not on the difference between pureplay events and information companies, but on the data-fuelled intersection…

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From Coastal California to Cowboy Country: What We’ve Learned, Loved & Left Behind” 1:04:23

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In this week’s episode we’re reflecting on a year and a half of life in Texas. We share what we’ve fallen in love with out here—and what still pulls at our hearts from California. Ella opens up about her decision to put down roots in Austin, and we reflect on how life has shifted for all of us since trading city lights for starry nights. Then, it’s…

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Big Dreams, Real Love, and Learning As You Go 1:09:23

3M ago1:09:23

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What does it really mean to find your passion — and how do you hold on to yourself in the process? In this episode, we’re talking about the journey of self-discovery and the delicate dance of being in a relationship while still becoming who you are. From comparison traps and career confusion to keeping your identity in love, this one’s for anyone w…

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Cowgirl State of Mind: Courtenay DeHoff on Confidence, Grit, and Breaking the Mold 1:14:31

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In this episode of Miss Cowboy Unbranded, we sit down with Courtenay DeHoff—TV host, speaker, and founder of the #FancyLadyCowgirl movement—to talk about redefining the cowgirl spirit in today’s world. From her journey through network television to embracing her Western roots, Courtenay shares how confidence, authenticity, and a little grit can ope…

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Stagecoach Debrief with Noah Le Gros 1:02:23

4M ago1:02:23

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Tune in for all the juicy details and behind-the-scenes action in this Stagecoach debrief with Zach Bryan's guitarist, Noah Le Gros. Get the inside scoop on everything that went down before, during, and after the show, from girl trouble and backstage drama to the pressure of headlining one of country music’s biggest festivals. Sponsored by: LaFlori…

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Media Briefs: Bridged Media's Maanas Mediratta on why ROI is increasingly important in AI 20:19

4M ago20:19

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For publishers, the conversation around AI has moved on from how to incorporate it into the business. Now, 'Fear of missing out' has been replaced by 'Fear of not being able to measure'. This is the latest in our Media Briefs series of short, sharp sponsored episodes with a senior executive from a vendor working with publishers to make their busine…

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Madeline Curr: The Best of Both Worlds with the Australian Beef Babe (Part 2) 1:15:43

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In this episode, we chat with Madeline Curr — producer, writer, cowgirl, and founder of Beef Babe. Raised on a remote cattle station in the Australian outback, Madeline shares her incredible stories from working on a cutting ranch in Texas to navigating the fast-paced streets of New York City. With the country as her grounding force, she shows how …

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Building recurring revenue and audience connections: in conversation with Memberful's Jen Matichuk 37:10

4M ago37:10

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In this bonus episode of The Publisher Podcast, sponsored by Memberful, we hear from Jen Matichuk, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Memberful. Jen spoke about how membership is a powerful way to diversify revenue, whether you need to introduce membership tiers (spoiler: you don't), and how to deliver value that converts. She also explores the valu…

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Madeline Curr: The Best of Both Worlds with the Australian Beef Babe (Part 1) 59:17

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In this episode, we chat with Madeline Curr — producer, writer, cowgirl, and founder of Beef Babe. Raised on a remote cattle station in the Australian outback, Madeline shares her incredible stories from working on a cutting ranch in Texas to navigating the fast-paced streets of New York City. With the country as her grounding force, she shows how …

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Immediate Media’s Alex White on giving staff the space to innovate 40:26

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On this week’s episode of The Publisher podcast we hear from Alex White, Group Managing Director for Immediate Media’s Knowledge portfolio which includes BBC Gardeners' World, BBC History and Immediate’s parenting business, MadeForMums. We spoke about the benefits that come from the company’s focus on publishing verticals, how the magazine publishe…

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Deutsche Welle's Sam Baker on solving the problem of podcast promotion 41:59

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In this episode of The Publisher Podcast we hear from Sam Baker, Senior Producer of Deutsche Welle's award-winning podcast Don't Drink The Milk. She takes us through the appeal of documentary and narrative podcasts, how the team is experimenting with video and AI, and how overlapping interests allows DW to find new audiences for its audio. And, of …

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Faves & Finds: Beauty, Brands & Binges 1:11:31

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This week Lacey and Ella are sharing all their favorite things! Go-to skincare and beauty hacks, favorite Western brands, what podcasts and TV shows they’re binging - it’s a full-on girl chat catch up session.By Miss Cowboy Club

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Bloomberg's Marissa Zanetti-Crume on strategy for audience-first news products 36:40

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On this week’s episode of The Publisher Podcast we hear from Marissa Zanetti-Crume, Bloomberg Media’s Global Head of Product. Marissa talks about how her product team are collaborators, integrating content, technology, and commercial considerations. We also spoke about Bloomberg Media’s newsletter strategy and how its 70-strong newsletter portfolio…

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Zetland's Tav Klitgaard on designing news products that younger people will pay for 43:09

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This week on The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices, we're joined by Tav Klitgaard, Group CEO of Zetland Media. As well as news publication Zetland, the Danish company also has a book publishing business, an AI transcription startup, and has recently launched a Finnish publication called Uusi Juttu, which has attracted 15,000 paying members within t…

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Ask a Cowboy 44:21

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This week we welcome another special guest to the show, Brian Terkleson. Along with answering some of your most asked horse questions, Brian shares insights from his lifelong journey working with horses— from training horses, to opening his own horse businesses, to stepping back into the competitive Western riding world after a long hiatus. If you …

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Metro's Newsletter Editor Sophie Laughton on the future of publishers' newsletters 35:07

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In this week’s episode of The Publisher Podcast, Metro.co.uk’s Newsletter Editor Sophie Laughton takes us through… everything newsletter. From how the Metro’s redesign allowed the newsletter team to break silos, through how they’re solving discovery issues, to what newsletters offer that no other medium can, Laughton provides an A-Z on newsletters …

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The Last Great American Cowboy 1:12:53

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This week we welcome our first guest, actor, musician, and last great American Cowboy, Noah Le Gros! We grill Noah about how big of a Miss Cowboy fan he is before diving into what it really takes to make it as an artist, what it was like to work on a Taylor Sheridan show, joining the largest touring band of 2024, Zach Bryan, and how he and Ella suc…

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Women’s Running’s Esther Newman on serving a range of audience needs 37:29

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On this week’s episode of The Publisher Podcast we hear from Esther Newman, Senior Editor and Podcast Host at Women’s Running. Esther explains that a recent exercise to create a persona for the typical Women's Running reader led to the realisation that there were a range of audiences accessing the brand in a variety of ways. While running is the ba…

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Finding Your Place in the Western Lifestyle 59:45

6M ago59:45

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In this episode, we talk about what it means to embrace the cowboy or cowgirl lifestyle when you didn’t grow up in it. From understanding the traditions to carving out your own place in the Western world, we discuss the realities and challenges of adapting to this way of life. We also dive into our perspective on cutting horse trainer techniques an…

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Reach Plc's Dan Russell on achieving 4 million referrals from WhatsApp 40:28

6M ago40:28

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On this week's episode of The Publisher Podcast we hear from Dan Russell, Reach Plc's Engagement Director (for short). Reach Plc achieved its best ever month for traffic in January, based in no small part on a social strategy that is tailored to each platform - and doesn't rely on chasing huge hits. The teams across Reach's titles have also seen su…

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From Hollywood Secrets to Building a Brand 57:32

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In this unfiltered episode, we dive deep into everything from the dark, hidden corners of Hollywood to the power of community and real-life meetups. Join us as we unpack the behind-the-scenes challenges and setbacks of building a brand from the ground up, sharing insider insights and lessons learned along the way.…

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Press Gazette's Richard Jamieson on monetising a 60-year-old B2B brand 29:20

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This week on The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices, we're joined by Press Gazette's Chief Commercial Officer Richard Jamieson. He takes us for a behind-the-scenes look at how the industry publication makes money, and the huge changes he's overseen in its commercial strategy over the past few years. Richard outlines the opportunities he saw coming o…

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Media Briefs: Norkon's Eirik Næsje and Birger Søiland on the power of live 21:01

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Live content is a crucial tool for publishers for attracting and retaining readers, especially younger audiences used to finding real-time information from social media. Publishers have an opportunity to add vital context and expertise compared to alternative sources. This is the latest in our Media Briefs series of short, sharp sponsored episodes …

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Hearst's Katie Vanneck Smith on making magazine memberships successful 34:39

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This week on The Publisher Podcast we speak to Katie Vanneck Smith, CEO at Hearst UK. Katie's career spans The Times, The Wall Street Journal and the Telegraph, as well as co-founding Tortoise. In the two years since joining Hearst, the company has launched and revamped membership programmes for Elle, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health and Women's Hea…

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January 2025 wrap-up 44:52

7M ago44:52

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In this bonus episode of The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices, Chris Sutcliffe, Esther Thorpe and Peter Houston take a look at what’s happened in the world of media in January. A bonus monthly wrap-up of key news is something new we’re trialling following feedback which said you missed the three of us together and our take on what’s going on. Here…

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Which?'s Hannah Ballantyne on the importance of social media for building trust and relevance 33:47

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In this week's episode of The Publisher Podcast, we speak to Hannah Ballantyne, Senior Social Media Manager at Which?, a not-for-profit consumer-focused publication. Hannah contributed to a fascinating article in InPublishing late last year about steering the brand's debut on TikTok; a strategy which has won the team awards. With the ongoing saga b…

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1440's Tim Huelskamp on finding white space for a newsletter-based media business 39:29

7M ago39:29

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This week on The Publisher Podcast we hear from Tim Huelskamp, CEO and co-founder of 1440, a daily curated newsletter that now reaches over 4 million daily readers. He tells us about finding white space in the newsletter market, the forecast for newsletter advertising, whether the claim to be ‘unbiased’ is a selling point for audiences, and what it…

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Wessenden Marketing’s Jim Bilton on publisher product priorities for 2025 and beyond 45:20

7M ago45:20

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We’re kicking off 2025’s first season of The Publisher Podcast by talking to Jim Bilton, Managing Director at Wessenden Marketing and Brandlab Research. Jim produces bimonthly research and updates on the business of content distribution through WessendenBriefing, and has decades of experience consulting for media businesses. In this episode, we exp…

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From California Girls to Texas Gals 1:04:34

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In this episode, we break down the California vs. Texas debate—what it’s like to leave city life behind and settle in to the simple life. From the cost of living to the culture shock, we compare the two states in all their glory. Plus, we're spilling the latest gossip about life in both places—who’s moving where, and what’s really going on behind t…

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Ego and Horsemanship 56:37

8M ago56:37

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In our third episode we’re talking about how the world has lost its mind! We also dive deep into ego, horsemanship, and not letting comparison get the best of you in the horse world. Follow us HERE!By Miss Cowboy Club

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Our Honest Take on Relationships, Social Media and More! 53:09

8M ago53:09

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We’re taking your questions! Ella and Lacey answer audience questions. We dive into everything from relationships, attachment styles and red flags in men to work life balance, sharing on social media, and horses! Follow us on instagram!By Miss Cowboy Club

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Making a Brand and Marrying Cowboys 44:48

8M ago44:48

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Lacey and Ella get real about starting the Miss Cowboy Club, our lives before horses, building a business from scratch, awkward moments in the modeling industry, and making the move from LA to Weatherford! Follow us on instagram!By Miss Cowboy Club

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Pod in a Pub: Publishing's pivotal moments this year, and predictions for 2025 41:10

9M ago41:10

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This episode of The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices – our last for this season – was recorded at the White Swan in Aldgate, London on November 27th in front of a live audience. In the absence of our usual annual Media Moments report*, we took a fun look back at some of the pivotal publishing moments of the year, and what 2025 might have in store.…

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Dow Jones' Emma O'Brian on the backroom magic behind a specialised portfolio 38:42

9M ago38:42

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In this week's episode of The Publisher Podcast, we hear from Emma O’Brian, SVP Strategy for Dow Jones. Everyone knows Dow Jones – or at least a few parts of its portfolio, even if they don’t know it as part of the greater organisation. But as the company moves from a portfolio-based business to a vertical-oriented publishing and information one, h…

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Will Hayward on relaunching a successful solo newsletter 28:47

9M ago28:47

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This week on The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices, we're joined by Will Hayward, journalist, author and columnist specialising in Welsh politics. He also writes The Will Hayward Newsletter, which he relaunched in September after running it for nearly a year as one of Reach plc's Substack experiments, where it won Best Politics Newsletter at this y…

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Media Briefs: BlueConic’s Patrick Crane on managing data strategies in times of constant transformation 21:09

9M ago21:09

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Third-party cookies aren’t going away any time soon, but many publishers have already reduced dependency on them as a revenue stream. As the landscape continues to shift, what should publishers looking towards the longer term be thinking of when it comes to their own data strategies, and how can various types of first-party data play a part? This i…

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Total Politics' Ludovica D'Angelo on the primacy of product in a shifting media landscape 42:38

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This week on The Publisher Podcast, as part of the product-oriented remit we’ve set ourselves for the series, we hear from Ludovica D’Angelo, Director of Publishing Operations for the Total Politics Group. As we discuss in the episode, that’s a very specialised publishing business – and a commensurately specialised role. But for Ludovica, who has p…

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Saveur’s Kat Craddock on rebuilding a premium print presence on digital foundations 28:29

10M ago28:29

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On this week’s episode of The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices, we hear from Kat Craddock Editor-in-Chief, CEO and owner of Saveur magazine, a 30-year old publishing brand that returned to print this year after a 4 year hiatus. Kat’s announcement that Saveur would be returning to print, is one of the best, most honest explanations I’ve seen of how…

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Farmers Weekly’s Daniel Smith on creating and monetising a podcast for farmers 33:00

10M ago33:00

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On this week’s episode of The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices, we hear from Daniel Smith, Managing Director of the Mark Allen Group’s Agriculture division, which includes brands like Farmers Weekly, Pig World and Poultry Business. His team are behind the Farmers Weekly podcast, which was shortlisted in the Best B2B Podcast category at the Publish…

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Torstar Corporation's Brandon Grosvenor on early micropayment experiments 26:42

10M ago26:42

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On this week's episode of The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices, we speak to Brandon Grosvenor, Chief Revenue Officer at Torstar Corporation, home of The Toronto Star. Over the summer, The Toronto Star became one of the first large publishers in North America to announce they were rolling out micropayments. It's a feature audiences frequently reque…

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The Knowledge's Jon Connell on why newsletters are aimed at mindsets, not demographics 32:03

10M ago32:03

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On this week’s episode of Media Voices, we hear from The Knowledge’s founder Jon Connell. The Knowledge is a free-to-read newsletter aimed not at a particular demographic, but at a ‘mindset’. Connell and team’s aim is to provide an antidote to the outrage engine, instant gratification-baiting nature of social publishing. At the same time they seek …