BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine reveals top three standout gardens in best-of-the-best competition
Nadine Mitschunas from Oxfordshire, Pam Woodall from Dorset and Jo & Andi Butler from Shropshire named finalists BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine has announced the top three gardens in a special Best‑of‑the‑Best edition of its Garden of the Year Awards, marking the competition’s 10th anniversary. The awards are partnered with online gardening retailer, Crocus. This year’s competition […]
So much to read, so little time: inside today’s reading culture
Original piece by Stylist’s Head of Brand, Susan Riley. Appears in Think Stylist, read the full article here. Inspired by the National Year of Reading, Think Stylist wanted to understand what reading really looks like for women today. At a time when attention feels increasingly stretched, notifications never stop, and every platform is competing for […]
The brand reset: what Dentsu’s new research means for high-attention media
Amanda Wigginton, Strategy and Insight Consultant, looks at why Dentsu’s new research strengthens the case for investing in trusted editorial brands. The Brand Reset is a new study launched by Dentsu, in partnership with Kantar and Lumen, providing evidence around the impact of high-attention and high-trust environments. While the report does focus on video, the […]
Ads we like: May 2026
This May, we’ve selected 10 ads from trusted editorial brands. With red stilettos taking over the screens (and the pages), and brands becoming their own cover stars, discover the creative visuals and clever copywriting which caught our eye. 1. M&S Agency: MindshareSource: Grazia, Elle 2. KIKO Agency: UnknownSource: Vogue, Grazia, Red, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle 3. Diet Coke Agency: EssencemediacomSource: Vogue 4. Little Greene Agency: EssencemediacomSource: House […]
Key takeaways: PPA Festival 2026
Read the key takeaways from three sessions at the 2026 PPA Festival. If you were a delegate, you can also watch the sessions on demand. The human premium: curation vs automation This session brought together trust leaders, publishers, and marketers to reveal why the part AI cannot touch – the human edit – is now […]
Pepper launch Publisher Influence Standards
Social agency, Pepper, has created a practical checklist to help publishers plan, execute and measure creator partnerships with clarity, consistency, and commercial impact. At the 2026 PPA Festival, Joe Friend (Director and Co-Founder, Pepper) discussed the framework in the session ‘Why raising creator standards is good for business – and society’. If you were a […]
Hattie Brett to step down as Editor-in-Chief of Grazia
Following 8 years leading Grazia’s editorial operations, Brett will depart in September this year.
Immediate named Campaign Media Company of the Year 2026 (Magazine category)
Immediate has been recognised as Media Company of the Year 2026 (Magazine category) in Campaign’s Media Company of the Year Awards, based on its strong performance, innovation and culture of inclusivity. The judges praised Immediate for its highly impressive, data-led transformation narrative with clear strategic direction, strong leadership, and commercial resilience in difficult market conditions. The […]
Vanity Fair unveils first global sports issue
Vanity Fair has announced the covers for the magazine’s first dedicated global sports issue, spotlighting three undisputed champions of their fields. Generational tennis talent Carlos Alcaraz, WNBA historymaker A’ja Wilson, and football legend Kylian Mbappé lead an issue that explores sport’s cultural, financial, and political influence at a time where it has emerged as one of […]
London named Time Out’s Best City for Culture in the 2026 ranking
Time Out’s Best Cities for Culture with Intrepid Travel highlights the world’s top cultural destinations, as voted by locals. London, Paris, New York City, Berlin and Cape Town complete the top five cities for culture. The top spot goes to London, thanks to its free world-class museums, evolving cultural spaces and a standout year-round cultural […]
Ads we like: April 2026
This April, we’ve selected 10 standout ads from trusted editorial brands. From a car covered in cats to a dress made of shoes, discover how brands are bringing their stories to life in new, creative ways 1. Chanel Agency: Phd Source: Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar, Vogue 2. Swarovksi Agency: ZenithSource: Vogue 3. Omoda Agency: WavemakerSource: Grazia, HELLO! 4. Skechers Agency: WavemakerSource: Grazia 5. Marc Jacobs […]
Immediate launches new visualised podcast and social brand
The content will focus on nature and the environment, bringing together experts for meaningful conversations, and offering inspiration on simple, accessible ways to take action. Hosted by gardener and author Amy Chapman and broadcaster and nature enthusiast Katrina Ridley, the first season of the Connect to Nature podcast is sponsored by Woodland Trust and explores how to look after ourselves and the planet. Across […]