FIPP - Connecting Global Media

What started as a spark of inspiration during a trip in northern Norway, grew in to Storytime – a beautifully crafted, ad-free children’s magazine that is captivating young readers worldwide. While we live in an era where screens dominate, Storytime is bringing the magic of storytelling back, one gorgeous page at a time. From classrooms to homes across over 60 different countries, Storytime is proving still love reading, when given the right stories. This small but mighty magazine is making global impact, and you can read all about it our latest chat with Lulu Mazzocco Skantze, Storytime's founder and creative director >> https://lnkd.in/dGWn7fh5

Better together 🤝 We are thrilled to have partnered with Press Gazette as the official media partner for the #FIPPCongress2025! More on our partnership >> https://lnkd.in/disXAtVr Our shared commitment to supporting the media industry through thought leadership, innovation, and collaboration continues as the FIPP World Media Congress brings together the brightest minds in media this October in Madrid. Stay tuned for more and book your tickets >> https://lnkd.in/ddYMcwEa Richard Jamieson Alastair Lewis Nikki Simpson Sylkia J. Cartagena Andrea Cooper Yulia Petrossian Boyle

The PhotoVogue Festival is set to make a notable return for its eighth edition from March 6th to 9th, 2025, at BASE Milano, spotlighting the connection between ethics, aesthetics, and environmental consciousness in fashion photography. https://lnkd.in/dYKhET2t

Cosmopolitan UK has unveiled a new campaign aimed at promoting its Black Beauty Hub (BBH), an online platform designed to cater specifically to the beauty needs of Black women. This initiative represents a decade of work by the magazine to create content that resonates with its Black British audience. https://lnkd.in/d_Fjn599

We are excited and grateful to be working with our friends and partners at ARI Asociación de Revistas, organising the 2025 FIPP World Media Congress in Madrid. 👇

Few companies survive 100 years without tenacity, adaptability, and eyes on the future. FIPP - Connecting Global Media marks this milestone this year. While it will be celebrated, the FIPP World Media Congress 2025 (Madrid, 21-23 October 2025) will focus 100% on what’s next for media, technology, business and audiences. I am now working on the agenda and speaker acquisition for Congres. My commitment to developing the agenda: A program that is pragmatic yet optimistic, with conversations that will be meaningful and valuable. If you are interested in submitting a speaker proposal, please DM me. I will work closely with speakers to refine eventual topics, but here are some broad themes: 1. The Big Picture: Reinventing Media for the Future: Major global shifts are happening. AI is reshaping media at every level. And it's only accelerating. What will success look like in 3-5 years? What leadership and other strategies are needed to get there? 2. Collaborative Intelligence: The Future of Journalism, Creativity & Editorial Integrity: AI is changing how products are developed, and content is created, but trust, originality, and authenticity remain vital. How do media brands strike the right balance? 3. The Business of Media: New Revenue Playbooks & Monetisation Models: From AI-driven data strategies to licensing, advertising, subscription and other reader revenue models, what revenue innovations will define the future? 4. The New Attention Economy: Winning the Battle for Engagement: In a world of constant distraction, how do media brands earn and keep audience attention? How can they use community, membership and subscription strategies to deepen relationships? 5. Human-Tech Ventures: AI Native Companies & Tech Stacks: A new wave of AI-native businesses is emerging. These disruptors are not just competitors but potential partners for established media. Success in this new era also depends on optimising tech stacks for the future. What tools, platforms, and strategies define it? 6. Trust, Regulation, Ethics & ESG in Media: Will regulation impact innovation? How can media lead in shaping ethical AI practices while staying competitive? How does changing political and social narratives impact thinking? 7: The Power of Niche: The Value of Focus: An abundance of choice drives the adoption of what speaks directly to people’s minds (interests) and hearts (passions). How do you sharpen your product focus to develop deep audience relationships and sustainable business? Last but not least, FIPP's Congress launch offer ends this Friday, 31 January. See the registration link in the comments below to benefit from the savings on offer. #FIPPCongress #Media #Tech #GameChangers #FutureOfMedia Alastair Lewis Nikki Simpson Sylkia J. Cartagena Andrea Cooper James Hewes Yulia Petrossian Boyle Yolanda Ausín ARI - Asociación de Revistas That Coalition

This month, Our Director, Chris Hollins, recently shared his insights with FIPP - Connecting Global Media on the critical role of well-maintained subscription databases in driving publication growth. Discover how prioritising accurate and up-to-date data can lead to substantial returns for publications and B2B organisations alike. Dive into the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eJ4C3VpM

Launch Ticket Offer Ends Today 🚨 What you need to know: 🗓️ When: 21 - 23 October 2025 📍 Where: Madrid, Spain – at the iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes Why join us? ✅ Unparalleled networking opportunities with leaders from over 40 countries. ✅ Visionary insights from top media innovators and tech pioneers. ✅ A milestone celebration in one of Europe’s most iconic cultural venues Book your tickets before the end of the day >> https://lnkd.in/dvDKM5Si

👀 If you know where to look, there’s a golden opportunity to unlock new revenue streams: branded content is evolving, and those who master it can create deeper audience connections, drive engagement and boost monetisation. More on that in our conversation with Tom Gunter, co-founder of Australian branded content platform Avid Collective >> https://lnkd.in/dPmwfdS3 #FIPPMembers #brandedcontent #publishing

Digital screens dominate nearly 7 hours of our daily lives. What may be surprising thought is the resurgence of print media. 📰 Leaders like Katie Vanneck, CEO of Hearst UK, describe print as a "creative canvas" that offers joy and space unmatched by digital formats—reflected in a 10% rise in Hearst’s print ad sales in 2024. Campaigns like Roularta Media Group's “Time to Read” are also inspiring readers to reclaim time for physical books and magazines, highlighting print’s ability to foster empathy, critical thinking, and deeper engagement. Read on >> https://lnkd.in/gsq3-xYx