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A weekly podcast and newsletter profiling the people and products powering publishing.

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This week's guest on The Publisher Podcast is Toby Moses, Head of Newsletters at The Guardian. Toby has been in charge of newsletters at The Guardian since 2021 - the first person in the role.

Just five years ago, there was no real unified newslette... more

This week's guest on The Publisher Podcast is Gemma Ware, Head of Audio at The Conversation UK. She joined as the publication was launching in the UK as Education Editor, but soon spotted an opportunity to develop a podcast offering.

Over the years,... more

At Flashes & Flames' recent Monetising B2B Information and Events conference in London, leading B2B publishers shared their priorities, opportunities and concerns across the day.

Held at London’s historic Stationers’ Hall, the event featured more th... more

What is zero-click search, and does it really pose an existential threat to the publishing business?

Our new report, The Zero-Click Content Shift, aims to answer exactly that question. Produced in association with Woodwing and authored by MediaVoice... more

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Recent Guests

Toby Moses
Head of Newsletters at The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: The Guardian's Toby Moses on shaping a successful newsletter strategy
Gemma Ware
Head of Audio at The Conversation
The Conversation
Episode: The Conversation's Gemma Ware on turning academic research into compelling audio stories
Clara Soteras
Audience growth consultant
Independent researcher in AI impact on media
Episode: The zero-click content shift
John Fong
Managing Director for Woodwing in Asia-Pacific
Woodwing
Episode: The zero-click content shift
Barry Adams
SEO consultant and advisory partner to FT Strategies
FT Strategies
Episode: The zero-click content shift
Lauren Holleyoake
Publisher of Grazia, Empire and Mojo; lead for Bauer's bookazine business
Bauer
Episode: Bauer's Lauren Holleyoake on the business of bookazines
Liz Alesse
Vice President and General Manager of Axios Local
Axios Local
Episode: Axios Local's Liz Alesse on shaping the business to crack sustainable local journalism at scale
Charlotte Owen
Editor in chief of Bustle; EVP for BDG brands including Nylon and Scary Mommy
Bustle; BDG
Episode: Bustle's Charlotte Owen on ditching the 'everything for everyone' era
Ismail Akwei
Editor of Global South World
Global South World / Impactome Group
Episode: Global South World's Ismail Akwei on building a creator-led news network across continents

Hosts

Peter Huston
Host of The Publisher Podcast, focused on publishing industry trends and business models.
Esther Thorpe
Co-host discussing editorial strategy, brand development, and industry transformation.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Great industry podcast

    Delves into the pressing issues for media companies today, and in an engaging, warm manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pvonkant
    United Statesa year ago
  • Never disappoints

    A listen that entertains and informs in equal measure, keeping you in the know to help yourself and your business. And some fantastic guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    travel-man
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Who needs a hug?

    The dour chap doesn’t have a good word to say about anything. Someone give him a hug, please.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    (Gibberer)
    Australia6 years ago
  • Great media overview with interview feature

    Solid overview of the week in media, with a regular presenting team who complement each other well. First 10-15 is an overview of key stories finished off by an in-depth interview. Recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Phillipsmatt
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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High-quality guests and balanced discussions on AI and business models
A few listeners wish for more critical views and varied pacing in episodes
Insightful industry perspectives with practical takeaways for publishers

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The Guardian's Toby Moses on shaping a successful newsletter strategy
Q: What was the resistance when starting newsletters, and where did it come from?
Resistance came from both lack of prioritization and the busyness of staff, with concerns that newsletters were just links from the website. The approach was to demonstrate value by showing newsletters could be distinct editorial products and by aligning them with internal needs and revenue potential.
The Guardian's Toby Moses on shaping a successful newsletter strategy
Q: What does the head of newsletters at The Guardian actually do?
The role involves shaping the newsletter strategy, creating written-through newsletters that forge a human connection between writers and readers, and repurposing journalism for newsletters. It also includes building a team, guiding which newsletters get invested in, and coordinating cross-platform opportunities for content.
Global South World's Ismail Akwei on building a creator-led news network across continents
Q: How do you vet contributors and maintain quality across a global network?
Contributors undergo background checks, assessment of content leaning, and an interview process to ensure alignment with mission and ethics; freelance contributors and paid creators are engaged based on contribution and context, with editorial independence preserved as long as standards are met.
Global South World's Ismail Akwei on building a creator-led news network across continents
Q: Tell me about the origin story for Global South World.
Global South World was founded in 2023 by the Impactome Group to amplify voices from the Global South, bringing perspectives from Africa, Asia, and South America to a Global North audience while maintaining journalistic standards and independence.
Semafor's Ben Smith on how the start-up has evolved to thrive in a challenging market
Q: How does Semafor balance global expansion with maintaining quality and trust?
Semafor pursues a distributed newsroom strategy with regional hubs and high-caliber journalists, focusing on authentic, local reporting that connects with a global audience and avoids sensationalized or purely generic content.

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A weekly show focusing on the people and products shaping modern publishing, with a strong emphasis on technology, AI, and business strategy in media. Episodes explore how publishers adapt to AI-driven discovery, subscription models, local journalism, and premium product formats like bookazines, alongside leadership and transformation stories from major publishing brands. Notable is the blend of actionable industry frameworks, real-world case studies, and practical insights from senior executives and editors that help listeners understand where media is headed and how to stay competitive in a fast-evolving landscape.

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2. Gemma Ware
3. Clara Soteras
4. John Fong
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6. Lauren Holleyoake
7. Liz Alesse
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