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The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices

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Media Voices

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

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In this special Conversations episode of The Publisher Podcast, sponsored by Pugpig, we hear from CEO and founder Jonny Kaldor about the data that proves apps are engagement and retention powerhouses.

Pugpig has just released their annual 2026 Media... more

In the final episode of this season of The Publisher Podcast, we're joined by Lily Barclay, the first Content Director of Immediate's Food Group covering BBC Good Food and olive magazine.

Lily has been with Good Food for over 18 years and has seen t... more

This week's guest on The Publisher Podcast is Heather Dietrick, Chief Media Officer at Outside Inc.

Heather talked about the evolution of the company from 'just' a magazine to what she calls a fully integrated outdoor ecosystem, encompassing 15 medi... more

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

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Recent Guests

Jonny Kaldor
CEO of Pugpig
Pugpig
Episode: Why apps are engagement and retention powerhouses: in conversation with Pugpig's Jonny Kaldor
Lily Barclay
Content Director for BBC Good Food and Olive Magazine at Immediate Media
Immediate Media (Good Food, Olive Magazine)
Episode: Immediate's Lily Barclay on how investing in quality food content is paying off
Heather Dietrick
Chief Media Officer at Outside Inc
Outside Inc
Episode: Outside Inc's Heather Dietrick on building a fully integrated outdoor media ecosystem
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

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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Immediate's Lily Barclay on how investing in quality food content is paying off
Q: What role does audience-first commissioning play in deciding what to produce?
Content is conceived to solve real audience problems, with platform-agnostic concepts that can be edited for different channels. This approach ensures content adds value, works across formats, and can be localized to fit each platform while maintaining trust and practicality as core pillars.
Immediate's Lily Barclay on how investing in quality food content is paying off
Q: How does the Good Food Kitchen influence content creation?
The Kitchen enables multiple people to test recipes, film, and photograph simultaneously with proper lighting and equipment, creating a truly multimedia environment. It supports a culture of transparency—audiences can see the process behind recipes—and it has significantly increased output while maintaining quality and sustainability standards.
Immediate's Lily Barclay on how investing in quality food content is paying off
Q: Tell me a little bit more about the sub-brand Good Health by Good Food.
Good Health by Good Food was created to meet a clear audience need for credible health information tailored to younger audiences on social platforms. It started with health-focused long-form content and then expanded into a miniature print magazine and video scripts, with doctor- and nutritionist-authored material that is repurposed across Apple News, print, and social channels to reach people where they are.
Outside Inc's Heather Dietrick on building a fully integrated outdoor media ecosystem
Q: What does Outside Inc look like today beyond being a magazine?
Outside Inc is a fully integrated outdoor ecosystem with 15 media brands, events, consumer apps like Trailforks, Gaia, and MapMy, and a travel/experiences component, all connected through a mission to inspire people to get outside.
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.

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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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4. Toby Moses
5. Gemma Ware
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