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The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices

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

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Latest Episodes

In our end-of-year episode, we talk through a busy year at MediaVoices, and outline what our favourite interviews from the year have been and why.

Peter highlights chats with DC Thomson's Rebecca Miskin and Immediate Media's Sean Cornwell, who share... more

Most publishers know they should be doing more with AI, but the gap between strategy decks and the reality of nightly, weekly or even monthly publishing deadlines is huge.

This is the latest in our Media Briefs series of short, sharp sponsored episo... more

This week's guest is Rebecca Miskin, CEO of family-owned Scottish publisher DC Thomson. Peter caught up with Rebecca at FIPP Congress in October ahead of her presentation, titled The Gnarly Reality of Transformation.

One of DC Thomson's iconic brand... more

Our guest on The Publisher Podcast this week is Liesbeth Nizet, Head of Future Audiences Monetization at Mediahuis, a media group with a presence in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany and Luxembourg.

In her role, Liesbeth is focused on next-... more

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Rebecca Miskin
Transformation leader at DC Thomson, involved in various media businesses
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Episode: DC Thomson's Rebecca Miskin on the secrets of successful business transformation
Megha Garibaldi
Chief Growth Officer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: The Atlantic's Megha Garibaldi on growing subscribers in a challenging landscape
Juliet Riddell
Head of New Formats at the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Financial Times' Juliet Riddell on finding new ways to tell stories using video
Sean Cornwell
CEO of Immediate Media
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Episode: Immediate Media's Sean Cornwell on investing in AI experimentation, innovation and upskilling
Mel McVeigh
Head of Digital at the PPA
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Episode: The PPA's Mel McVeigh on the evolution of publisher products in a fragmented ecosystem
Neil Vogel
CEO of People Inc.
People Inc.
Episode: People Inc.'s Neil Vogel on positioning for success in a complicated AI era
Alistair Lewis
Chief Executive at FIPP
FIPP
Episode: People Inc.'s Neil Vogel on positioning for success in a complicated AI era
Irene Smit
Co-founder of Flow Magazine
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Episode: Flow Magazine's Irene Smit on her 'paper, not print' philosophy
Jenna Thompson
Audience and Content Director at Reach PLC
Reach PLC
Episode: The Publisher Summits: Why Reach turned to Substack for newsletter expansion and experimentation

Hosts

Esther Thorpe
Host known for her engaging discussions about the media industry, including insights from key figures and trends.
Peter Huston
Co-host who dives deep into publishing topics, often focusing on business strategies and industry evolution.

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 States9 months 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)
    Australia5 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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DC Thomson's Rebecca Miskin on the secrets of successful business transformation
Q: What makes change work? Or what makes a change project work? Is there like a secret formula?
It's not secret, it's people. Everyone has a unique role and talent that helps through the change process.
2025 highlights from media leaders, and our outlook for 2026
Q: What are your thoughts on next year and the challenges it may bring for publishers?
Esther Thorpe expressed cautious optimism, stating that while challenges persist, smaller publishers who focus on community and quality will thrive despite the difficulties ahead.
2025 highlights from media leaders, and our outlook for 2026
Q: What was your favorite media interview this year and why?
Peter Huston shared that he doesn't have favorites, as each guest brings something unique. However, he highlighted interviews with Rebecca Miskin and Sean Cornwell for their insights on managing disruption and transformation in media.
Mediahuis' Liesbeth Nizet on engaging and monetising younger audiences
Q: What would your advice be for publishers who are maybe starting that journey of, okay, we need to attract these younger audiences to future proof ourselves? Where should they start?
Look in your newsroom for the young people, and not necessarily young, but those who are thinking outside your usual ecosystem.
Kyiv Independent’s Zakhar Protsiuk on its campaign-led approach to audience growth
Q: How did Kyiv Independent adapt its revenue model during the war?
We transitioned to a membership model and focused on building reader revenue while diversifying sources to ensure long-term sustainability.

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2. Megha Garibaldi
3. Juliet Riddell
4. Sean Cornwell
5. Mel McVeigh
6. Neil Vogel
7. Alistair Lewis
8. Irene Smit

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