Quick reads Owen Meredith to lead public policy at dmg media Owen Meredith, current CEO of the News Media Association (NMA), will become managing director, public policy at dmg media in May 2026. He succeeds Peter Wright, editor emeritus, who retires after a 47-year career with the company. Meredith is known for leading the NMA’s industry engagement and the Make It Fair campaign, which opposed government plans to exempt AI companies from copyright law. Peter Wright’s legacy includes 14 years as editor emeritus, where he helped establish the Independent P By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
News DOAC's Anthony Smith on creating podcast trailers The brains behind cinematic teasers reveals his 10-step process to building up hype for episodes By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Quick reads New SLAPP Back Initiative tracks cases against US publishers NYU’s First Amendment Watch and the Pulitzer Center have launched a database tracking potentially meritless and malicious lawsuits designed to silence the press By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads GRV Media prepares for zero-click future with new community platform The sports publisher rolls out a suite engagement features designed to strengthen direct reader relationships in the wake of diminishing search referral traffic By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads BBC Global Women: A new commitment to amplifying voices of women and girls BBC Global Women is a new initiative dedicated to sharing original stories and interviews that resonate with women across the globe By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads The Independent launches World AIDS Day campaign amid USAID cuts A programme of films, events, and reporting aims to highlight the impact of global HIV funding cuts By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
News Ex-BBC head of video: Make BBC relevant again The public broadcaster must ask itself the crucial question: would people miss it if it wasn't here? By Jonathan Paterson • 4 min read
Quick reads The Times and Sunday Times launch new advice-driven money section Times Money offers readers trusted financial guidance, new digital features, and access to top experts across all Times Media platforms By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
