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Some takeaways from our May / June issue
James Evelegh picks out some takeaways from the May / June 2026 issue of InPublishing magazine.
Publishing Events
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News
Hero Media & Entertainment acquires KD Media
Hero Media & Entertainment Ltd acquires KD Media Ltd, a live events business.
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TIME reveals inaugural TIME100 Sports List
TIME to host its first TIME100 Sports Gala on July 16 in New York City.
INTERVIEW
An experiential evolution
Publishers have proven expertise in putting on events for their own audiences but Immediate Media has ambitions to deploy their expertise more widely. Ciar Byrne speaks to Rob Hunt, who is at the helm of IX, their new dedicated experiential agency.
FEATURE
From prompts to event agents
Right now, says Robin Booth, most of us use AI like a very clever search engine or copy assistant. That’s fine but the real power comes when we start building systems.
MEDIA FUTURES
Transition or rupture?
Back in January, Mark Carney told the World Economic Forum in Davos that the world was experiencing a moment of sudden “rupture” rather than gradual “transition”. Jim Bilton looks for parallels in the media industry.
News
Olive launches Travel & Taste Awards
Olive launches new Travel & Taste Awards celebrating some of the world’s best food-first travel experiences and destinations.
News
The Independent launches Europe: The Way Back
A new campaign programme aiming to strengthen Britain’s relationship with Europe unveiled to coincide with 10-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum.
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Alan Carr tops The Independent’s 2026 Pride List
The Independent’s Pride List returns for 2026, recognising the year’s standout LGBTQ+ changemakers.
News
The Sun signs Kyle Walker for its World Cup coverage
The Sun has announced that former Manchester City and England star Kyle Walker has signed for its World Cup team.
News
The Independent returns with an expanded partnership for Latitude’s twentieth edition
The news brand will interview talent from the Latitude bill in the run-up to the festival and step into the spotlight on stage.
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Reach buys affiliates event brand
Reach has announced it has purchased Affiliate North, an annual industry event brand based in Manchester.
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The Telegraph launches National Pub Day for their Save Our Pubs Campaign
Hundreds of pubs across Britain will serve free pints of Telegraph Ale to mark The Telegraph’s National Pub Day on May 16.
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Economist Enterprise launches global resilience initiative
Economist Enterprise has launched a global resilience initiative as planetary systems near breaking point.
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PPA and Enders Analysis publish new report
Publishers must prioritise direct audience relationships and develop operational agility to succeed in AI age, says new PPA and Enders report.
