Do UK publishers have what it takes to lead the world in innovation?
Focussing on four key areas of insight, the event examined how producing world class editorial content, developing new avenues of revenue generation, building B2B value in a B2C world and how harnessing and investing in the best in technology make your business fit for 2011 and beyond.
Matt Brittin, Managing Director, UK & Ireland Operations, Google Tim Brooks, Managing Director, Guardian News & Media Stephen Miron, CEO, Global Radio Mark Wood, UK CEO, Future Publishing
Moderator: Kate Silverton, News and Current Affairs Journalist
Panel A: World Class Editorial: Betting the farm on content?
Matt Kelly, Digital Content Director, Mirror Group Chris Barr, Senior Editorial Director, Yahoo Kelly Wearmouth, Head of MSN Sales, Microsoft Advertising Nic Newman, Consultant & writer on the future of journalism / former World Editor of the BBC News Website
Moderator: Dominic Collins, VP UK Portal & Audience Business Unit, Orange
Panel B. Building B2B Value in a B2C World
Mike Butcher, Editor, TechCrunch Europe Kevin Eyres, Managing Director, LinkedIn Europe Tim Potter, Managing Director Business Publishing, Centaur Media John Barnes, Managing Director Digital, Incisive Media
Moderator: Douglas McCabe, Media Analyst, Enders Analysis
John Butler, Head of Communications & Media, dunnhumby Gurtej Sandhu, Digital Director, The Times Greg Beitchman, Global Editor, Reuters News Agency James Bromley, Managing Director, MailOnline
Panel D. World Class Tech: Putting product at the core of your business
Stephen Dunn, Head of Technology Strategy, Guardian Jonathan Mitchell, UK Country Manager, Spotify Kelly Waters, Web Technology Director, IPC Media Daniel Danker, General Manager, Programmes & On Demand, BBC
Moderator: Patrick Fuller, Group Director, Haymarket
Award-winning design guru Jacek Utko explores the relationship and trends between newspaper and web design and defines the essentials for creating world-class publications. He reveals how a fresh approach to combining top design with business strategy and content can completely reshape the product the process and the future of the industry. Read more
UK media leaders give us the skinny on where we stand, and where we go from here… Do we still have what it takes to lead the world in innovation, and the development of the best in digital media businesses?
Matt Brittin, Managing Director, UK & Ireland Operations, Google Tim Brooks, Managing Director, Guardian News & Media Stephen Miron, CEO, Global Radio Mark Wood, UK CEO, Future Publishing
Moderator: Kate Silverton, News and Current Affairs Journalist
Increasingly, B2B publishers are finding themselves at the forefront of UK media in decoding engagement and rapidly changing metrics. This session looks at how B2B media are leading the way in terms of understanding their users, and increasingly forging partnerships with B2C partners in a B2B way.
Mike Butcher, Editor, TechCrunch Europe Kevin Eyres, Managing Director, LinkedIn Europe Tim Potter, Managing Director Business Publishing, Centaur Media John Barnes, Managing Director Digital, Incisive Media Moderator: Douglas McCabe, Media Analyst, Enders Analysis
