Colin Morrison
@colinmorrisonuk.bsky.social
Founder of Flashes & Flames: The Global Media Business Weekly, for readers who are leaders in media, information and events. Former CEO of news and media companies in UK, Europe and AsiaPacific. In the UK: CBE and a Spurs fan. www.flashesandflames.com
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Our subscribers are reading about the bold plans of the 'new' owners of the UK's Telegraph Media Group to take on the New York Times in the US and across the world. But they start with a UK news brand that is still about 50% print. Can they do it? What will it take ? Only in Flashes & Flames.
May 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Our subscribers are reading about the bold plans of the 'new' owners of the UK's Telegraph Media Group to take on the New York Times in the US and across the world. But they start with a UK news brand that is still about 50% print. Can they do it? What will it take ? Only in Flashes & Flames.
Our subscribers have just started reading about the (sometimes surprising) ways in which the global events industry is changing, about what's next for Vox Media (a real digital news survivor), and about insights and ideas from the Flashes & Flames Monetising B2B conference. Are you a media leader?
May 23, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Our subscribers have just started reading about the (sometimes surprising) ways in which the global events industry is changing, about what's next for Vox Media (a real digital news survivor), and about insights and ideas from the Flashes & Flames Monetising B2B conference. Are you a media leader?
Our subscribers are reading about how AI can boost journalism (yes), about the media-tech-marketing buyer of Centaur's best business and why The Economist is getting personal. If you're a leader, you're reading Flashes & Flames. What are you waiting for? It’s Friday. www.flashesandflames.com
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May 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our subscribers are reading about how AI can boost journalism (yes), about the media-tech-marketing buyer of Centaur's best business and why The Economist is getting personal. If you're a leader, you're reading Flashes & Flames. What are you waiting for? It’s Friday. www.flashesandflames.com
Flashes & Flames subscribers are reading all about: the fast-growing B2B and specialist consumer media group of Craig Fuller, the future of magazines, how radio and outdoor advertising fit together, and how (and why) memberships work for media. Our readers are leaders. Are you?
May 9, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Flashes & Flames subscribers are reading all about: the fast-growing B2B and specialist consumer media group of Craig Fuller, the future of magazines, how radio and outdoor advertising fit together, and how (and why) memberships work for media. Our readers are leaders. Are you?
Our subscribers are reading how a private equity company has struck gold with the ‘weaker’ part of Euromoney. Would-be buyers are lining up to buy the last 11 data and events companies. Plus: Is this a new beginning or the end for Quartz?
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April 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our subscribers are reading how a private equity company has struck gold with the ‘weaker’ part of Euromoney. Would-be buyers are lining up to buy the last 11 data and events companies. Plus: Is this a new beginning or the end for Quartz?
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Flashes & Flames: The Global Media Business Weekly
Flashes & Flames subscribers are reading about the rise and rise of GlobalData and some curious acquisitions, also about Insurance Insider's CEO Mariana Valle, and Graydon Carter's message to weekend newspapers. Come and join us. Friday will never be the same.
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There's nothing like the word 'data' for exciting investors. It triggers thoughts of exclusive content, the very antidote…
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April 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Flashes & Flames subscribers are reading about the rise and rise of GlobalData and some curious acquisitions, also about Insurance Insider's CEO Mariana Valle, and Graydon Carter's message to weekend newspapers. Come and join us. Friday will never be the same.
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Flashes & Flames subscribers are now reading about the re-energised Haymarket, with more than 50% of its revenue from the US, Industry Dive Sean Griffey's views on the future of B2B, and big change at the UK's largest news group. Join the leaders who are readers. Friday will never be the same.
April 4, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Flashes & Flames subscribers are now reading about the re-energised Haymarket, with more than 50% of its revenue from the US, Industry Dive Sean Griffey's views on the future of B2B, and big change at the UK's largest news group. Join the leaders who are readers. Friday will never be the same.
Our subscribers are reading about how It's time for a new plan at Future, with a new CEO taking over this weekend. How (some) trade shows are changing, how media companies can avoid the (teenage) hype of AI, and why the Spanish prime minister is trying to take control of a leading daily newspaper.
March 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Our subscribers are reading about how It's time for a new plan at Future, with a new CEO taking over this weekend. How (some) trade shows are changing, how media companies can avoid the (teenage) hype of AI, and why the Spanish prime minister is trying to take control of a leading daily newspaper.
Our subscribers are reading about how a tiny UK company is conquering the world with a little help from Apple News. How Semafor is a global news company with a B2B business model and how theSkimm finally found a buyer.
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Friday wouldn’t be Friday without Flashes & Flames: The Media Business Weekly
March 21, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Our subscribers are reading about how a tiny UK company is conquering the world with a little help from Apple News. How Semafor is a global news company with a B2B business model and how theSkimm finally found a buyer.
Friday wouldn’t be Friday without Flashes & Flames: The Media Business Weekly
Friday wouldn’t be Friday without Flashes & Flames: The Media Business Weekly
Flashes & Flames subscribers are reading about how Mumsnet - at 25 - is really only starting, about how The Economist does data,how Mr Beast (surprisingly) makes his profit, and what merger of media M&A specialists means.
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March 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Flashes & Flames subscribers are reading about how Mumsnet - at 25 - is really only starting, about how The Economist does data,how Mr Beast (surprisingly) makes his profit, and what merger of media M&A specialists means.
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Our subscribers are reading about: New Scientist's surprisingly dismal few years under Daily Mail ownership, the AI power of TrendingNow (is it the future of B2B news?), about Mark Allen's hiccup, and Meidas gold from opposing Trump. It only takes 2 minutes to join us. Friday will never be the same.
March 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Our subscribers are reading about: New Scientist's surprisingly dismal few years under Daily Mail ownership, the AI power of TrendingNow (is it the future of B2B news?), about Mark Allen's hiccup, and Meidas gold from opposing Trump. It only takes 2 minutes to join us. Friday will never be the same.
Our subscribers are reading about how Apple News+ is enriching magazine publishers but may really be more of a threat than an opportunity. And how trade shows are getting younger. You can subscribe in two minutes (and even sign up for our Monetising B2B conference in London. Our readers are leaders
February 28, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Our subscribers are reading about how Apple News+ is enriching magazine publishers but may really be more of a threat than an opportunity. And how trade shows are getting younger. You can subscribe in two minutes (and even sign up for our Monetising B2B conference in London. Our readers are leaders
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How sport media's best-kept secret is chasing £100mn - Flashes & Flames
Vic Daniels is a Brit banker-turned-headhunter who stumbled into media via content-rich, high-speed sites for jobs seekers in…
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February 21, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Our subscribers are reading about the London launch of Broadsheet. They're also booking for Monetising B2B conference in London on 20 May. We have a lineup of 23 speakers for what will be a real learning event.
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Aussie 'Broadsheet' to launch in London - Flashes & Flames
Three years after the 57-year-old Time Our magazine stopped printing its original London edition, the Australian publisher whom…
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February 14, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Our subscribers are reading about the London launch of Broadsheet. They're also booking for Monetising B2B conference in London on 20 May. We have a lineup of 23 speakers for what will be a real learning event.
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Flashes & Flames subscribers are reading about the life and times of Chris Anderson, founder of Future and transformational leader of TED. Who will be the new owner of TED?
If you're in B2B media and events, signup for the ‘Monetising B2B' conference on 20 May in London.
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If you're in B2B media and events, signup for the ‘Monetising B2B' conference on 20 May in London.
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February 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Flashes & Flames subscribers are reading about the life and times of Chris Anderson, founder of Future and transformational leader of TED. Who will be the new owner of TED?
If you're in B2B media and events, signup for the ‘Monetising B2B' conference on 20 May in London.
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If you're in B2B media and events, signup for the ‘Monetising B2B' conference on 20 May in London.
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Subscribers are reading how Future's new CEO might signal the return of the dream team. They're also reading about the events leaders speaking at our ‘Monetising B2B’ conference in London on 20 May. Have you booked yet? Flashes & Flames: The Global Media Business Weekly? Our readers are leaders.
January 31, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Subscribers are reading how Future's new CEO might signal the return of the dream team. They're also reading about the events leaders speaking at our ‘Monetising B2B’ conference in London on 20 May. Have you booked yet? Flashes & Flames: The Global Media Business Weekly? Our readers are leaders.
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What does data mean to B2B? - Flashes & Flames
Most of the speakers are now confirmed for ‘Monetising B2B’ in London in May. The one-day conference comprises…
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January 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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How insurgent 'festivals' can disrupt trade shows - Flashes & Flames
It's almost two years since the 24-year-old Hyve Group was acquired 60:40 by Providence Equity Partners and Searchlight…
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January 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Are you reading how the Daily Mail Group's fastest growing business is not in news? Have you got your Earlybird discount to our conference, London on 20 May, "Monetising B2B Information & Events", with RELX, Wm Reed, RX, Economist, CloserStill, Terrapinn, Informa +many more www.flashesandflames.com
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January 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Are you reading how the Daily Mail Group's fastest growing business is not in news? Have you got your Earlybird discount to our conference, London on 20 May, "Monetising B2B Information & Events", with RELX, Wm Reed, RX, Economist, CloserStill, Terrapinn, Informa +many more www.flashesandflames.com
Our subscribers are reading about the M&A boom in media, the success of Daily Upside newsletter - and about a major conference "Monetising B2B Information and Events" on 20 May in London. Subscribe now in just 2 minutes. Friday will never be the same. Flashes & Flames: Global Media Business Weekly
January 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Our subscribers are reading about the M&A boom in media, the success of Daily Upside newsletter - and about a major conference "Monetising B2B Information and Events" on 20 May in London. Subscribe now in just 2 minutes. Friday will never be the same. Flashes & Flames: Global Media Business Weekly
It's only taken "Fleet Street" (ie the Sunday Times of London) two days to catch up with Flashes & Flames' exclusive on David Montgomery's pursuit ofTelegraph Media Group. Just saying.
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Will Montgomery buy the Telegraph? - Flashes & Flames
David Montgomery, the veteran UK newspaper executive who is losing control of his listed local news group National…
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January 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It's only taken "Fleet Street" (ie the Sunday Times of London) two days to catch up with Flashes & Flames' exclusive on David Montgomery's pursuit ofTelegraph Media Group. Just saying.
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Flashes & Flames subscribers are reading about how David Montgomery might be buying the Telegraph, what AI really means for media, how FHM got away with it, and how Estates Gazette was saved. Why not join us? Friday will never be the same. www.flashesandflames.com : The Global Media Business Weekly
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January 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Flashes & Flames subscribers are reading about how David Montgomery might be buying the Telegraph, what AI really means for media, how FHM got away with it, and how Estates Gazette was saved. Why not join us? Friday will never be the same. www.flashesandflames.com : The Global Media Business Weekly
Happy New Year to subscribers of Flashes & Flames: Global Media Business Weekly. For those yet to enjoy our analytical deepdives of companies in media, information and events , here is complimentary access to our 30 best-read deepdives
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For your reading before, during or after the holiday season, we present The Year in Media 2024, our…
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Happy New Year to subscribers of Flashes & Flames: Global Media Business Weekly. For those yet to enjoy our analytical deepdives of companies in media, information and events , here is complimentary access to our 30 best-read deepdives
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How Mark Allen is saving Estates Gazette, his fourth 'bargain buy' from RELX. You can read all about it, along with background on what was once the UK's most profitable B2B brand. As a Christmas gift (!), you can read it even if you're not (yet) a subscriber to Flashes & Flames. Enjoy the good news!
December 24, 2024 at 10:53 AM
How Mark Allen is saving Estates Gazette, his fourth 'bargain buy' from RELX. You can read all about it, along with background on what was once the UK's most profitable B2B brand. As a Christmas gift (!), you can read it even if you're not (yet) a subscriber to Flashes & Flames. Enjoy the good news!