Plus: how Lookout News is building profitable local media with
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Happy Friday! This week we’ve got a rare interview with the editor of the UK’s New Statesman, a current affairs magazine that has historically had the ear of the country’s Labour government. The brand owes millions to its proprietor, GlobalData CEO Mike Danson—but a year into the new editor’s tenure, both circulation and hype are building. |
Going away from print altogether, we’ve got a story about Lookout Local, Ken Doctor’s bid to build a model for local news in the digital era. Doctor told AMO he’s on track for 10,000 paying members by the end of the year: let’s get into it. |
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On October 20-21 here in New York City, we are bringing together 250+ of the best media and events operators for a day-and-a-half of in-depth discussion on what’s working and not. We’ll be discussing: |
Organizational design in an AI era Growing community-based businesses The state of M&A (hello CloserStill & Questex!) And so much more…
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If you’re planning to be there at the AMO Summit, be sure to get your tickets today. Ticket prices increase in June. |
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I spoke with Dan Loosemore, CEO of InfraXMedia, for the AMO Show this week. In this episode, we dug into how he's building a multi-brand B2B platform across media, events and accredited training in the digital infrastructure space, why the company launched Yotta as a standalone mega-conference in Las Vegas, the thesis behind acquiring Data Center Nation and SDxCentral and what it looks like operationally to run a global events business spanning New York to Riyadh. |
Watch it on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you get your podcasts. |
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Circulation, and Buzz, Up at The New Statesman After a Year Under New Editor |
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The New Statesman, a UK current affairs magazine associated with the likes of Virginia Woolf, John Maynard Keynes and Christopher Hitchens, says circulation is up 10% since its new, ex-Atlantic editor Tom McTague took charge a year ago. McTague (pictured) told AMO his strategy is based on scoops, “radical” front covers and more stories about the British left beyond the governing Labour Party. |
Read full story here. |
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Local news
Profitable Local News. How Lookout Local’s Doing it |
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Lookout Local founder Ken Doctor tells AMO success at its Santa Cruz and Eugene-Springfield branches is built on local advertising and memberships—as well as physical spaces that let it host parties and community events. |
Read full story here. |
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