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July 8, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)

How to build your profile (while doing your day job)

July 8, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
How to build your profile (while doing your day job)

Deborah Joseph, Paul McNamee, Zing Tsjeng and Justice Williams MBE shared some brilliant insights into building a personal brand without it taking over your life — and a huge thanks to Kirsty McGregor for hosting this fascinating breakfast event.

July 8, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)

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June 29, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)

BSME ICONs lunch with Ian Hislop

June 29, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
BSME ICONs lunch with Ian Hislop

Dan Green and Ian Hislop had a conversation about editing, journalism, and what it takes to run a publication that actually says something. Sharp questions, honest answers, good food, and a room full of editors hanging on every word.

June 29, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
May 14, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)

Talent Awards 2026

May 14, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
Talent Awards 2026

The brightest new names in British magazine and digital publishing were celebrated last night at the BSME Talent Awards 2026, held at Quaglino’s, St James’s, London. Hosted by broadcaster and author Kemi Rodgers, alongside BSME chair 2026 Dan Green, the event recognised the next generation of editorial excellence across print and digital platforms.

May 14, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
May 4, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)

The Devil Wears Branded Content

May 4, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
The Devil Wears Branded Content

Branded content has spent years trying to shake its "dirty" reputation. At BSME’s April event at The Peninsula, it felt like that argument might finally be settled.

May 4, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
March 23, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)

The Big BSME Mixer: A night to remember

March 23, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
The Big BSME Mixer: A night to remember

The first big BSME event of 2026 brought together editors, creatives and industry figures for an evening at the gorgeous Bob Bob Ricard City — and what an evening it was. The room buzzed, the canapés kept coming and the fizz flowed.

March 23, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
March 3, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)

AI: Rise of the editors

March 3, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
AI: Rise of the editors

AI is already shaping how editorial teams work. The question is: are you leading it, or reacting to it?

This BSME session at Bankside Autograph Collection cut through the hype and fear to show editors what good AI use looks like right now, highlighting quick wins that actually save time, and offering practical guidance on leading teams confidently through AI adoption.

March 3, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
January 23, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)

The secrets to successful newsletters

January 23, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
The secrets to successful newsletters

What is the key to a successful newsletter in 2026? Our panel of experts reveal their top tips for building dedicated audiences in an ever-changing digital landscape.

January 23, 2026
David Cotter (BSME)
December 2, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

BSME Awards 2025

December 2, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
BSME Awards 2025

Britain’s top editors, art directors, columnists and creatives were honoured at the BSME Awards 2025, known affectionately as the Oscars of the magazine world.

December 2, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
October 29, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

DEI dinner at Bob Bob Ricard

October 29, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
DEI dinner at Bob Bob Ricard

The BSME was delighted to host an intimate dinner and discussion around diversity and inclusion in the media industry on 23 October. 

October 29, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
September 29, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

How to (try and) make money from indie mags

September 29, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
How to (try and) make money from indie mags

Passion and a great idea are the typical ingredients of making an indie magazine – but how do you turn that into commercial success?

September 29, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
September 8, 2025
Maree Featherstonhaugh

ICONS lunch with Caitlin Moran

September 8, 2025
Maree Featherstonhaugh
ICONS lunch with Caitlin Moran

The BSME hosted a special lunch with award-winning author, journalist and columnist, Caitlin Moran, in the beautiful Mirror Room at the Rosewood Hotel, London, hosted by our 2025 Chair, Andrea Thompson.

September 8, 2025
Maree Featherstonhaugh
July 18, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

BSME Summer Party at Lucky Cat

July 18, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
BSME Summer Party at Lucky Cat

Moments from last night’s BSME Summer Party on the rooftop terrace of Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, hosted by our 2025 Chair, Andrea Thompson.

July 18, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
June 16, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition: press view

June 16, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition: press view

BSME members welcomed the opportunity for some creative R&R, spotting big hitters and enjoying some fantasy shopping at the press preview of the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts.

June 16, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
June 3, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

Talent Awards 2025

June 3, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
Talent Awards 2025

The brightest new names in British magazine and digital publishing were celebrated last night at the BSME Talent Awards 2025, held at 100 Wardour Street in Soho, London.

June 3, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
May 7, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

Breakfast with Tina Brown

May 7, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
Breakfast with Tina Brown

The BSME hosted a compelling breakfast event this week featuring renowned former Vanity Fair and The New Yorker editor and author, Tina Brown CBE. 

May 7, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
April 28, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

AI & journalism – how to make AI your friend

April 28, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
AI & journalism – how to make AI your friend

Twenty-five years ago, the internet revolution began to transform the media world. With AI, the changes will be foundational – but does that present a threat or an opportunity?

April 28, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
March 24, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

In conversation with Emma Barnett

March 24, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
In conversation with Emma Barnett

To celebrate International Women’s Month, the BSME and Rosewood London are hosting a thought-provoking discussion about women in journalism featuring Andrea Thompson, chair of the BSME and editor-in-chief of Marie Claire in conversation with journalist and broadcaster Emma Barnett

March 24, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
February 5, 2025
Maree Featherstonhaugh

BSME Networking

February 5, 2025
Maree Featherstonhaugh
BSME Networking

We kicked off 2025 in style last night at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair to welcome Andrea Thompson as the new chair of the British Society of Magazine Editors, and thank Gideon Spanier for his brilliant leadership as our outgoing chair.

February 5, 2025
Maree Featherstonhaugh
February 5, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

BSME Chair 2025

February 5, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
BSME Chair 2025

The British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME) has announced the appointment of Andrea Thompson, editor-in-chief at Marie Claire, as its 2025 chair, succeeding Gideon Spanier, UK editor-in-chief atCampaign.

February 5, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
January 26, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)

Bridging the journalism and advertising divide

January 26, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
Bridging the journalism and advertising divide

In the week after Meta announced it was firing 40,000 factcheckers and with trusted reporting seemingly under attack, BSME members came together to discuss how to bridge the divide between journalism and advertising. 

January 26, 2025
David Cotter (BSME)
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