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March 3, 2026
David Cotter

AI: Rise of the editors

March 3, 2026
David Cotter
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
January 23, 2026
David Cotter

The secrets to successful newsletters

January 23, 2026
David Cotter
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
December 2, 2025
David Cotter

BSME Awards 2025

December 2, 2025
David Cotter
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
October 29, 2025
David Cotter

DEI dinner at Bob Bob Ricard

October 29, 2025
David Cotter
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
September 29, 2025
David Cotter

How to (try and) make money from indie mags

September 29, 2025
David Cotter
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
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 Summer Party at Lucky Cat

July 18, 2025
David Cotter
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
June 16, 2025
David Cotter

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition: press view

June 16, 2025
David Cotter
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
June 3, 2025
David Cotter

Talent Awards 2025

June 3, 2025
David Cotter
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
May 7, 2025
David Cotter

Breakfast with Tina Brown

May 7, 2025
David Cotter
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
April 28, 2025
David Cotter

AI & journalism – how to make AI your friend

April 28, 2025
David Cotter
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
March 24, 2025
David Cotter

In conversation with Emma Barnett

March 24, 2025
David Cotter
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
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 Chair 2025

February 5, 2025
David Cotter
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
January 26, 2025
David Cotter

Bridging the journalism and advertising divide

January 26, 2025
David Cotter
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
November 26, 2024
David Cotter

BSME Awards 2024

November 26, 2024
David Cotter
BSME Awards 2024

Please visit BSME Awards 2024 for photos and videos about the event.

November 26, 2024
David Cotter
October 18, 2024
David Cotter

The Cover is NOW!

October 18, 2024
David Cotter
The Cover is NOW!

The Bankside Hotel was buzzing on Tuesday night as seven titans of the UK magazine industry gathered to discuss the art, craft and business of making killer covers. The BSME’s The Cover is Now! event is one of the most hotly anticipated in its annual calendar.

October 18, 2024
David Cotter
September 20, 2024
David Cotter

Reporting on the Year of Elections

September 20, 2024
David Cotter
Reporting on the Year of Elections

2024 is the year of elections but how is the role of trusted journalism changing in an increasingly polarised world where social media is dominant and misinformation is rife?

September 20, 2024
David Cotter
July 17, 2024
David Cotter

How to win a BSME award

July 17, 2024
David Cotter
How to win a BSME award

Winning a BSME Award can be a highlight of your journalistic career, but it requires skill to craft a winning entry that will impress the most demanding of judges - your editorial peers.

July 17, 2024
David Cotter
June 5, 2024
David Cotter

Talent Awards 2024

June 5, 2024
David Cotter
Talent Awards 2024

Britain’s rising editorial stars were crowned last night at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. The annual ceremony for up-and-coming talent in the magazine and digital publishing industry was held by the British Society of Magazine Editors at 100 Wardour Street, London.

June 5, 2024
David Cotter
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