David Cotter

Dec 9, 2024 | thecritic.co.uk | David Cotter

On the joys of exploring a year in music Now that the wrappings have been peeled back from our yearly listening lists, with what have we been left? The commodification of personality in the age of digital information, the affirmation of in-group identity in our attention economy, or a celebration of music as the force of human relationality? Like an excited child, each Advent I await the unveiling of Spotify Wrapped: a musical time capsule diarising the highs and lows of the year.

Sep 20, 2024 | bsme.com | David Cotter

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? At this BSME event, we spoke to leading political journalists and editors about the recent general election and the early days of Keir Starmer's new government, plus we discussed the forthcoming US Presidential vote and broader trends when it comes to reporting on politics in the UK and around the world.

May 13, 2024 | bsme.com | David Cotter

Members of the BSME came together last week to discuss the secrets of subscriptions and how to execute them. The panel was hosted by Dan Green, editor of The Week Junior Science+Nature, featured insights from Catherine de Lange, editor of New Scientist, Nick de Semlyen, editor of Empire, Maisie McCabe, editor of Campaign and Abi Spooner, strategy partner at Atlas. Bauer Media hosted the panel discussion at the company’s recently-opened London headquarters, The Lantern.

Apr 27, 2024 | bsme.com | David Cotter

The BSME hosted an unforgettable lunch with fashion and magazine trailblazer Edward Enninful OBE, who had been at the helm of British Vogue for six years before becoming global creative and cultural advisor for Vogue and editorial advisor for British Vogue.

Feb 1, 2024 | bsme.com | David Cotter

The British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME) has announced the appointment of Gideon Spanier, UK editor-in-chief at Campaign, as its 2024 chair, succeeding Deborah Joseph, European editorial director at GLAMOUR UK. Gideon Spanier will be supported by vice-chairs Laura Bartlett, founding editor-in-chief at House of Coco,Chris Lupton, creative director at Empire and Andrea Thompson, editor-in-chief at Marie Claire.