Video is an increasingly important way for publishers and advertisers to get their message across to audiences, but original production is a big editorial investment.  So many publishers are looking at ways to source existing video content and generate new revenues from online video.

Total Telecom serves the worldwide telecoms sector, focussing on the business and marketing issues facing blue chip companies like BT or Verizon.   Since Terrapinn acquired the title from Emap they have transformed it from a print magazine to a global digital business with a series of targeted events, making them the latest on the 2012 Media Pioneer Awards shortlist.

Latest Media Pioneer, independent Millivres Prowler, publish three titles for the gay community: Pink Paper, Gay Times and Diva. In the last two years they have migrated much of their publishing activities into digital media, supporting expansion into international markets.

Factory Media publish a wide portfolio of action sports titles, covering BMX biking to surfing to windsurfing, and have just acquired six more titles in Germany. They are pioneering fully paid-for subscriptions on iPhone and iPad. During 2010 total app sales grew by 26%, with subscription sales up 343%.