PPA
PPA is an event partner of the Specialist Media Show. PPA will be exhibiting at the Show and explaining the benefits of membership for specialist media owners.
Barry McIlheney, CEO of PPA, will be speaking at the Conference.
“The PPA is committed to promoting and protecting the interests of all its publisher members,” says CEO Barry McIlheney, “be they big or small, consumer or business-to-business, general or specialist. It is great to see an exciting new event such as The Specialist Media Show cater for the more independent sector, and I very much look forward to meeting with a number of our members on the day.”
The Value of Membership
When you join PPA, your company becomes a member of one of the UK’s leading trade associations. PPA membership is the true mark of professionalism for magazine and business media publishers.
PPA stands for press freedom and our job is to protect and promote the interests of the UK magazine and business media industry in every way possible.
By joining PPA you will be able to take advantage of an extensive range of benefits and services:
PROTECTING & ADVISING:
We are constantly striving to defend the legal, regulatory and commercial environment in which our members operate. As a PPA member you will benefit from:
- A dedicated legal helpline offering free advice on a wide range of legal issues
- Updates and analysis on key political developments and new legislation affecting members’ businesses
- Practical advice and tools to help members minimise the environmental impact of their operations
INSIGHT & INFORMATION:
Information is power and PPA is focused on providing up to the minute market information, analysis and insight. Membership of PPA provides you with:
- Privileged access to leading edge research as well as market knowledge, case studies, analysis and insight
- Help & information on navigating the changing digital environment
PROMOTING:
PPA is dedicated to promoting magazines and business media and their brands to advertisers and agencies; highlighting the editorial and financial health of our industry; and championing magazines as a category at retail. Membership of PPA offers you access to:
- Case studies & presentations showcasing the value and effectiveness of magazines
- Evidence for members to use showing how magazines work with other media in meeting ad goals
NETWORKING & COMMUNITY:
We realise the importance of sharing ideas, information and best practice and are always looking at new ways to bring our members together. As a PPA member you will have:
- The opportunity to network and exchange ideas at a variety of events, ranging from small, topical seminars to large conferences & awards ceremonies
- The chance to take part in PPA’s network of influential committees
- A central point, through the Independent Publishers’ Advisory Council (IPAC) for smaller publishers to share experiences and knowledge and to network with other members
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
PPA has a strong interest in training and development and we are passionate about ensuring that the industry continues to attract and develop talent. As a PPA member you will have discounted access to:
- A range of training courses spanning the spectrum of publishing disciplines
- A series of professional qualifications, developed in conjunction with the Periodicals Training Council
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN PPA?
Membership fees are based on your publishing turnover. The fees are calculated on the basis of £1 per 000 for the first £1.25 million and then 75p per 000 for the next £60 million, subject to a minimum fee of £895.
SAVE 10% ON PPA MEMBERSHIP AT THE SPECIALIST MEDIA SHOW!
As a visitor to the Specialist Media Show, PPA is offering new members an exclusive 10% saving on PPA membership!
For further information please contact a member of our team below:
Nicola Rowe, Director of Circulation & Member Services, Tel: 020 7400 7527,
Email: nicola.rowe@ppa.co.uk
Rose Barker, Member Services Executive, Tel: 020 7400 7544,
Email: rose.barker@ppa.co.uk
