AOP News | Ask the Associates

Inspiration in action: Eight publishers who are leading the way in 2025

When you’re jumping from deadline to deadline, it’s easy to lose sight of the remarkable achievements happening all around us. But recognising the great work being done across the industry is vital – both to celebrate the trailblazers pushing the boundaries, and to inspire us all to new heights. To uncover the digital publishers delivering stand-out, innovative work, we reached out to our Associate partners to discover who’s raising the bar with their approach…

AOP News | Research

Digital Publishers Prioritising Business Fundamentals as ESG Efforts Wane, Reveals AOP Survey

The Association of Online Publishers (AOP) has released the ‘Digital Publishing: Outlook and Priorities for 2025’ report, summarising findings from its annual survey of digital publishers and solutions providers. The report shows a strong emphasis on readership and revenue growth, gradual relaxation around AI, and a de-prioritisation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

AOP News | Awards News

The secret to sticky content that really delivers

Put your hand in the air if the first thing you do in the morning is scroll on your phone? Now, keep your hand up if it’s also the last thing you do at night.

MAKE IT FAIR

The Make It Fair campaign is urging the government to support the UK’s creative talent. The campaign is calling for publishers and creatives to get their fair share, to take a stand against stolen content and to ensure a sustainable future for AI and the creative industry.

Industry News

Allwyn UK Chief Executive Officer, Andria Vidler, Becomes Advertising Association President

The Advertising Association is pleased to announce Andria Vidler, Chief Executive of Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, as its new President. She takes on the role following the completion of a 3-year tenure by President, Alessandra Bellini, who will continue her work with the Advertising Association as the Chair of the Ad Net Zero UK Group. As President, Vidler will guide the strategic direction of the association’s work on behalf of the UK advertising industry to promote the role and rights of responsible advertising - trusted, inclusive and sustainable - and its value to people, society, businesses and the economy.

Industry News

AI Opportunities Action Plan: Creative Rights In AI Coalition Warns Against Mirroring EU Approach And Rejects Suggestion Of ‘Uncertainty’ In UK Law

Reacting to the publication of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, the Creative Rights in AI Coalition have made the following statement.