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Formed in 2002, Association of Online Publishers (AOP) is a UK industry body representing digital publishing companies.

We champion the interests of media owners from diverse backgrounds including newspaper and magazine publishing, TV and radio broadcasting, and pure online media. Our mission is to support these organisations in their continued commitment to the creation and  distribution of high-quality, original content, for the benefit of the consumer.

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Our bespoke research allows our members to benchmark their performance in the industry

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Richard Podcast

Why Premium Publishers Still Matter in an AI-Driven World

What is the role of premium publishers in a fragmented, AI-driven media landscape? AOP’s MD Richard Reeves sat down with Advertising Week to explore why trust and quality environments are making a comeback, and why supporting premium content isn’t just a moral decision – it’s a smart commercial move for brands looking to drive real impact. Listen in to the conversation here to discover why premium publishers still matter in an AI-driven world.

Published: 01 Apr 2026

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AOP News | Awards News

Four must-haves for successful media partnerships

At its heart, a media partnership is an exercise in trust. Compelling branded content has to align with two distinct imperatives: the advertiser’s outcomes, and the editorial expectations of the media partner.

Published: 12 Mar 2026

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AOP celebrates the brave, bold, joyful and pragmatic in digital publishing

The digital publishing industry has had its share of gloomy headlines lately — from traffic declines to AI disruption. But as judging begins for this year’s AOP Digital Publishing Awards, Richard Reeves, Managing Director, AOP UK, pauses to celebrate a different side of the industry: the brave, the bold, the joyful and the pragmatic publishers who keep pushing forward despite the challenges.

Published: 09 Mar 2026

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UK AD SPEND ROSE 11.4% TO £12.5BN IN Q3 2025

The latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure report has found that UK advertising spend rose by 11.4% to £12.5bn in Q3 2025.

Published: 29 Jan 2026

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New CAP Guidance on Less Healthy Food Advertising

The ASA has today published its final guidance for industry on the new rules around Less Healthy Foods (LHF) advertising.

Published: 05 Dec 2025

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Pioneering New Data Service to Deliver Industry First With Earned Media Impact From Major News Titles

Launching today, Newsworthy will allow PR and communications professionals to buy accurate article level data from earned media coverage in influential news media brands for the very first time.

Published: 18 Nov 2025

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Immediate Appoints Heather Payne as New Chief Technology & Product Officer

Immediate, home to trusted brands that people love, have announced the appointment of Heather Payne as Chief Technology & Product Officer.

Published: 30 Mar 2026

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Matt Weston outpaces teammates as Britain’s most-read-about 2026 Winter Olympian

Winter Olympics double-gold medalist Matt Weston has won significantly more readership attention than his fellow Team GB athletes, according to Taboola.

Published: 26 Feb 2026

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Taboola Names Krishan Bhatia as Chief Business Officer; Amazon Ads and NBCUniversal Veteran to Lead Global Sales and Partnerships

Taboola today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of Krishan Bhatia as Chief Business Officer.

Published: 24 Feb 2026

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