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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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AOP CRUNCH: Converting scrolling into revenue and audience growth

The world has changed, and online publishers need to change with it. Reuters’ 2026 Digital News Report found that 52% of under 35s treat social media, video networks, or AI chatbots as their primary news source. Publishers must master platforms beyond their websites if they want to reach people where they are and remain relevant, writes Richard Reeves.

Published: 16 Oct 2026

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The LLM Catch-22: User Trust in AI Depends on Sources That Don’t Get Clicks

Without publisher content, artificial intelligence is not very intelligent at all. While many publishers may look at the declines in referral traffic since the proliferation of AI and feel despair, we must remember the value that we have. It is our intellectual property that “teaches” the same LLMs that are now powering interfaces that syphon our traffic.

Published: 11 Sept 2026

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From Web Surfing to Staying Put: AI Interfaces Lock in Users to Publishers’ Peril

Will we see web surfing become a forgotten skill in our lifetimes? Use of AI search and chat interfaces is more than a mere change in the format in which information is presented, they alter user behaviour from active exploration towards accepting what is given.

Published: 10 Sept 2026

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The New York Times, Agence France-Presse, The Economist, and The Atlantic join global coalition to defend publishers against AI

A global coalition established to prevent AI companies from misusing or profiting from media organisations’ content without their permission has today announced its largest expansion to date.

Published: 13 Oct 2026

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Applications open for the 2027 Stationers’ Company Warrants

The Stationers’ Company announced today that it is now open for applications for new Warrants and 2027 Warrant renewals.

Published: 15 Sept 2026

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Ozone and Content Ignite announce exclusive new UK partnership to extend the platform’s demand to independent and specialist publishers

Ozone, the digital advertising business owned by leading publishers, today announces a new partnership with Content Ignite. Acting as a bridge between Ozone and its own UK publisher partners, Content Ignite will make Ozone’s premium demand available through its Fusion platform.

Published: 19 Aug 2026

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Immediate Appoint Lisa Smosarski and Elly Parsons as Part of New Radio Times Leadership Team

Immediate, home to trusted brands that people love, have announced the appointments of Lisa Smosarski, as Radio Times Managing Director, and Elly Parsons, as Radio Times Multimedia Director, as part of a new-look leadership team for the brand.

Published: 20 Oct 2026

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AutoNotion Reaches £8 Programmatic Page RPM with Opti Digital

Opti Digital, the leading AdTech company specialising in publisher revenue optimisation, today announced the results of its collaboration with AutoNotion, an independent automotive publication with a broad readership.

Published: 15 Oct 2026

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Equativ Partners with DoubleVerify to Elevate Media Quality and Programmatic Curation Precision

Equativ, the leading end-to-end media platform, today announces a strategic integration with DoubleVerify (DV), a global leader in digital media quality measurement and analytics. This collaboration allows Equativ to integrate advanced media quality verification technology (viewability, brand suitability, contextual alignment, and attention) directly into its SSP to offer buyers and publishers more precise and effective programmatic curation.

Published: 08 Oct 2026

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