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We've all heard the news over the past few months about Apple News and Facebook's Instant Articles, and we at Page Lizard have been working hard to understand the implications of these changes to the publishing industry.

At a PPA Tech Talk last week, we listened to publisher's concerns and hopes for Apple News and similar social and media channels, along with the growth of mobile-first content consumption and how to adapt to these new patterns.

Page Lizard were proud to support the annual PPA Awards, celebrating world-class talent in the magazine media industry.

Last night, we donned our ballgowns and bow ties and headed into London for an evening of glitz, glamour and publishing excellence! This prestigious event has been running for 35 years, and hosts the much-anticipated Cover of the Year award.

Last week, we hosted a Tech Talk at the PPA to discuss the facts and implications of Apple News with publishers.

After presenting what facts we had gathered about Apple News and other media publishing channels like Facebook and Flipboard, we opened the discussion up to publishers to talk about their views on what this could mean for them.

Twitter have implemented the first instance of a store front, built directly into their user's interface.

Working in an ever-changing digital landscape means that ideas and concepts can often be short-lived. So how do you keep up with the trends and stay innovative? Here are some examples of how some publishers and tech companies are trying to stop employees from becoming complacent.

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