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It’s that time of year again when forecasts are made for where the publishing and tech media trends are heading in 2017. So, here’s a round-up of predictions from the top commentators.

But first our pick of the favourite based on what we consider to be the five pillars of modern publishing:

It's a tough task to try and summarise a day with such varied, interesting discussions, but we love a challenge!

Facebook have scheduled the launch of their own breaking news app, Notify - stepping up to the challenge from Apple News.

A report from the FT suggested that the app could be made available this week, and will feature content from 'a range of print, digital and video companies'.

Facebook have started to test their new ‘floating video’ feature, hoping to enhance the overall social media experience of their users.

But is this something the presumed ‘multitasking’ generation of today needs? Or is it in fact a division of attention that will enrage more than it will enhance?

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