Podcasts about associated media publishing

Today is woman’s day in South Africa. And my guest is a woman who is boldly opening new frontiers through the radical digital transformation of her family business, Associated Media Publishing. A company that her mother started three decades ago, and one that she has been leading for the past few years. Very few industries have experienced the extent of the disruption that publishing has experienced. Julia shares how she navigated the very stormy waters of disruption. And how she has now reached a place where Associated Media Publishing can now truly say they have transformed to “omnichannel media platform". It is a story that will be playing itself out in many industries in the years to come, and lessons that Julia conveys has a broad application to most businesses.

This week Julia Raphaely, CEO of Associated Media Publishing, takes us through how magazines can act as storefronts, the differences between the SA and UK magazine markets, why people are continuing to make time for print products, and the benefits of international collaboration between people who love magazines. In the news roundup the team discusses Byline's 'pivot to print', Disney taking a write-down on its investment in Vice, and belately discuss the Guardian breaking even.

This week we talk to Ms Jane Raphaely Chairperson of Associated Media Publishing, which publishes both internationally acclaimed, and South African brands, ranging from Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, WOW, House and Leisure, Good Housekeeping/Goeie Huishouding, H&L Renovations, H&L Food, SA Lingerie to Cosmo on Campus. We discuss some of the pivotal movements that have gathered momentum in the last 12-months to advance women’s rights of equality and empowerment, such as MeToo, SheDecides, HeforShe, and Impact 10x10x10. We mention the rise of alignments, like those established between Marie Claire and Business Women’s Association to develop action plans for women heading up companies to jointly target issues that are holding women back, moving from merely talking about problems to taking resolutions. We recognise that justice for women requires men to be part of the delivery and not the problem. In closing we acknowledge that positive changes for women are not only possible but probable. Tune in for more…

This week we talk to Ms Jane Raphaely Chairperson of Associated Media Publishing, which publishes both internationally acclaimed and South African brands, ranging from Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, WOW, House and Leisure, Good Housekeeping/Goeie Huishouding, H&L Renovations, H&L Food, SA Lingerie to Cosmo on Campus. We discuss some the childhood experiences that Ms Raphaely’s encountered during the Second World War and her determination to escape poverty and be in control of her own destiny. We highlight the transformative effects of education, particularly tertiary education as a springboard to propel individuals beyond what they thought possible. We reflect on female leadership and persistent inequalities, remarking that women leaders need to systematically attract followers to bring about lasting change. Tune in for more…

This week we talk to Ms Julia Raphaely CEO of Associated Media Publishing, which publishes both internationally acclaimed and South African brands, ranging from Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, WOW, House and Leisure, Good Housekeeping/Goeie Huishouding, H&L Renovations, H&L Food, SA Lingerie to Cosmo on Campus. We discuss the challenges of transforming an established business to thrive in a radically changed world, striking a balance between keeping the foundation business healthy and simultaneously investing in the future. We reflect on the positive implications for female employees working in a business that was started by and is run by women – glass ceilings do not exist, nor does gender inequality or pay disparity. We consider important traits for women in leadership roles such as confidence, strength of conviction and clarity of focus to make decisions that benefit the business. We emphasise the value of education and mentorship to nurture young women in their careers and urge them to remain hungry to learn, to keep an open mind and try new opportunities. Tune in for more…