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By Royal Appointment (posted 20 April 2012)

The ILN team is delighted to learn that our Illustrated Diamond Jubilee publication has been very well received by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Please see the attached letter from Her Majesty's Deputy Private Secretary.

We are very much looking forward to the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, held over the June Bank Holiday weekend,and of course the Olympics. London is certainly the place to be this summer!

Contact details:

Lisa Barnard
Chief Executive
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk   020 7426 1011  

Philippa Mathers
Head of New Business
philippa.mathers@iln.co.uk


PODIUM Issue 5 is out now (posted 11 April 2012)

“The Tour de France is my job as a professional cyclist. The Olympics is about me being as patriotic as hell!” – Mark Cavendish

Welcome to PODIUM’s latest issue, where you can read all about Mark’s road ahead to London 2012, alongside our stunning underwater photoshoot with Olympic swimmer Kerri-Anne Payne, previews of the Investec Derby and Cartier Queens Cup polo, and an interview with Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy.

We also look at the highs and lows of Tiger Woods’ career, take a virtual spin around the Monaco Grand Prix track and relive Sir Matthew Pinsent’s amazing achievement of no less than four Olympic gold medals.

Elsewhere, PODIUM’s April/May issue brings you all the latest trends from the world of watches in our ‘skeletal’ special, as well as picking the top men’s grooming products to stay hydrated this summer. Adrian Foster test drives the new Bentley Continental GT V8, and we’ve named our choice of the world’s top 10 golf courses.

We now have just two issues to go before London 2012, with plenty of opportunities for advertisers to reach the vast numbers of incoming visitors to the Capital. If you would like more details of our Olympics issue, together with its special commercial options then please contact a member of the team on 020 7426 1044.

PODIUM’s June/July issue (published 30 May) will feature everything you need for the upcoming summer of sport, including a preview of Wimbledon 2012, full analysis of the British Open Championship golf and all the highlights to look forward to at Royal Ascot. We also have interviews with Luke Donald, Michael Owen and England polo team captain Luke Tomlinson, alongside profiles of McLaren’s Ron Dennis and Ferrari legend Jacky Ickx.

The June/July issue will also take a look at the all-powerful IOC members, as well as investigating the key emerging global markets in the world of sport. ‘The Road to London’ will chart the stories of some of the athletes fighting against the odds to qualify to compete at the Olympics, and we have some fantastic photoshoots lined up featuring the latest watches, cars and male grooming products.

Some of the world’s most exclusive brands have already chosen to capitalise on PODIUM’s unique editorial proposition and upmarket audience, so if you haven’t already done so then please don’t hesitate to contact us today for more details on how you can join them.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact details:

Lisa Barnard
Chief Executive
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk   020 7426 1011  

Andy Tongue
Editor
andy.tongue@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1008

Ben Bovill
Head of Sales
ben.bovill@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1044

http://twitter.com/#!/sportingpodium


News-stand launch for commemorative Diamond Jubilee bookazine with rare archive material (posted 23 March 2012)

A souvenir edition “bookazine”, The Illustrated Diamond Jubilee containing rare images of Queen Elizabeth II, has been jointly published by Illustrated London News (ILN) and Haymarket Media Group and will hit news-stands on 30 March. The 148-page commemorative publication, in celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne, tells the eventful story of Her Majesty’s life from a unique perspective. It draws on highly pictorial archive material from The Illustrated London News, as well as sister titles in its archive, including The Tatler, The Sketch, The Sphere, The Bystander and The Graphic, providing a privileged glimpse into the past of the reigning monarch.

With a print run of 53,000, The Illustrated Diamond Jubilee will be sold through WHSmith, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, The Royal Collection shops, Balmoral Estate, Peter Jones, and at selected news-stands in key overseas markets including the United States. It will be distributed in British Airways First Class and Club Class cabins and lounges worldwide. It will also be available to purchase as an iPad app through Apple’s App Store.

The publishers worked in close collaboration with The Royal Warrant Holders Association. More than 50 companies granted Royal Warrants have advertised and expressed their messages of congratulations to Her Majesty in the “By Royal Appointment” section, including Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, House of Fraser, Peter Jones, Barbour, Champagne Lanson, Bernard Weatherill, Boots, Austin Reed, Corney & Barrow and Wedgwood.

The Illustrated Diamond Jubilee covers momentous events of The Queen’s extraordinary life. Royal expert and Daily Mail columnist Robert Hardman pays tribute to her 60-year reign in his introduction and reveals that Her Majesty is enjoying herself and her role more than ever in 2012. There is the full story of how she fell in love at first sight with Philip Mountbatten, now The Duke of Edinburgh, her close relationship with her sister Princess Margaret, how her wardrobe has evolved over the past half-a-century, and how she has juggled being a wife, mother, grandmother and Queen over the years.

Lisa Barnard, Chief Executive of ILN, said: “Some of the material selected has not appeared since it was first published and we have found some marvellous photographs which capture informal moments of family and personal life, from a family picnic to her absorbing passion for horses and her beloved corgis. These contrast splendidly with the pageantry and spectacle of the 1953 Coronation, the colourful royal tours and the magnificent jewels she has worn over the years. Our researchers have trawled the bound volumes and archive files to find hundreds of images of the Queen, from her first steps of babyhood, an idyllic childhood, her accession to the throne far earlier than she wished, and her rigorous globe-trotting schedule in the name of duty. It is right and fitting in the Diamond Jubilee year that we have published a gem.”

Since its inception in 1842 as the world’s first pictorial newspaper, The Illustrated London News and its sister titles took pride in reporting on court events, and coronations prompted each magazine to publish lavish commemorative editions filled with photographs, specially commissioned paintings and sketches, all with dazzling front covers.

Through Haymarket, the content will be available to third-party publishers for licensing and syndication. A gallery of pictures is also available for the public to buy as framed prints and merchandise at prints-online.com or to license through Mary Evans Picture Library.

The Illustrated Diamond Jubilee: A Celebration in Pictures of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years RRP £5.99

Contact information and more pictures available for publication:

Lisa Barnard, Chief Executive, Illustrated London News Limited
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk
020 7426 1011

Tim Bulley, Publishing Director, Haymarket
tim.bulley@haymarket.com
020 8267 5078
www.haymarket.com


PODIUM Issue 4 is out now (posted 01 February 2012)

Welcome to the latest issue of PODIUM magazine featuring our first female cover—Britain’s “face” of the London 2012 Olympic games, heptathlete Jessica Ennis. Swapping her usual tracksuit and trainers for Burberry and Jimmy Choos, you can read all about her build up to the biggest sporting event in the world, complete with a glimpse of her life before stardom took centre stage.

This issue also focuses on top sporting events including the Volvo Ocean Race, the Cheltenham Festival and the 2012 Six Nations alongside interviews with Cartier’s Arnaud Bamberger, LTA CEO Roger Draper and Argentine Gonzalo Pieres Jnr—the world’s leading polo player. Glamorous golf star Natalie Gulbis gives us her top tips on improving your swing, we take Porsche’s GT3 RS 4.0 for a spin, and as ever we bring you the latest trends in watches, fashion and male grooming.

Here at the PODIUM office things have been going at a great pace—the magazine is now on sale with high-end retailers including Harrods and Selfridges in London, and we also have a new airline in our circulation in the form of Swiss Air. PODIUM also held its inaugural Ultimate Sports Quiz at the end of 2011, attended by sports stars including rowing legend Sir Matthew Pinsent, Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott (now appearing in ITV’s Dancing on Ice!) and premiership rugby player Hugh Vyvyan.

Looking ahead to forthcoming issues, 2012 is set to be “the year of sport”, and PODIUM will be with you all the way! We’ll be featuring in-depth Olympic content in all remaining issues prior to the big event, followed by our Olympics Special, published on 16 July. Please contact a member of our sales team to find out how your brand can be involved in our 32-page Olympics Supplement going out with this issue, along with the multitude of other opportunities available.

PODIUM’s April/May issue (published 30 March) will feature BBC Sports Personality of the Year Mark Cavendish on the cover, alongside a look at the glamorous world of the Monaco Grand Prix, the Masters golf tournament, the Investec Derby and the Queen’s Cup polo. In business, we’ll be exploring how the Olympic sponsors make the games happen, along with a focus on CSR in sport. Mondial will be featuring a special six-page watch shoot with a skeletal theme, and you can expect all the usual tips and trends from the world of fashion and grooming in our regular showcase.

If you haven’t already, please do contact a member of the team to discuss options and opportunities for advertising and sponsorship in PODIUM—you’ll be joining a roster of premium brands and high-end companies looking to target that all important demographic: the affluent man.

I hope you enjoy the issue.
Ben

Contact details:

Lisa Barnard
Chief Executive
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk   020 7426 1011  

Anthony Earley
Group Publishing Director
anthony.earley@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1013  

Andy Tongue
Editor
andy.tongue@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1008

Ben Bovill
Head of Sales
ben.bovill@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1044

http://twitter.com/#!/sportingpodium


The Lost King, The Lost Edition
Illustrated London News holds private viewing of the Lost Edition of Edward VIII “Coronation Issue” unveiled for the first time in 75 years. (9 December 2011)

Two days before the 75th anniversary of Edward VIII’s Abdication, publishing and digital agency Illustrated London News (ILN) today hosts a private viewing of the secret, lost edition of the Coronation Issue for King Edward VIII, The Illustrated London News Coronation Record Number 1937, in which Edward VIII co-operated in advance of his planned Coronation. The edition has been discovered by staff at ILN, owners of the ILN archive, having been buried by the previous publishers of ILN after news of the Abdication, and was never made public.

The edition contains actual portraits of Edward VIII posing in his coronation robes for well-known artists of the period, Fortunino Matania and Albert H Collings, as well as paintings of his crowning and homage at Westminster Abbey. It indicates that Edward VIII fully intended to remain King, right up until days before the Abdication announcement to the nation on 11 December 1936. The unpublished issue is believed to be the only one in existence. It was prepared secretly in advance as a printer’s proof, ready for publication immediately after the Coronation, and contains a few blank pages for the first photographs from the Ceremony itself and the final advertisements. The Illustrated London News was privileged in its unique access to royalty, especially in advance of significant events such as Coronations and Royal Weddings, and was able to commission exclusive portraits by well-known artists for its special issues. 

At ILN’s viewing, held at its Spitalfields offices, additional portraits of Edward VIII in coronation robes by official royal artist Charles Willis are also released, after the artists’ grandson Roger Stanyon contacted ILN a week ago. Willis was commissioned frequently by sister publications in the ILN archive, Tatler and The Bystander, although it is not known where the portraits were intended to be published. Other rare material from ILN’s archive relating to Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 Coronation, including unpublished photographs of the royal family, is also on display, in anticipation of the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee celebrations – an event which of course would never taken place, had Edward VIII not abdicated.

Lisa Barnard, Chief Executive and owner of Illustrated London News, said: “We were thrilled to discover the unpublishedCoronation Number for Edward VIII and it is moving to see the splendid images of the King in his coronation robes and the blank pages that were never filled with photographs of his actual coronation. What I have found fascinating are the handwritten notes attached inside the front cover, dated 3 December 1936, by the editor, Sir Bruce Ingram, entitled “Revisions if Ed. VIII abdicates” setting out the alterations to the publication if Edward VIII were to abdicate and the new line of succession. The issue is like a vignette capturing the detailed planning that went into the Coronation months before the event, and the shock and disruption it clearly caused. It is understandable that the proprietors would not have wanted to jeopardise the ILN’s special relationship with the Palace by releasing this material at the time.”

From the excitement generated by the Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech to Madonna’s recent feature film W.E., about the love affair of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson that ultimately put a stop to ILN’s Coronation issue from being published, the unpublished issue is likely to cause considerable interest both in the public and academic spheres.

Illustrated London News Limited is currently exploring options for the release of the unpublished Edward VIII Coronation issue.

Contact details:

Lisa Barnard
Chief Executive
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk   020 7426 1011  


Sports magazine Podium hits selected newsstands from third issue featuring footballing legend Pele (posted 08 December 2011)

PODIUM, the upmarket sports magazine aimed at affluent men, will be sold at Harrods, Selfridges and other upmarket retail outlets from January 2012, following its successful launch earlier this year. The third issue, currently out, features an exclusive photoshoot with legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé by photographer Simon Emmett and interview by PODIUM editor Andy Tongue.

Published by ILN (Illustrated London News) as a bi-monthly title, 35,000 copies are currently distributed exclusively to business and first class airline passengers, including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates, and Eurostar Premier Class and private jet lounges by global airline supplier DMD. Selected excerpts from the magazine are available online at www.thepodiummagazine.com.

Lisa Barnard, Chief Executive of ILN, commented: “From the outset our strategy has been to secure a distribution footprint for PODIUM that gets the magazine straight into the hands of its target affluent audience. Extending the distribution to very selected retailers which attract a similar audience therefore makes sense. The phenomenal pick-up rate of PODIUM through the business and first class lounges of airlines and onboard has given us the confidence that the magazine can also work on a paid-for basis.”

PODIUM magazine celebrated its successful launch last night in London hosting a sports quiz attended by sports marketing agencies and brands alongside sports personalities, rowing Olympic gold medallist Matthew Pinsent, rugby union player Hugh Vyvyan and Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott.

In addition to the Pelé cover feature, the December/January issue includes interviews with England spinner Graeme Swann and architect Rod Sheard, who designed the Olympic Stadium in Stratford. Also under the microscope are the way television is changing football, the commercial success of women’s golf and a look at horse race ownership at the Tattersall Sales.

PODIUM provides incisive analysis, exclusive interviews and major profiles of sporting superstars, featuring the men and women who make their names both on and off the field of play, and showcasing the passion and drama of top-level sport. Iconic imagery and illustrations, including original photo shoots by top-name photographers, give a high visual impact. PODIUM’s editorial range extends to the Olympics, golf, rugby, tennis, sailing, racing, polo cricket, and F1, among other sports, as well as the business of sport (including sponsorship and corporate hospitality) and the latest cutting-edge equipment, accessories and men’s grooming products.

Issue four (Feb/Mar 2012) will feature PODIUM’s first female cover star Jess Ennis plus interviews with LTA Chief Executive Roger Draper, the world’s best polo player and Arnaud Bamberger, Executive Chairman of Cartier UK, a profile of the Volvo Ocean Race, as well as previews of the Cheltenham Festival and the Six Nations.

Contact details:

Lisa Barnard
Chief Executive
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk   020 7426 1011  

Anthony Earley
Group Publishing Director
anthony.earley@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1013  

Andy Tongue
Editor
andy.tongue@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1008

http://twitter.com/#!/sportingpodium


ILN receives bumper nominations for APA Awards 2011 (posted 19 October 2011)

We are very proud to announce that ILN has been shortlisted in three categories in this year’s APA Awards. Given that the number of entries has increased by more than 15% this year, this is a notable achievement and is testament to the outstanding work of our creative teams. Learn more about our nominated titles on the APA website.

ILN has been nominated in the following three categories:

Contact details:

Philippa Mathers
Head of New Business
philippa.mathers@iln.co.uk


PODIUM launches to industry
(posted 15 August 2011)

PODIUM, an upmarket sports magazine aimed at affluent men, has hit the ground running since the launch of its first issue. Published by ILN (Illustrated London News Ltd) as a bi-monthly title, 35,000 copies are distributed exclusively to business and first class airline passengers, Eurostar Premier Class and private jet lounges by global airline supplier DMD. The magazine is also available online at www.thepodiummagazine.com.

“In its first few days of placement, the passenger demand and uptake has been staggering. We have been bowled over with positive feedback from our airline clients who have said that PODIUM delivers an in-depth, intelligent coverage of sport that their premium travelling passengers have been seeking. In the current economic climate, it is exciting to be able to offer such a quality new publication to our airlines as PODIUM,” says Simon Hancock, Distribution Manager for DMD.

PODIUM provides incisive analysis, exclusive interviews and major profiles of sporting superstars, featuring the men and women who make their names both on and off the field of play, and showcasing the passion and drama of top-level sport. Iconic imagery and illustrations, including original photoshoots by top-name photographers, give a high visual impact. PODIUM’s editorial range extends to the Olympics, golf, rugby, tennis, sailing, racing, cricket, and F1, among other sports, as well as the business of sport (including sponsorship and corporate hospitality) and the latest cutting-edge sports equipment, accessories and men’s grooming products.

PODIUM launched with an exclusive cover shoot and interview with the world's most recognisable sports star and fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, excerpts from which were the back-page lead story in the London Evening Standard on Monday 8 August.

Issue Two features racing's cheeky chappie, Frankie Dettori, on the cover with an exclusive photoshoot and an interview with Red Bull's Team Principal, Christian Horner, as well as analysis of the rise of the “Sporting BRICs”, the mental battle for success in golf and Novak Djokovic’s rise from “Joker to Ace”.

“I’ve just read the debut edition of new sports mag PODIUM — upmarket, insightful and very entertaining,” says Matthew Horler, Marketing Director, Eurosport.

Lisa Barnard, ILN’s Chief Executive says: “What sets PODIUM apart is that there is currently no high-end magazine aimed at an affluent audience that covers sports stylishly and intelligently. This is a magazine about people at the top of their game, which is read by people at the top of their game, on the device of their choosing. With our unique distribution model we have a guaranteed, captive audience from the moment of launch, and the high proportion of business people flying first or business class with a passion for sport means PODIUM will be a must-read. With our audience, the gap in the market, ILN’s track record in creating ground-breaking luxury content and our talented team, we are onto a winner.”

Contact details:

Lisa Barnard
Chief Executive
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk   020 7426 1011  

Anthony Earley
Group Publishing Director
anthony.earley@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1013  

http://twitter.com/#!/sportingpodium


ILN collaborates with One&Only to launch new online magazine (posted 04 July 2011)

Customer engagement agency ILN (Illustrated London News) has been appointed by One&Only Resorts to create a new online magazine for the luxury resort group’s global customer database. The Summer 2011 launch issue of the digital magazine, oneandonlymagazine.com, was unveiled this week, boasting a collection of lifestyle content for guests and fans to enjoy during their holiday or over a relaxing weekend at home.

Jennifer Ploszaj, Vice-President, Marketing, One&Only Resorts, commented: “Our goal with this magazine was two-fold: to deliver original and sophisticated content to our highly loyal existing guests, and also to engage a new audience online with this site and via our social media channels.”

Lisa Barnard, ILN Chief Executive, said: “One&Only attracts an intelligent and cultured client base, so the content strategy needed to be smart and reflect the guests’ interests. This is a great example of a luxury travel brand pushing the boundaries of branded content to achieve a deeper level of engagement.”

From culture and fashion features to Q&As and special recipes from One&Only world renowned chefs, the twice yearly One&Only Magazine might invite readers inside the unique fashion scene in South Africa or to review its list of top summer reads. The new One&Only Magazine joins an already comprehensive offering of lifestyle content from the hotel brand, including monthly themed newsletters ranging in content from Men’s Getaways to Weddings & Honeymoons and a robust social media campaign.

For more information:

Lisa Barnard
Chief Executive
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk   020 7426 1011  


PODIUM sports magazine launch announces content collaboration with PUMA
(posted 30 June 2011)

The new sports magazine PODIUM launches at the end of July with the biggest name in the world of sport, Usain Bolt, in an exclusive cover shoot and interview, thanks to collaboration with PUMA.

The upmarket title, aimed at affluent men, is launched by ILN (Illustrated London News) as a bi-monthly title with 35,000 copies distributed exclusively to Business and First Class airline passengers, Eurostar Premier Class and private jet lounges by global airline supplier DMD. The magazine will also be available online at www.thepodiummagazine.com, on iStore and across the social web.

"We were keen to work with PODIUM and provide content for their launch issue,” says Gemma Oakes, PR Director at PUMA’s PR agency Mercieca. “The high end and intelligent sports market they are targeting fits well with many of our sports lifestyle clients and the recent PUMA FAAS launch with Usain Bolt was a prime opportunity to kick-start our relationship."

In addition to PUMA, ILN is developing discussions with other potential Podium-branded content partners in the automotive, technology, luxury goods and financial sectors – details of which will be announced during July 2011.

PODIUM will provide intelligent, in-depth writing, exclusive interviews and major profiles of sporting superstars, featuring the men and women who make their names both on and off the field of play, and showcasing the passion and drama of top-level sport. Iconic imagery and illustrations, including original photo shoots by top-name photographers, will give a high visual impact. PODIUM’s editorial range will encompass the Olympics, golf, rugby, tennis, sailing, racing, cricket and Formula One, among other sports, as well as the business side (including sponsorship and corporate hospitality) and the latest cutting-edge equipment, accessories and men’s grooming products.

The launch issue also features an exclusive interview with London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton, David Conn’s preview of the new Premiership season from a financial perspective, and Lewis Hamilton’s official biographer, Tim Collings, unravelling the complex personal relationships that have moulded the F1 star’s character.

Contact details:

Lisa Barnard
Chief Executive
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk   020 7426 1011  

Anthony Earley
Group Publishing Director
anthony.earley@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1013  

Andy Tonguey
Editor
andy.tongue@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1008  

http://twitter.com/#!/sportingpodium


PODIUM: Launch of premium sports magazine by ILN in London 2012 Olympics countdown
(posted 13 June 2011)

PODIUM, a high-profile, upmarket sports magazine aimed at affluent men, is to launch on 27 July, published by ILN (Illustrated London News) as a bi-monthly title—a year before the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. 35,000 copies will be distributed exclusively to business and first class airline passengers, Eurostar Premier Class and private jet lounges by global airline supplier DMD. The magazine will also be available online at www.thepodiummagazine.com, on iStore and across the social web.

PODIUM will provide intelligent, in-depth writing, exclusive interviews and major profiles of sporting superstars, featuring the men and women who make their names both on and off the field of play, and showcasing the passion and drama of top-level sport. Iconic imagery and illustrations, including original photo shoots by top-name photographers, will give a high visual impact. PODIUM's editorial range will extend to the Olympics, golf, rugby, tennis, sailing, racing, cricket, and F1, among other sports, as well as the business of sport (including sponsorship and corporate hospitality) and the latest cutting edge sports equipment, accessories and men's grooming products.

The launch issue of PODIUM features a cover shoot and interview with the world's most recognisable sports star and fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, exclusive features on London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton, as well as David Conn's preview of the new Premiership season from a financial perspective and an attempt to unravel the complex personal relationships that have moulded Lewis Hamilton's character, by his official biographer Tim Collings.

PODIUM will launch simultaneously online with a ground-breaking website viewable on tablets, featuring the magazine content alongside interactive branded content from luxury and sports brands.

Lisa Barnard, ILN's chief executive said: "What sets PODIUM apart is that there is currently no high-end magazine aimed at an affluent audience that covers sports stylishly and intelligently. This is a magazine about people at the top of their game, which will be read by people at the top of their game, on the device of their choosing. With our unique distribution model we have a guaranteed, captive audience from the moment of launch, and the high proportion of business people flying first or business class with a passion for sport means PODIUM will be a must-read. With our audience, the gap in the market, ILN's track record in creating ground-breaking luxury content and our talented team, we are onto a winner."

The PODIUM creative team includes Andy Tongue as Editor and Corey Jackson as Art Director. Tongue was previously responsible for the IOC's Olympic Review as well as the official Six Nations and British Lions titles and the Classic Sports Series. Jackson has been an Art Director for 10 years, designing, illustrating and commissioning for a broad range of publishing houses, with clients including: Condé Nast, Dennis, Future Publishing, Hachette Filipacchi, Haymarket, HSBC, News International, RSA. The commercial team is headed up by Ben Bovill and Philippa Mathers. Bovill has wide-ranging experience in sports media and events, most recently with Ski+board and Dive. Mathers joins after six years at Haymarket Media specialising in the automotive and motorsport sectors.

PODIUM's profile and guaranteed readership have already attracted interest from brands ranging from sponsors of major sporting events, automotive, men's fashion and grooming, watches and sports equipment.

Contact information and more pictures available for publication:

Lisa Barnard
Chief Executive
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk   020 7426 1011  

Anthony Earley
Group Publishing Director
anthony.earley@iln.co.uk   0207 426 1013  

http://twitter.com/#!/sportingpodium


News-stand launch for Royal Weddings souvenir bookazine by ILN and Haymarket
(posted 8 April 2011)

The Illustrated Royal Weddings: Victoria and Albert to William and Catherine

A souvenir edition "bookazine", The Illustrated Royal Weddings, has been jointly published by Illustrated London News and Haymarket Media Group and hit news-stands on 6 April. The publication draws on rare archive material from The Illustrated London News, as well as sister titles in its archive, including The Tatler, The Sketch, The Bystander, The Sphere and The Graphic, setting the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in the context of its heritage.

With a print run of 46,000, The Illustrated Royal Weddings is being sold through WHSmith, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Fortnum & Mason, The Royal Collection shops, including Buckingham Palace, Holyrood Palace and Clarence House, and at selected news-stands in key overseas markets including United States. It is also being distributed in British Airways First Class and Club Class cabins and lounges worldwide.

The publishers anticipate this special edition will appeal to an audience that is appreciative of the heritage and tradition of royal weddings in this country. Some of the material has not appeared since it was published, and covers items such as the nine-foot "bride cake" for Queen Victoria's nuptials in 1840, wedding gowns through the decades, style icon brides, the dogs invited on royal honeymoons, and spectacular wedding presents, from a Kenyan hunting lodge to an ostrich shawl.

The Illustrated Royal Weddings includes countless gems – such the photograph of Earl Spencer, resplendent in Guards uniform, attending the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York, and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey in 1923. Little did the Earl and Countess know that 88 years later their great-grandson would be heir to the throne with his own wedding held at the abbey.

Pictorially led, The Illustrated Royal Weddings recounts the drama and style of royal weddings from Queen Victoria's era to the present day. Since its inception in 1842 as the world's first pictorial newspaper, The Illustrated London News and its sister titles took pride in reporting on Court events, and a royal wedding prompted each magazine to publish lavish commemorative editions filled with photographs and sketches, all with dazzling front covers. Researchers have trawled the bound volumes to find hundreds of images of past royal weddings, many of which have not been seen since first publication.

Through Haymarket, the content will be available to third-party publishers for licensing and syndication. A gallery of pictures is also available to the public to buy as framed prints and merchandise at www.prints-online.com.

The Illustrated Royal Weddings: Victoria and Albert to William and Catherine
From 6 April. RRP £5.99

Contact information and more pictures available for publication:

Lisa Barnard
Chief Executive, Illustrated London News Limited
lisa.barnard@iln.co.uk   020 7426 1011   www.iln.co.uk

Tim Bulley
Director of Licensing, Haymarket
tim.bulley@haymarket.com   020 8267 5078   www.haymarket.com


Berghaus announces launch of new outdoor magazine (posted 25 October 2010)

Berghaus, the UK-based outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment brand, has launched the first issue of Berghaus Magazine to support its new autumn/winter 2010 range of Extrem™ products.

Berghaus appointed customer engagement agency, ILN (Illustrated London News), to create the new magazine. Designed and written to raise awareness of the brand across Europe, it is published in six languages for distribution to customers in Berghaus shops and partner stores in Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK.

Berghaus Magazine aims to appeal to extreme outdoor athletes. The engaging, information-packed editorial combines articles on Berghaus products with features on extreme sports, interviews with leading Berghaus-sponsored athletes, and expedition reports from around the world.

Highlights of the first issue include:

• Sir Chris Bonington 50 years after his first Himalayan expedition

• Rock climbing legend Leo Houlding's most ambitious big wall climb to date

• Polish explorer Rafal Król's diary of a Greenland crossing

• Two pros describe the appeal of BASE jumping from stomach-churning heights

Gavin Burns, International Marketing Manager for Berghaus, says: "Berghaus Magazine will emotionally engage consumers and trade partners, highlight the performance and product quality of our Extrem™ range and reinforce that Berghaus is a name customers can trust. The magazine tells the story of why Berghaus is the chosen brand of many of the world's top extreme outdoor athletes and has been for over 40 years."

Lisa Barnard, Chief Executive of ILN, says: "The magazine has been a feat in itself. It is a compact multi-language combination of inspirational content around extreme athletes and explorers on the global stage and Berghaus products, presented in a way that is relevant to Berghaus audiences."


First colour pictures ever printed in English newspaper go online (posted 15 April 2010)

On 15 April 2010, 160 years of remarkable pictorial coverage of all aspects of culture, politics and society in Britain and abroad from The Illustrated London News will be available online.

Gale, part of Cengage Learning, in collaboration with Illustrated London News, is releasing The Illustrated London News Historical Archive 1842-2003, offering students, historians and researchers online access to the complete run of this unique publication, from its first issue on 14 May 1842 to its last in 2003.

The full archive is now available by subscription or purchase by public libraries and academic institutions.


Translating Chic Outlet Shopping for a global audience (posted 27 January 2010)

Value Retail offers leading fashion brands at attractive discounts through its
high-end Chic Outlet Shopping Villages. The nine Villages, located an hour or
less from Europe’s favourite cities, deliver an outstanding shopping experience.

ILN managed the translation of the new-look Chic Outlet Shopping website from English into 10 languages. The website is now live, effortlessly promoting the Chic Outlet Shopping Villages to an international audience in a way that is sensitive to the needs and cultural differences of luxury shoppers across the globe.

ILN is well placed to manage multilingual projects. Our mix of publishing and digital content production enables us to fully understand the issues faced when working across multiple languages in digital or print media.


Marketing East Midlands online
(posted 15 January 2010)

ILN has been appointed to manage East Midlands Trains’ digital drive-to-site strategy. We will be taking digital services to customers and markedly expanding the brand’s digital footprint.

East Midlands Trains, part of the Stagecoach Group, runs fast train services to London from Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester alongside regional services. ILN managed the relaunch of eastmidlandstrains.co.uk in September 2009, which saw an immediate 20% uplift in sales. ILN also publishes the successful Go Out magazine, which is distributed on board East Midlands Trains.

ILN brings unparalleled experience of the public transport sector to East Midlands Trains’ marketing strategy. ILN has worked with public transport companies such as GNER, National Express and South West Trains for years and its commitment to creating engaging products, services and content that drives traffic and conversion perfectly aligns with East Midlands Trains’ digital proposition.