The British Society of Magazine Editors names GLAMOUR's Deborah Joseph as 2023 chair
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The British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME) has announced the appointment of Deborah Joseph, European editorial director, GLAMOUR, as its 2023 chair, succeeding Tim Pollard, group digital editorial director at Bauer Media.
Deborah Joseph will be supported by vice-chairs Jaimie Kaffash, editor of Pulse, Gideon Spanier, UK editor-in-chief of Campaign and Andrea Thompson, editor-in-chief of Marie Claire. Together they lead the committee of 15 leading British digital and print magazine editors, editorial directors and art directors who run the society and plan each year’s events.
Deborah Joseph said: “It’s a huge honour to be chairing the BSME, a body that has represented and supported the magazine industry for 42 years. We all know the industry is evolving at breakneck speed, now blending new and traditional media. With these changes come exciting opportunities, as we look to tell authentic stories, across multiple mediums, and ensure ongoing investment in respected journalism.
“The BSME is also evolving to reflect these changes. I’m honored to work alongside inimitable print and digital leaders on the committee, to help support, represent and award editors, art directors and their teams, with a big focus on change and transformation.
“This year the BSME will be offering a wealth of digital training and upskilling opportunities, as well as thought-provoking and exciting events, aimed at uniting and inspiring multi-functional magazine teams. I’m very much looking forward to attracting new members from the magazine, digital and social world, who will benefit from our creative community.
“I’m thrilled to be taking over the reins from Tim Pollard, group digital editorial director at Bauer Media. I would like to thank him for running the society so dynamically over the past year.”
The BSME’s strapline is “Digital. Print. Excellence”. The society acts as a forum for editors to meet, exchange ideas and educate, via industry events, awards and social gatherings. We run an events programme throughout the year, including two highly respected sets of awards: the BSME Talent Awards in the summer and the main BSME Awards, for editors and art directors, in the autumn.
For more information please contact:
Juliette McCrimmon
juliette@bsme.com
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THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE EDITORS
The BSME is the UK’s only society for digital and print magazine editors and senior editorial staff. In its 44-year history the BSME, supported by a wealth of editorial talent, has championed editorial excellence, and been a resource provider and a place of support – all working towards the goal of supporting the vibrant British magazine industry.
Members of our society edit the top consumer, professional, customer and B2B print and digital brands across a wide range of markets, including titles as diverse as Fabulous, Cocoa, attitude, Rolling Stone, BBC Science Focus, WIRED (UK), Top Gear, delicious, Time Out, GQ, Dezeen, Good Housekeeping, Marie-Claire, Empire, Estates Gazette, Stylist, Kookie, Grazia, Campaign, Pulse, Vogue, FourFourTwo, Grazia and Eye.
We continually strive to increase awareness of the BSME and are committed to bringing people from all backgrounds and sectors of the magazine world together in an ever-changing environment.
DEBORAH JOSEPH
Deborah is a BSME award-winning editor, with over twenty years of experience in digital and print publishing. She has spent the last five years editing UK GLAMOUR and directing its hugely successful transition from a print to a digital-first brand. In 2021, she was promoted to European editorial director of GLAMOUR, now directing a digital-first focus for Spanish and German GLAMOUR's, as well as the UK.
Prior to this, she spent six years working on a broad range of digital projects helping tech start-ups, apps and established brands develop and implement their content, social and influencer strategies. She began her formative career in glossy women's magazines, working for Cosmopolitan, editing the women’s section of the Daily Mail, and working on the launch of GLAMOUR as entertainment and associate editor. She also edited Conde Nast Brides and Easy Living.
Deborah speaks regularly on the topic of digital transformation and her 70/30 life concept, helping women find the right work/life balance in order to succeed.
Deborah Joseph, European editorial director, GLAMOUR
You can reach Deborah at: chair@bsme.com
@deborah_joseph
