The Stack
For print and publishing lovers. Covering everything from indie magazines to major publications and the evolving world of print media.
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The original ad man
One of the legends of his field, George Lois is often considered the original “Mad Man”. He’s credited with developing the political brand of Robert Kennedy and helping to spearhead what became known as the “creative revolution” in US advertising. Plus: his work for ‘Esquire’ magazine resulted in no less…
The Indy
At its peak ‘The Independent’ flew off newsstand shelves at a rate of 428,000 copies a day. But 30 years after its launch, with circulation plummeting so far it’s measured only in the tens of thousands of copies, the proud newspaper is set to abandon its print format and opt…
Turning pages in Brazil
Touching down in Brazil, we take a closer look at what makes the country’s voracious readers leaf through their favourite magazines. Plus: as the Olympic Games draw closer, we ask how the nation’s daily newspapers are covering the difficulties the country is facing today.
Lucia van der Post
When we leaf through the pages of the world’s most luxurious publications, what is it about the images and words that captivates and enthralls us? Lucia van der Post joins Tyler Brûlé to reflect on the state of today’s broadsheets and look through the glossy pages of the world’s finest…
The fashion pages
From the industry staples to the grand dames of consumer fashion, we’re peeling back the covers of fashion publishing. Plus: as pioneering Australian title ‘Cleo’ bids us farewell, we consider what makes the modern fashion magazine and ask why some fail to make the cut.
How the mighty fall
With news that ‘The New Republic’ is for sale once again, we look at the wider picture of the media landscape in Washington and New York. Joe Pompeo, senior reporter at ‘Politico Media’, joins Ben Rylan to discuss some once-mighty titles that have seen their influence evaporate. Plus: we delve…
China’s watchful eye
How do you run a serious newspaper in China? Jonathan Fenby, former editor of the ‘South China Morning Post’, joins the programme to recount his experiences operating an ambitious news organisation in an often oppressive environment. Then, crossing to our Hong Kong bureau, the co-director of the ‘Hong Kong Free…
Talking to the editors
Mexico’s Eduardo Rabasa of ‘Editorial Sexto Piso’ believes that his region is one to watch in 2016. We also head to Vienna to meet Rita Vitorelli who is the editor of ‘Spike’, a publication that aims to capture the essence of the city’s art scene. Plus: lifestyle and current affairs…
Best of 2015
In this special edition of The Stack we look back at some of the best interviews on the show this year. We recap the first episode in September with a live audience in London and recall meeting guests including Ian Birch and Gert Jonkers. We also replay our time at…
Premium titles
On this week’s show we discuss the divide between the weeklies and premium titles. Plus: a look at ‘Too Much’, a magazine based in Tokyo, and Austrian magazine ‘A Priori’.
