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Flashes & Flames is essential reading for those of us working and investing at the intersection of trade shows, events and private equity. It is the only regular source of useful and accurate information on those increasingly prominent parts of the media world.”
Philip Soar, Chair, of CloserStill Media, and Nineteen Group

Flashes & Flames has quickly become essential reading on all things media. I enjoy the mixture of reporting and opinions. Short, concise and full of information – there isn’t a week that I don’t learn something from reading it. Keep up the great work!”

Mark Shashoua, CEO, Hyve Group Plc

” I love Flashes & Flames because it has extraordinary reach and truly gets under the skin of the media industry.”

Charlie Kerr, founder, With Intelligence

“When it comes to an understanding and an analysis of the media, there is simply no one better than Colin Morrison. His knowledge, based on his experience in top jobs with many of the biggest publishing companies, is unsurpassed.  I look forward to Flashes & Flames coming into my inbox each week because I always know I will emerge much better informed and, invariably, wiser about the vital industry in which we work.”

Mark Allen, Chair-founder, Mark Allen Group
“Be it curiosity, FOMO or the need for essential intelligence, Flashes & Flames is the thing that I most look forward to on Friday morning. What I really like is Colin’s deep analysis of all sorts of media – it stimulates reflection and new ideas. I am proud to be a part of the Flashes & Flames community.”
Greg Hitchen, Group CEO, Terrapinn Events

Flashes & Flames is an invaluable resource, providing unparalleled insight into what’s going on behind the scenes in media as well as what might be around the corner. Colin Morrison’s unique knowledge of the media landscape makes it a must-read every week.”

Zillah Byng-Thorne, Chair of TrustPilot Plc and M & C Saatchi Plc
Flashes & Flames is an essential read for any media executive who wants to stay informed of what is really happening in the industry. Colin Morrison’s analysis is spot on.”
John Paton, Chair, Independent Digital News & Media, and IVA Ventures

“Colin Morrison uses his authoritative and entertaining voice to critique the media industry. He is an insightful and entertaining mind in a wobbly industry, and Flashes & Flames serves as a forceful watchdog.”

Folio magazine

“I love getting Colin’s emails and reading the site. I’m a huge fan of his in-depth coverage. I read Flashes & Flames because I love B2B media but there’s very little out there on the industry that’s as interesting and well researched. Plus, he covers things from an entrepreneur’s perspective that I can apply to my business. Really digging it!”

Sam Parr, Founder, The Hustle and Hampton

“Flashes & Flames is the most inspiring media newsletter I ever read. It’s a must-read every week”

Arnaud de Puyfontaine, CEO, Vivendi SA

“Flashes & Flames keeps me up to date with print and digital media trends, especially in Europe, North America and Australia. It is so insightful and readable. Thank you!”

Ashok Advani, Founder and Publisher, Business India Group

Flashes & Flames has really made its mark. Colin Morrison combines the experience and instincts of a senior operator, with the analysis of a quality commentator. Given the lack of mainstream journalistic investment in the media sector, he has built a thing of real value to its subscribers. It is surprisingly well researched and always has an interesting take on deals and the media organisations he reports on. He might fly a few kites occasionally, but they often catch the breeze!”

Tom Bureau, founder, Immediate Media
“As a growing media business, Flashes & Flames is my number one, go-to source for analysis and insight into what is happening in this crazy and exciting media landscape. It’s reliable, current and inspirational – a real service to the media industry.”
Ian McAuliffe, CEO, Think Publishing Ltd

“Thank goodness for Flashes & Flames which has a wealth of detail and anecdote that I just don’t find elsewhere. There are hundreds of newsletters giving opinions about what the media should be doing to survive. Flashes & Flames is one of the rare ones that actually tells you the real story about what the media is doing.”

David Sillito, Media & Arts Correspondent, BBC News

“In the fast moving global information services industry, Flashes & Flames is a must-read. It has an extremely valuable perspective which ensures that the newsletter is an essential resource for senior management right across our industry.”

Paul Miller, CEO, Questex LLC

“Having spent my career in the business media, I had been missing anyone tracking and analyzing the media deals economy. Until Flashes & Flames came along. It has the best analysis, inside info and all the knowledge you could want, especially around the business information sector.”

Rafat Ali, CEO-Founder, Skift Inc

“The insights and colour provided week after week by Flashes & Flames are truly invaluable.”

Thomas Leysen, Chairman Mediahuis NV

Flashes & Flames brings sophisticated narrative, analysis and flair to global trade media and has, therefore, become both an indispensable and enjoyable read.”

Justin Smith, CEO and co-founder, Semafor

Flashes & Flames is one of the few industry reads that actually makes me feel smarter and better informed about the ever-changing global media business. Colin brilliantly connects dots across markets and models, and I’ve found him to be always one step ahead of the conversation.

Gabriel Brotman, EVP, Axel Springer

“My favorite read of the week is Flashes & Flames. In a journalistic era when most of the ‘trades’ have disappeared, it is well researched, well written and thoughtful in its coverage of the media industry. It is a weekly read that is not to be missed by all industry executives; at a time, when memories are short, Flashes & Flames provides an invaluable perspective.”

Wilma Jordan, Founder-Chair, JEGI Leonis

“I read Flashes & Flames because it’s always topical and enjoyable. Colin Morrison has excellent connections and great relationships with key people throughout the media and events industry. He is widely respected for his tremendous experience as a leader from within the industry whose depth of understanding enables him to share great insights, knowledge and interesting interviews with industry figures.”

Geoff Dickinson, CEO, DMG Events
“Every Friday, I make time for Flashes & Flames; it’s a valuable resource for anyone navigating the global media landscape. Colin Morrison’s deep industry insight and sharp editorial voice make this weekly publication a standout. It’s not just informative – it’s essential reading for media leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve.”
Hugh Jones, CEO, RX Global

Flashes & Flames is one of the most insightful and relevant industry resources available. Its weekly coverage is both informative and topical, offering sharp analysis of global media trends, leadership moves, and business transformations. I particularly enjoy the longer form analysis and Colin’s strategic insights in an ever-evolving landscape. It’s a must-read for anyone serious about understanding where the media industry has been as well as where we are heading”

Jane Huxley, CEO, Are Media

“I always look forward to my Friday dose of Flashes & Flames. Colin’s astute observations, perceptive analysis and deep knowledge of our industry are invaluable and thought provoking every time.”

Amanda Barnes, CEO, Faversham House

“Colin Morrison really knows his way round the media landscape. Both what happened and what might happen. His ideas and insights are fascinating.”

Roger Parry, media investor

“A welcome read in a world all too often awash with snippets and soundbites.”

Daryl Rayner, Managing Director, Exact Editions

“Every Friday morning, I really look forward to reading the latest edition of Flashes & Flames. This is not only to get the latest M&A activity but also to get Colin’s unique insight into what is going on. Much reporting has become bland – but not Flashes & Flames.

Douglas Emslie, Chair, Raccoon Media Group

Flashes & Flames is a real gem. The strategic insights into the media market and its players are fascinating and mostly spot-on. Required reading!”

Tony Steel, Chairman, Terrapinn Holdings Ltd

Flashes & Flames is essential weekly reading for anybody in the ever changing world of media”

Lara Boro, CEO, The Economist Group

“I read Flashes & Flames every week because it always tells me things I didn’t know and gives me new angles, especially on deals. More than anything else, it’s a must-read because it is well-informed, well-written and a unique source of information right across the world of media.”

Tim Weller, media entrepreneur

Flashes & Flames provides an in-depth look at the business of media simply not found anywhere else.  It’s the first thing I read every Friday morning.”

Sean Griffey, Founder, Industry Dive

“I read Flashes & Flames every Friday to keep up-to-date with the best insights and most important developments in the media and information market. It’s delivered engagingly by Colin Morrison. He really knows his stuff.”

Don Pazour, CEO, Access Intelligence LLC

“Colin Morrison just gets how the media world really works. Smart takes, no fluff.”

Orson Francescone, CEO, FT Live