“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 this site a must-read.”

“Flashes & Flames is by far the best content covering the media industry. Colin’s light and interesting writing style, combined with good research providing facts and figures, and the global nature of the newsletter really is unmatched. I actually look forward to Friday morning when Flashes & Flames is delivered to my inbox.”

“Flashes & Flames is one of the most insightful media blogs anywhere, offering insights that go far deeper than the usual analysis. I always make sure I read Colin Morrison’s pieces”

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

“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 in Flashes & Flames.”

“My favorite read of the week is Flashes & Flames…….in a journalistic era when most of the ‘trades’ have disappeared, I find it to be 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 a perspective that is invaluable.”

“There are commentators who understand media, and commentators who understand business. Colin Morrison gets both, and that’s why he’s my ‘go to’ blogger. In uncertain times, we need people with level heads and clear vision.”

“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.”

“The media landscape has changed beyond recognition in the last 10 years. Really understanding the much more complicated business models of companies is now critical to predicting future success. The analysis and commentary of Flashes & Flames is the most incisive in our industry. Colin Morrison has an uncanny knack of getting under the cover of the critical questions. He really understands the business models that can be sustainable in the future.”

“When it comes to an understanding and an analysis of the media, there is simply no one better than Colin Morrison. His knowledge, based and developed from 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.”

“Flashes & Flames has become a weekly essential read for anyone in the media and publishing business.”

“I always make time to read Flashes & Flames every week because it gives me genuinely new insights into what’s going on in global media. It’s a perfect start to my Friday.”

“Flashes & Flames is without a doubt the best media blog I read. It has a combination of great insight and great writing that are unbeatable and could only be accomplished by a former senior media executive and former journalist (all rolled into one to get the blogger, Colin Morrison)”

“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!”

“Flashes & Flames is the most inspiring media blog I ever read. It’s a mix of inspiring insights and deep analysis provided by one of the most brilliant experts. It’s a must-read in our fast moving media industry.”

“Recommended reading for anyone in the media business.”

“Flashes & Flames is required reading for everyone who’s interested in the business of media. Well-researched and packed with useful facts and clever observations, it’s an invaluable source of insight in a dynamic and changing media environment.”

“Flashes & Flames is packed with deep analysis and is one of my very few must-reads about our industry.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“I always open Flashes & Flames in eager anticipation of the excellent insight that Colin Morrison brings to any of his topics.”