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“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, Media Investment, Soros Funds

“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

“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
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, Nineteen Group

“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

“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

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

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

Orson Francescone, CEO, FT Live
“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

“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
“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

“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, Hampton

“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

“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 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 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 Media

“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

“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

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

Daryl Rayner, Managing Director, Exact Editions

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, co-founder, Industry Dive

“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

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

“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, events and media investor

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

Thomas Leysen, Chairman Mediahuis NV
“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

“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