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The Ace SUBSCRIPTIONS SEMINAR 14.11.25
FT, Bracken House, 1 Friday Street, London
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Thank you — the 2025 ACE Subscriptions Seminar on 14 November is now fully booked.
We’re excited to welcome registered delegates.
On the day
Arrivals: from 9:30am for a 10:00am start - FT, Bracken House, 1 Friday Street, London
Hosted by: Abi Spooner, Strategy Partner at Atlas
Includes: lunch and refreshments
Finish: around 3:30pm
What to expect
A fast-paced programme tackling the big questions in subscriptions: adapting to a changing search landscape; taking marketing further up the funnel and closer to customers; creating trusted, high-impact content; and building direct, lasting relationships through subscriptions. Expect case studies, practical takeaways, and lively discussion.
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Confirmed sessions for 14th November include...
The Role of Trust in Driving Subscriptions
Trust and authenticity are crucial for conversion. The panel, including Joe Friend from Pepper, Suzanne Rodzik from The Guardian and Jemma Foster from The Week and The Week Junior are all converting subs through influencer activity. They will discuss how brands can use both external and internal influencers to build awareness and drive subscriptions. This session will be moderated by Dhiren Patel, previously VP Lead Management and Conversion at The Economist.
Subscription “Consumersion”: putting the ‘consumer’ back into conversion to drive sustainable growth
This session highlights the importance of building relationships with customers. Amanda Wigginton, Customer Strategy, Data and Insight Specialist, will share practical steps to integrate consumer understanding into subscription campaigns and drive growth.
How to make it easy to leave without making it easy to leave
This session discusses the upcoming changes in subscription payments and cancellations in the UK through lessons learned from EU countries who are already ahead. Madeleine White from The Audiencers/ Poool and Louise Ioannou from National Geographic Kids will provide insights on balancing retention and regulations.
The death of search?
AI’s impact on search – and conversion – is front of mind for many publishers. Sam Gould, AI Lead from FT Strategies will provide insights into what’s really happening and what publishers can do about it.
Paywall Strategies
Top tips to make the most of your paywall, your onboarding and customer data with Victoria Mead, Head of Acquisition, The Times, News UK.
A view from the top
A talk business transformation and the big changes driving publishing and subscriptions.














