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25 Apr 2023

by Lisa Barnard

A Coronation Event at the Bollinger Burlington B

On Tuesday 18th April 2023 we were thrilled to co-host an exclusive Coronation celebration with Champagne Bollinger, at their Bollinger Burlington Bar located in Mayfair. The main attraction of the evening was the unveiling of the first portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, commissioned by ILN and painted in oils by Alistair Barford, a talented scholar of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST). A print of the portrait will be exclusively displayed in the window of the Bar, throughout the Coronation period, for the public to admire.

29 Mar 2023

by Lisa Barnard

The First Commissioned Portrait of King Charles III Revealed

Illustrated London News is proud to reveal its specially commissioned portrait of His Majesty King Charles III that will feature on the front cover of The Illustrated Coronation Edition. The portrait was painted in oils by the artist Alastair Barford, a former QEST scholar (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) and is the first portrait to be released since the change of reign and among the first to be commissioned.

1 Dec 2022

by David Gyseman

ILN’s 7th Year at the Lord Mayor’s Show

The Lord Mayor’s Show took place on the 12th November as is one of the best-known annual events in London as well as one of the longest established, dating back to the 16th century.

15 Nov 2022

by Lisa Barnard

Luxury Journalism Internship

ILN are looking for a luxury journalism intern to work on SPHERE digital channels as well as other internal projects.

6 May 2022

by Lisa Barnard

The Launch of Our New Illustrated Platinum Jubilee Magazine

ILN, RWHA, and the QEST, met at the Reform Club to celebrate Her Majesty’s record reign and the launch of The Illustrated Platinum Jubilee

6 May 2020

by Lisa Barnard

NEWS RELEASE: Unlimited access for schools to the world’s greatest illustrated magazine archives and how art changed the way news was reported

Illustrated London News Ltd announces a new opportunity for schools (teachers and students) to gain access to the unique digital archives of the world’s leading illustrated magazines.

3 Jan 2020

by webmaster

We’re hiring! Business Development Executive

We are recruiting a Business Development Executive to support the new business and marketing activity of the agency, working directly with the CEO/owner and the Senior Account Director.
Your role is to identify and help us engage with new clients, where we feel there is a great fit and they will value our services. Our clients range from Aston Martin to niche premium brands and our work includes stunning publications, designing websites and executing marketing campaigns.
Based in the heart of vibrant Spitalfields, London, this is a varied, interesting role. We are looking for a switched-on, can-do team player, with a hunger to learn and succeed.

26 May 2018

by Lisa Barnard

Hot off The Wedding press

We’ve been following the Royal Wedding coverage rather closely here at ILN. Having published our own special edition magazine, The Illustrated Royal Weddings, in advance of the wedding, I’ve taken a look at how the epic wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was covered immediately afterwards in the national newspapers.

1 May 2018

by Andrew Hearn

ILN attends GDPR discussion panel

Having recently attended a session on General Data Protection Regulation, hosted by Pearlfinders and Rainmaker, it raised some interesting topics of debate around interpretation of GDPR law.

30 Jan 2017

by Andrew Hearn

ILN CEO, Lisa Barnard, named Luxury Woman to Watch

ILN’s CEO Lisa Barnard has been chosen as one of Luxury Daily’s 'Luxury Women to Watch 2017', an initiative celebrating high-flying female executives working within the luxury sphere. Featured alongside other prolific individuals like Stephanie Pfeffer Anton (Executive VP, Luxury Portfolio International) and Fflur Roberts (Head of Luxury, Euromonitor), Lisa also gives an interview about her work at ILN, key insights into the industry and her predictions on how luxury will evolve in 2017.

26 Jan 2017

by Andrew Hearn

RISE OF THE BRAND DOCUMENTARY

For premium brands, when it comes to reaching high-net-worth individuals and new and relevant customers, traditional advertising isn’t always enough. That’s why we have seen the rise of the brand documentary, one that reaches its target audience by combining a compelling story with a sense of privileged access.

4 Jan 2017

by Charlotte McManus

Illustrated London News Presents: Godiva’s Chocolate Notes

We are excited to introduce the next phrase in our ongoing partnership; Chocolate Notes, Godiva's new online magazine.

6 Dec 2016

by Charlotte McManus

Aston Martin’s AM Magazine Goes Digital with ILN

We are proud to present the brand new digital platform for Aston Martin’s AM Magazine.

19 Feb 2016

by Andrew Hearn

When life gives you lemons

Don’t miss the latest issue of Belmond magazine to discover the best of luxury travel. With its striking lemon-yellow cover, this edition is packed full of citrusy punch, bursting with juicy travel tips and off-the-beaten-track locations.

11 Dec 2015

by Andrew Hearn

Shaken, not stirred: latest AM Magazine lands

The final issue of the year of Aston Martin's global customer lifestyle publication features an exclusive cover image of Daniel Craig and the DB10, shot by renowned photographer Rankin

24 Nov 2015

by Andrew Hearn

Making a splash at the 800th Lord Mayor’s Show

Illustrated London News made a proud contribution to the 800th anniversary of the Lord Mayor’s Show this year, creating a brand-new look and approach for the official Show Programme.

14 Sep 2015

by Andrew Hearn

A Record Publication for a Record Reign

Illustrated London News will mark the historic occasion of Her Majesty The Queen becoming the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history with three exclusive publications.

23 Jun 2015

by Andrew Hearn

Selling it softly: editorial commerce

The world of “e-tail” is changing. Luxury e-commerce consumers expect more from their online experience and editorial engagement is increasingly the answer.

7 Jun 2015

by Andrew Hearn

True colours: setting the tone

One of our designers Brigitta looks at the power of colour, and how it can be used in publishing to evoke certain feelings or moods.

8 May 2015

by Andrew Hearn

Etched in the past: ILN engraver Brian Williams

I recently met former Illustrated London News engraver Brian Clifford Williams at his home in the Essex town of Billericay. An extremely pleasant and cheerful man, he immediately welcomed me with a warm handshake and a cup of tea, and we soon sat down to talk about the fascinating experiences he had working for ILN.

2 Apr 2015

by ILN

Sphere in the Spring

Hot off the press, the spring issue of Sphere has landed in the office

24 Mar 2015

by Andrew Hearn

Floral tributes: Shoreditch shopping

I love flowers in my home – and if I can’t get them fresh, I make do with a bit of home decoration!

13 Mar 2015

by ILN

The power of the dot

I can clearly remember the first time I noticed the impact a simple dot on a piece of paper could have.

5 Mar 2015

by ILN

Generation Z: what does the future hold?

With technology changing at an ever-increasing rate, life is moving faster than ever – and no-one is better equipped to deal with it than the so-called Generation Z.

25 Feb 2015

by David Allard

Digital advertising and the Cookie Monster

Once upon a time, advertising promotions could only be seen in the likes of newspapers or magazines, on leaflets, posters, on the good old TV, on billboards, by word of mouth, heard on the radio or pasted on to a sandwich board and attached to an odd-looking person walking down the street.

11 Feb 2015

by Andrew Hearn

Brand interaction: the challenges of social media

Over 3 billion people have created a vast social hub by sharing their thoughts, pictures, writing blogs and creating forums and communities online.

19 Jan 2015

by Samantha Robinson

Free thinking: ways to add value

A pioneering force in publishing, The Illustrated London News launched in 1842 as the world’s first illustrated newspaper. It was an instant hit and by 1848, it was selling 80,000 copies a week. Its success was down to the innovative ideas of its publisher, Herbert Ingram.

6 Jan 2015

by Andrew Hearn

Digital Developments: 2014 and the year ahead

In 2014, we saw the fast-paced digital industry gather even more momentum with record levels of venture-capitalist funding in London and further consolidation, making the city the epicentre of European tech start-ups and innovation.

11 Dec 2014

by Andrew Hearn

On the move: digital marketing

ILN was recently invited to speak at a Digital Marketing Masterclass for the Leisure and Travel industries. Hosted in the stylish Century club on Shaftesbury Avenue, the event was attended by, amongst others, Rocco Forte Hotels, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the Natural History Museum and Virgin Atlantic.

22 Oct 2014

by Andrew Hearn

Gone Phishing: online fraud

During this particularly busy time for online retail, brands are also striving to maintain their reputations, revenue and customers by safeguarding against counterfeit goods and fake websites. Consumers need to be wary, too.

17 Oct 2014

by ILN

“Touching” history with The Illustrated London News’ original artwork collection

ILN hosted a viewing of the artworks from our archive to a handful of auctioneers. The archive is not as complete as it once was, but still includes illustrations and paintings by high-profile artists including Terence Cuneo, Bryan de Grineau, Fortunino Matania and Stephen Ward

16 Oct 2014

by Vicky Stringer

Brand Bulletin

Early mornings are usually the quietest time of the day here and it’s when I will be outside checking on the tomatoes. This particular morning, I heard heavy breathing above – rather like the dragon Smaug in The Hobbit – and when I looked up, I saw two hot air balloons. Cue lots of waving!

23 Sep 2014

by Andrew Hearn

The Hovis Problem: New Thinking for Heritage Branding

Brands that have been around for a long time (and many that want us to think they have) have long recognised the value of the heritage story in customer engagement.

16 Sep 2014

by Andrew Hearn

Think Glocal! Digital Media and Communities

In recent years, we’ve seen the rise of the “digital nomad”, leading an independent lifestyle that combines a career with the freedom to travel and work anywhere in the world. Yet in opening up the world to us, the internet has also been seen as fostering a lack of social cohesion with us interacting remotely in our own digital bubbles.

9 Sep 2014

by Andrew Hearn

The Informed Shopper: End of the Impulse Buy?

Impulse shopping on the high street may be becoming a distant memory, as consumers increasingly take to the internet to research their purchases, before buying online.

26 Aug 2014

by Andrew Hearn

Past and Present: Brands and Archives

A few months ago, I was hired by Illustrated London News Ltd as a Historical Researcher.

17 Jun 2014

by Andrew Hearn

When luxury is an experience

Luxury brands are increasingly using experiential marketing to promote their brands to their discerning and media savvy target audiences.

11 Jun 2014

by ILN

The Luxury Experience: what’s the story?

Nowadays, when you can fill a shopping trolley with “luxury” chocolate, fabric softener, dessert and loo-roll, you do get a sense that, in terms of marketing, the l-word has reached its “masstige” limit. Increasingly, we seek the “authentic” as an alternative and this is where a brand can truly excel.

28 May 2014

by Andrew Hearn

The pain of paying

Recently, Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Economics at Duke University in the US, gave a great talk in London.

28 Apr 2014

by Andrew Hearn

The new journalism: robotic or on brand?

Woody Allen recalled the day his father came home from work to say he had been replaced by a tiny device that could do everything he did. Next morning, his mother went out and bought one.

17 Apr 2014

by Jane Washbourn

On the Fast Track with Aston Martin

As my alarm clock went off, I suddenly remembered it was no ordinary working day—ILN had invited a select group of clients to an Aston Martin driving day at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire… and the sun was shining!

24 Mar 2014

by Andrew Hearn

Digital Days and Interactive Print

Print products are converging with cutting-edge digital technologies in a holistic approach that harnesses the benefits of both screen-based and print technologies.

11 Mar 2014

by Andrew Hearn

ILN’s unique World War 1 archive – Advertising on the Home Front

The Illustrated London News archives are a treasure trove of journalistic, photographic and illustrative material covering World War 1.

21 May 2013

by Andrew Hearn

AM magazine making headlines

ILN’s work was recently showcased by influential New York-based website Luxury Daily (www.luxurydaily.com), with a detailed and complimentary profile of the new-look Aston Martin magazine.

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by Lisa Barnard

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3 Jan 2020

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26 May 2018

by Lisa Barnard

1 May 2018

by Andrew Hearn

30 Jan 2017

by Andrew Hearn

26 Jan 2017

by Andrew Hearn

4 Jan 2017

by Charlotte McManus

6 Dec 2016

by Charlotte McManus

19 Feb 2016

by Andrew Hearn

11 Dec 2015

by Andrew Hearn

24 Nov 2015

by Andrew Hearn

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by Andrew Hearn

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by Andrew Hearn

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by Andrew Hearn

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25 Feb 2015

by David Allard

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by Andrew Hearn

19 Jan 2015

by Samantha Robinson

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by Andrew Hearn

11 Dec 2014

by Andrew Hearn

22 Oct 2014

by Andrew Hearn

17 Oct 2014

by ILN

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by Vicky Stringer

23 Sep 2014

by Andrew Hearn

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by Andrew Hearn

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by Andrew Hearn

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by Andrew Hearn

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by Andrew Hearn

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