Editorial programme

Press releases can be submitted at any time and we always respect embargoes as these help us plan ahead. Submissions should ideally be shared as plain text in the body of an email, with a relevant image. 

 

Upcoming Features

Responses to our forward features should be submitted to the editor by the deadline shown below. Submissions must be attributed to a spokesperson. 

All features will include thoughts from various stakeholders and are written by the Comms Business editorial team. As such, please do not send opinion pieces in response to our forward features as they are unlikely to be used.

Further information on how to get your stories featured in Comms Business can be found here. Please do get in touch with any questions.

 

September 2025 - Critical services

Deadline: Monday 28th July 2025 16:00 BST

 

Cloud services

This feature will discuss how resellers and MSPs can build cloud offerings that will resonate with their customer base. We are looking for insight from vendors, distributors and resellers/MSPs into the services that are in demand and how to build compelling offerings. 

We will ask:

  • How is the cloud market changing? What products and services are in demand?
  • How can partners help customers decide what cloud solution is best for them?
  • What challenges can businesses face when progressing cloud deployments? How can managed services providers help address those challenges?
  • How can providers safeguard data security and privacy?
  • What do you expect in the future of the cloud?

Submit to: charlotte.hathway@markallengroup.com

 

Cybersecurity

As cyber criminals become increasingly more sophisticated in their attack methods, the Channel and their customers are having to be more vigilant than ever. How can channel businesses better protect themselves and their end users against the growing cyber menace? 

We will ask:

  • What are the most significant cyber threats currently facing channel companies?
  • What key strategies and solutions should MSPs and resellers be adopting to guard against cyberattacks?
  • What are the main challenges that they face in integrating them into their business?
  • What opportunities should channel businesses be capitalising on to provide the best possible cybersecurity for their customers?
  • How will the cybersecurity market evolve over the next 12 months?

Submit to: alex.wright@markallengroup.com

 

Billing and monetisation

This feature will examine the billing and monetisation solutions available to channel companies, with discussion of the capabilities MSPs and resellers should be looking for when deciding on a supplier.

We will ask:

  • How is the billing and monetisation market changing in the Channel?
  • What does consolidation in the billing market mean for the Channel?
  • What impact will AI have? 
  • Is there new demand for any particular capabilities? 
  • How can channel companies select the right billing solution for their business?

Submit to: charlotte.hathway@markallengroup.com

 

2025 features, supplements and focus months

Month Feature #1 Feature #2 Feature #3 Supplement
September Theme: Critical services Cloud services Cybersecurity Billing and monetisation Gigabit Business

October 

Theme: People

Careers in the Channel Mental health Skills and training  

November

Theme: Experience

Partner portals Leasing and financing Call and contact centres  

December

Theme: Future

Preview of 2026 The circular economy All IP  

Articles in bold are SPOTLIGHT months where the topic is expanded on in additional content and advertising on digital weekly newsletters (x 4 to 16,000+ recipients) and news stories on Comms Business website over the whole month. This additional content allows for brand visibility and elevation as a thought leader; involvement in these and extra digital activities to enable lead generation are at a cost. For more information please contact mat.swift@markallengroup.com or call 07919 177099, or moh.lalani@markallengroup.com or call 07766 081822.