Aleks sits down with Paul Croughton, the editor-in-chief of Robb Report US, one of America’s most respected luxury lifestyle magazines. An experienced British journalist, Paul began his career in London, cutting his teeth on magazines like Heat and Arena, before he moved to The Times newspaper and finally across the pond to Robb Report.

He and Aleks explore the challenges of editing a luxury magazine today, the changing role of digital media, and how Paul is contemporising the magazine for today’s affluent media consumer. Finally, we touch on Paul’s passion for menswear and the brands that are peeking his interest right now. This is a must-listen for anyone with an interest in the media landscape, digital content, and the challenges journalists face today.

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Show Notes:

Paul Croughton — Instagram | Website

[02:15] The Times
[03:10] The Beano
[05:03] The Face Magazine
[05:05] Arena Magazine
[05:15] Heat Magazine
[06:04] Jamiroquai Deeper Underground
[07:16] EMAP Publishing
[10:33] The Sunday Times
[12:08] Bauer Media
[15:09] Robert Smith, The Cure
[18:30] Robb Report
[19:04] Brave New World
[21:05] Esquire Magazine
[21:38] The Rake Magazine
[22:51] The Jackal Magazine
[23:47] PMC, Penske Media
[34:45] Simon Crompton, HandCut Radio Episode #001
[39:55] Mr Porter Journal
[42:54] @MidtownUniform
[45:02] J. Crew Liquor Store
[48:28] Atelier Saman Amel, HandCut Radio Episode #013
[49:42] Michael Hill of Drake’s HandCut Radio Episode #011
[49:58] The Armoury
[50:09] Edward Sexton
[50:24] Stoffa
[50:34] Valstar
[50:56] Ring Jacket

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