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The PPA represents more than 250 member companies across the UK’s specialist media sector, spanning globally recognised consumer brands, B2B publishers and data and information providers. As the dynamic voice of today’s publishing industry, the PPA plays a key role in supporting growth, championing trusted editorial brands and shaping the future of media.
Biagioni was appointed CEO of Time Out Media in 2025, having joined the business in 2022 as Managing Director, Time Out Media UK. Earlier this year, he was appointed Managing Director, Time Out Media UK & Europe. With more than 26 years of media experience, Biagioni has developed and launched brands across print, digital, social, experiential and commercial platforms. His previous roles include senior commercial positions at Future plc, TI Media, John Brown Media, City AM and Express Newspapers.
Under his leadership, Time Out continues to expand its digital reach and experiential footprint, connecting audiences to culture, food and city life across its global media platforms and Time Out Markets.
Commenting on the appointment, Sajeeda Merali, CEO of PPA, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome Rob to the PPA Board. His insight, leadership and clear commitment to the success of our sector will be a huge asset. Time Out reaches audiences across a rich mix of digital platforms and live experiences, including its renowned food markets, and its role in the recent Atria launch underlines its belief in the strength and ambition of quality, trusted editorial brands.”
Rob Biagioni added:
“I am really excited to join the PPA Board and work alongside Saj and the other members under the leadership of Katie Vanneck. I am keen to help the PPA positively influence critical issues in a rapidly changing publishing landscape. Trusted editorial brands have a huge opportunity for real journalism and quality environments in the future, and I hope to be able to help the industry capitalise on that.”
The appointment further strengthens Time Out’s involvement in shaping the future of trusted media. In addition, Robson Carter-Browne, Time Out’s Partnerships Manager, serves on the PPA’s 2025–2026 Next Gen Board, supporting the next generation of publishing talent.
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ABOUT TIME OUT
Time Out Group is a global media and hospitality brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city through Time Out Media and Time Out Market. Time Out launched in London in 1968 to help people discover the exciting new urban cultures that had started up all over the city – today it is the only global brand dedicated to city life. Expert journalists curate and create content about the best things to do, see and eat across over 350 cities in over 50 countries, and across a unique multi-platform model spanning both digital and physical channels. Rooted in the Time Out brand, Time Out Market is the world's first editorially curated food and cultural market, bringing a city's best chefs, restaurateurs and cultural experiences together under one roof. The portfolio includes 12 Markets in cities such as Lisbon, New York and Dubai, and several new locations with expected opening dates in 2026 and beyond, in addition to a pipeline of further locations in advanced discussions. Time Out Group PLC, listed on AIM (AIM: TMO), is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Learn more at www.timeout.com and LinkedIn.