What Labels & Labeling does

Labels & Labeling is a London-headquartered B2B media publication serving the global label and package printing industry. Founded in 1978 as the first trade magazine of its kind, it operates a multi-platform content ecosystem comprising a daily-updated news website, a quarterly print and digital/PDF magazine, a free weekly 'Label News' email newsletter, a video library with event coverage and executive interviews, a comprehensive supplier directory, an events calendar, and the Label Academy subscription-based educational platform offering more than 150 articles and videos drawn from books, master classes, and conferences. The publication also retails printed educational titles via the Label Academy Bookstore and covers topics spanning conventional and digital printing, finishing and embellishment, flexible packaging, folding cartons, inks and coatings, substrates and adhesives, interactive/smart packaging, sustainability, and workflow software. Editorial coverage is organized across eight geographic regions — Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, South & Central America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South Asia — giving the brand a claimed position as the industry's only truly global media resource.

The company is operated by Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC, the publicly listed UK events and publishing group (London Stock Exchange: INF). Labels & Labeling is tightly integrated with Informa's events portfolio, particularly the Loupe trade show series (formerly Labelexpo), which it promotes editorially and through sponsored video content.

Labels & Labeling monetizes through four distinct revenue streams: recurring subscriptions to the print and digital magazine, recurring subscriptions to the Label Academy educational platform, online advertising across its website, newsletter, and social channels, and print advertising packages in the quarterly magazine. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is offered via enquiry. The audience is concentrated among senior decision makers in the label converter, package printing, and brand owner communities, with the publisher claiming 86% of readers are involved in purchasing decisions — making the brand a high-influence channel for industry suppliers seeking lead generation.

Name

Labels & Labeling

Legal name

Labels & Labeling (Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC)

Website

https://labelsandlabeling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Labels & Labeling is a London-based B2B media brand founded in 1978 that publishes a quarterly print/digital magazine, news website, weekly newsletter, video library, and the Label Academy subscription education platform serving the global label and package printing industry. It operates under Informa Markets, a division of Informa PLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Media and B2B Publishing

NAICS

Other Publishers (51319)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing, Quality & Industrial Operations Reference (Lean, Six Sigma, QA/QC) (EDAGAGAI)

Keywords

• B2B trade media
• Label printing industry
• Package printing news
• Industry magazine publishing
• Label academy education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Label Academy Subscriptions: Premium subscription service providing access to over 150 articles and videos from Label Academy books, master classes and conferences. Subscription-based access model with exclusive content.
2. Print and Digital Magazine: Quarterly print magazine with digital/PDF editions. Published since 1978. Readership reaches senior decision makers in the label and package printing industry.
3. Online Advertising: Digital advertising across website, newsletter and social media platforms. Cost-effective and measurable online advertising packages and custom options.
4. Print Advertising: Print advertising packages in the quarterly magazine targeting senior business leaders in the label and package printing industry. 86% of readers are involved in purchasing decisions.

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Labels & Labeling publishes industry news, features, a quarterly magazine, video content, and a supplier directory for the global label and package printing industry. It also operates Label Academy, a subscription-based educational platform with over 150 articles and videos, and sells advertising across its digital and print channels.

Product overview

Labels & Labeling is a B2B media publication serving the global label and package printing industry. The company operates a multi-platform content ecosystem comprising a news website with daily industry coverage, a quarterly magazine (Labels & Labeling Magazine), a video library, an events calendar, and a supplier directory. The portfolio includes Label Academy, a subscription-based educational platform with books, articles, and videos for industry professionals. The company also offers digital and print advertising services. The publication covers technology categories including conventional printing, digital printing, finishing & embellishment, flexible packaging, folding cartons, inks & coatings, interactive technology, substrates & adhesives, and workflow/MIS/inspection solutions. Owned by Informa Markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo): The largest dedicated event for the label and package printing industry, formerly known as Labelexpo. Loupe hosts regional events including Loupe Americas, Loupe India, and Loupe South China.
• Label Academy

Products and services

• Labels & Labeling Magazine Quarterly digital/PDF and print magazine covering in-depth features, market analysis, technology reviews, and industry insights for senior decision makers in the label and package printing sector. Published since 1978.
• Label Academy Subscription-based educational platform offering over 150 articles and videos compiled from Label Academy books, master classes, and conferences for label industry professionals.
• Label Academy Bookstore Online store selling Label Academy printed books on label and package printing topics such as die-cutting and tooling, flexographic printing, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and security labeling.
• Advertising Services Digital and print advertising packages providing global reach to senior decision makers in the label and package printing industry, including online display ads, newsletter placements, and quarterly magazine print advertising.
• Supplier Directory Searchable directory of suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and service providers in the label and package printing industry, organized by category (digital presses, flexo presses, inks, substrates, finishing equipment, RFID, software) and alphabetically by company name.
• Subscription/Membership Portal Premium subscription portal providing members access to exclusive content, Label Academy materials, and member-only features.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Informa MarketscoreOthersLabels & Labeling is published by Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC. Informa Markets organizes exhibitions and conferences across various industries globally. Labels & Labeling is operated under the Informa corporate umbrella.
• Tarsus Exhibitions & Publishing LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabels & Labeling bookstore sells educational publications co-published or distributed by Tarsus Exhibitions & Publishing Ltd, including the 'Die-cutting and Tooling' guide published by Tarsus.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Packaging Dive: Digital-first B2B media brand by Industry Dive covering packaging industry news, trends, and analysis; directly comparable as a trade publisher monetizing advertising and newsletters targeting the same packaging/procurement audience.
• Packaging Strategies: BNP Media trade publication covering packaging design, materials, and conversion; directly comparable as a legacy B2B packaging trade publication serving brand owners and converters with news, features, and events.
• Packaging World: PMMI-owned B2B media brand covering packaging operations, machinery, and automation; directly comparable as a packaging-industry trade publisher combining editorial content with events and buyer resources.
• Packaging Digest: Long-running B2B trade publication covering packaging design, materials, and processing; directly comparable as a multi-channel packaging media brand serving OEMs, brand owners, and converters.
• Converting Magazine: Trade publication covering converting and package printing operations including labels, films, and laminates; comparable for its overlap with the label-printing converter audience and converting-industry advertising base.
• Flexible Packaging: Trade magazine dedicated to flexible packaging, one of the adjacent verticals featured within Labels & Labeling's editorial coverage; directly comparable as a niche packaging vertical publisher monetizing ads and subscriptions.
• Ink World Magazine: Trade publication covering the printing inks and coatings industry, a core editorial topic area for Labels & Labeling; directly comparable as a chemistry/advertising-driven vertical trade media brand.

Broad incumbents

• PrintWeek: Haymarket's flagship UK trade publication covering the broader printing industry including commercial, digital, and packaging; comparable as a mature print-industry media brand with overlapping advertiser base and similar editorial/advertising business model.
• Food Engineering Magazine: B2B media brand covering food and beverage manufacturing operations, including packaging purchasing decisions relevant to the label/package printing audience; comparable as an industrial B2B vertical publisher targeting brand owners and operations buyers.

Emerging players

• Sustainable Packaging News: Digital-first niche trade media brand focused on sustainability-driven packaging trends; comparable as an emerging vertical publisher intersecting with Labels & Labeling's sustainability, DPP, and smart packaging editorial coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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