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The definitive source for media technology intelligence
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Our Story
A guide through the media technology landscape
The honeyguide is an African bird that does something no other wild creature does: it leads people through dense bush to hidden beehives. A treasure that would have been hard to find alone over long distances.
We take our inspiration from it.
The media technology landscape is vast, fragmented, and loud. Every publisher is trying to make sense of it. Most are drowning in the vastness of options, not shortage of them.
That's where The Media Tech Guide comes in. We work with media technologists and their technology partners to cut through the noise to lead you to the solutions that matter for your business.
“The bird in our mark is the honeyguide — a creature that has led people to hidden value for centuries. We guide publishers through the complexity of media technology in the same way.”
— Why there is a bird on everything we make
What We Do
A directory and a newsletter, held to the same editorial standard
The Media Tech Guide combines a comprehensive vendor directory with a weekly editorial newsletter, giving publishers a single trusted source for media technology intelligence.
The Vendor Directory
Hundreds of technology vendors serving publishing and news — from content management and audience development to monetisation, data analytics, and editorial tools. Each listing provides structured, comparable information so publishers can identify, evaluate, and shortlist the vendors that matter for their specific needs.
Listings are available at three tiers: Entry (standard presence), Plus (enhanced detail and visibility), and Pro (maximum visibility, priority placement, and inclusion in relevant editorial coverage).
The Briefing
Every week our editorial team publishes The Briefing — an independent newsletter read by publishing professionals across the globe. We cover technology trends, vendor developments, platform migrations, and the broader forces shaping how news organisations build and operate their technology stacks.
We interview technology leaders, hold vendors to account, and surface intelligence publishers can act on. Our editorial is independent: we are not paid to recommend, and we do not accept advertising in our editorial content.
Read The BriefingOur Values
What We Stand For
Independence
Our editorial judgement is never for sale. Paid listings earn visibility, not preferential coverage.
Clarity
We cut through complexity to deliver intelligence you can use. No jargon. No filler.
Rigour
Everything we publish is grounded in evidence and expertise. Claims are verified before they reach you.
Integrity
We say what we mean, and we stand behind what we publish. Corrections are made in public.
Impact
We measure our success by the quality of the decisions our users make — not by the size of our audience.
The People
Our Team
The Media Tech Guide is published by Henley Consult — people who have spent years on both sides of the publisher–vendor relationship.
John Schlaefli
Founder, Henley Consult
Background includes media sales, business development, and strategic partnerships with organisations like FIPP, PPA and The Spectator. Leads vendor relationships and ensures listed companies receive genuine value from the guide.
Ashley Norris
Editor
Leads The Briefing and the vendor interview programme.
Make your next vendor decision with confidence
Whether you're a publisher navigating your technology options, a vendor seeking a listing, or a media professional interested in contributing to our editorial programme — we'd love to hear from you.