Beth Ashton is an accomplished journalist and media professional with a wealth of experience and expertise in audience engagement, subscriptions, and social media. She is widely recognized for her outstanding contributions as the Head of Audience at The Independent and as the former Head of Audience and Subscriptions at The Telegraph, where she led numerous audience development initiatives and helped drive digital subscriptions growth. Beth's educational background includes an MA in Interactive Journalism from City University London and a degree in English Literature and Language from the University of Leeds. Besides, her previous roles at Manchester Evening News, Sky, Huddersfield Examiner, and The Sunday Times, have given her valuable insights into social media management, newsroom workflows, and multimedia storytelling. As a visiting lecturer at City, University of London, Beth has also shared her knowledge and skills with the next generation of journalists. Overall, Beth's leadership skills, creativity, and passion for journalism make her an exceptional media professional worth watching.