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Q&A: Why your next story idea is in the comments section

Q&A: Why your next story idea is in the comments section

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A Q&A session with Rachel Duffy, Head of Community for The Times & Sunday Times, takes place on 30 September at Myo St Paul's. The discussion explores why the next story idea is often found in the comments section and begins at 08:00. Admission is £50.00.

Join us for our Q&A session with Rachel Duffy, Head of Community, The Times & Sunday Times

If you’re not reading the comments beneath a digital article, you’re missing an opportunity to get to know that publication’s readers. Below the line, you’ll find a treasure trove of inspiration, packed with ideas of what the audience your clients want to reach are talking and thinking about. The Head of Community at the Times joins us to explain how her team use the comments section to influence commissioning across the newsroom and how PRs can use it to craft pitches that editors will snap up.

Seats are £50 and are limited to 50 PRs. Please submit a question for the journalists on the booking form – attendees will have the chance to ask follow ups during the session. Book now if you want to join us.

Cancellations are permitted up to 48 hours before an event. You can transfer to a different session up to 48 hours before the event (subject to availability), and delegate substitutions are accepted at any time. Please contact our event team at events@roxhillmedia.com for cancellation, transfer and substitution requests. Please note the line up may be subject to change. In this circumstance we will try our hardest to book in a similar journalist. If this isn't suitable, you may request a refund

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Head of Community, The Times & The Sunday Times

Building audience communities and engagement strategies across national news brands, Rachel Duffy is now Head of Community at The Times & The Sunday Times, leading reader engagement, community initiatives and audience development. Previously, she spent three years at The Telegraph in a number of audience and community-focused roles, where she helped develop the title's Reddit and off-platform community strategy.

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Q&A: Why your next story idea is in the comments section takes place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 09:00.

Q&A: Why your next story idea is in the comments section is held at Myo St Paul’s in London (Watling Street, London, EC4M 9AF).

Tickets for Q&A: Why your next story idea is in the comments section are priced at £50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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