In April 2026, Electronics Weekly began a new chapter in its long history, transitioning to a fully digital publishing model. The move marked a significant milestone for a title that has served the global electronics engineering community for more than 65 years, reflecting both changing reader behaviours and the growing opportunities of digital media.
The transition was not simply about ending print. Rather, it represents a strategic investment in digital content, data, and events that enables Electronics Weekly to deliver greater immediacy for its readers while offering advertisers more measurable value. As engineers and industry professionals increasingly access information online, the publication is now fully compatible with how its audience now reads, engages and connects.
Editor Caroline Hayes described the change as an energising evolution for the brand. “The immediacy of the web is exciting,” she said. “It enables us to deliver information closer to events as well as more options for readers to digest news and information.”
This immediacy underlines the publication’s ambition to expand digital formats, including daily news, in‑depth analysis, video, podcasts, and a growing programme of online and virtual events.
The final print edition of *Electronics Weekly* was published on 18 March 2026, wrapping up a proud chapter in print publishing. The focus now is firmly on digital innovation. A new-look website is planned for later in the year, designed to enhance the user experience while supporting deeper data insights and richer content formats.
According to Steve Ray, associate publisher of Electronics Weekly, the move was in direct response to market needs and future‑proofs the publication. By going fully digital, the team can invest more heavily in what readers and partners value most: trusted journalism, timely insights and meaningful engagement. Importantly, the digital model also better serves the publication’s large and growing international audience, ensuring that quality journalism remains accessible worldwide.
For advertisers, the benefits of the digital transition are equally compelling. Enhanced digital programmes will include CPL lead generation, improved campaign attribution and expanded audience insight and benchmarking capabilities. These tools offer greater transparency and clearer return on investment, helping brands connect more effectively with a highly specialised and influential audience.
Alongside daily journalism, Electronics Weekly will continue to expand its respected awards programmes, including the Women Leaders in Electronics and Elektra Awards, as well as its calendar of content‑led events. One highlight for later in 2026 is the Energy Efficiency in the AI Age virtual event in October, which will bring industry voices together to explore emerging challenges and opportunities.
We look forward to seeing how Electronics Weekly will continue to innovate and inform in its new format.
