A fresh chapter in Ipswich Town journalism has arrived with the unveiling of a brand-new Kings of Anglia digital platform, complete with a completely advertisement-free application. Mark Heath outlines the reasoning behind this launch, what supporters can expect, and how to become a member.
The KOA team consists of Alex Jones, Ross Halls, Mark Heath and Stuart Watson.
The motivation
Since we first introduced paid digital content through the EADT and Ipswich Star, readers have consistently expressed one particular desire above all else – a standalone Ipswich Town website and mobile application, where subscribers are funding nothing but our football reporting.
We have taken note of this feedback, and the result is now live in the form of this gleaming new Kings of Anglia website and ad-free app.
Subscribe today and secure your access for just £2 covering your first two months, or unlock a full twelve-month membership for only £29.
For the first time ever, every single piece of our material gathered together in a single location. The inaugural application of its kind within the Ipswich Town coverage sphere, as far as we can determine.
Have we highlighted that it contains absolutely no advertisements? The experience for users is excellent as well. Anyone who has struggled through content-heavy websites cluttered with advertisements will appreciate this difference. The application eliminates all such problems entirely.
The team feels tremendous pride in what has been created and genuine excitement about sharing it. The hope is that supporters will share those feelings.
What is included
The offering is straightforward. Subscribers receive absolutely everything we produce. Every article. Every podcast episode. Every video piece. Additionally, subscribers gain access to special competitions unavailable elsewhere – opportunities such as appearing alongside us on a podcast episode or accompanying us to a match.
Looking ahead, those seeking our reporting will find the KOA website and app to be the sole source containing absolutely everything we publish.
The entire team holds deep affection for Ipswich Town, and maximum effort will be invested in bringing supporters closer to the action and behind-the-scenes access.
Our journalists have attended all of the club’s pre-season warm-up fixtures, including last weekend’s encounter in Berlin, and attention now turns toward the season opener this Saturday.
Join the KOA community today for just £2.
Every dimension of our reporting will be enhanced as competitive action begins, delivering the finest Town content accessible across any platform, spanning written articles, audio programmes and video material.
Stuart Watson’s match assessments, Alex Jones’s player scores, our frequent exclusive conversations with those connected to the club, thorough tactical breakdowns, and extensive video material – encompassing all KOA podcasts alongside post-match commentary from Stuart and Alex.
Beyond standard reporting though, KOA represents a genuine community. Becoming a subscriber means joining that collective, and KOA welcomes absolutely everyone. Supporters can interact with fellow fans through our redesigned comments feature, with team members participating in discussions as well.
Subscribers also receive our exclusive Friday newsletter, brimming with breaking developments, behind-the-scenes intelligence, match forecasts and additional content.
The team shares deep enthusiasm for Ipswich Town and delivering the finest possible coverage of the club.
The subscription process
The procedure could not be simpler. Registration is available immediately for just £2, granting two months of complete access to all our material.
Alternatively, those preferring to commit for a full year can do so for only £29, equivalent to under £2.50 monthly.
KOA’s standard pricing stands at £3.99 monthly or £39 annually, and the hope is that subscribers would agree this represents excellent value considering everything provided.
Existing EADT subscribers receive positive news – KOA access is included automatically as part of their current subscription for as long as they maintain their membership.
Among the competitions accessible to subscribers shortly, one prize enables the winner to feature on a KOA podcast episode.
Why this matters
The difficulties confronting the newspaper sector are widely acknowledged – falling print circulation and reduced advertising revenue have created challenging conditions in recent years.
However, this represents something vibrant, fresh and exhilarating. Content unavailable through any alternative source. Backing this venture enables continued delivery of outstanding Town coverage as the Blues return to the Premier League.
As supporters may have observed recently, the team will also maintain appropriate scrutiny of the club when circumstances require, acting as a constructive challenger.
Everyone wishes Ipswich Town every success, but difficult questions will be posed when necessary.
From League One through the Championship and now the Premier League – the team has been present throughout this entire journey, and that commitment continues, covering your Blues for you.
Support from readers genuinely means a great deal.
Now, let us all strive to be the best versions of ourselves. COYB!