ACNR transitions to digital, creating a dynamic hub for neurology professionals
2025 marks a major milestone for Advances in Clinical Neuroscience & Rehabilitation (ACNR), as it makes the leap from a traditional quarterly print publication to a fully digital website and online community platform.
The move represents more than just a format change—it’s a strategic shift towards building an active online community for neurologists and other healthcare professionals in the neuroscience field - something which will be of great benefit to the audience, says Publisher Rachael Hansford.
For more than two decades, ACNR has been a trusted source of peer-reviewed articles, expert insights, and updates in clinical neuroscience and rehabilitation. Its quarterly print editions were widely read across the UK and beyond, but as readership habits have evolved, so have the opportunities to engage with its specialist audience. Transitioning to a digital-first approach allows ACNR to provide unique content more quickly, create interactive experiences, and build community engagement among professionals.
One of the central drivers of this change was the desire to give neurological specialists a more dynamic and secure platform to share their work and engage with their peers. The new online hub also provides access to articles, clinical updates, interviews, and educational resources in a format that is easy to navigate and available on demand. Unlike print, digital offers immediacy and interactivity—features that are essential for busy clinicians looking to stay up to date with the latest developments in their field.
“Alongside the editorial vision, a strong commercial strategy was key to making this transition a success”
Alongside the editorial vision, a strong commercial strategy was key to making this transition a success. Inktop led on the development of that strategy, helping ACNR to unlock new streams of revenue and provide more value to its partners. By introducing flexible advertising models, digital sponsorship opportunities, and innovative ways for industry partners to engage with the neurology community, Inktop has helped with the publication’s sustainability in the digital era.
The shift also reflects a broader trend within academic and professional publishing. Across industries, digital platforms are increasingly replacing print as the preferred way to distribute knowledge and build communities. ACNR’s approach demonstrates how a niche publication can not only adapt to these changes but also thrive by embracing innovation and fresh commercial thinking.
As ACNR settles into its new digital role, its mission remains the same: to inform, educate, and support the neurology community. With Inktop’s commercial leadership and the new online platform’s reach, ACNR is well-positioned to continue serving neurological specialists with even greater impact, relevance, and interactivity than ever before.
Publisher Rachael Hansford commented “After almost 25 years in neurology publishing, I’ve seen how the needs of our community have changed. Moving ACNR from a print to a fully digital platform is about addressing those needs, delivering something genuinely useful, and engaging even more closely with specialists delivering neurological care. It has been fantastic working with Inktop to clarify our ideas and create a strategy to actually make it happen!”
