Do you run or contribute to an online magazine?
Most of our readers would consider themselves in the magazine publishing industry, that is true. But do you think you run an
Have you ever thought about digital magazine history? Magazines were originally invented in the 15th century, shortly after the invention of the Gutenberg press. Magazines were different from books because
I read with interest the latest report on digital subscription growth across the media industries. The New York Times continues to be the legacy winner that is clearly replacing local
If you are a legacy print-only magazine publisher, not understanding multiplatform publishing strategy - the future spells doom for your magazine and your publishing career.
Did you know that most media
Today we're reporting on a major publishing acquisition involving a couple of major multiplatform publishers; The acquisition of Time Inc. by Meredith Corporation. We also look at some thoughts on
There's a quote out there from Jonathan MacDonald I heard recently at an IMAG event that says, the rate of change you're experiencing now represents the slowest rate of technological
“He who fails to plan is planning to fail.”
Winston Churchill called it, all right.
And it strikes me that trying to succeed in the magazine publishing industry is a lot like
Conventional wisdom says that moving your legacy print magazine into the digital age is complicated, expensive and painful.
Mequoda says: Not if we have anything to say about it.
There’s a better
Bryan Welch's successor, Bill Uhler, aims for more publishing events and ecommerce content strategy; plus, an industry update halfway through the year
Publishing events comprise a big piece of the puzzle
The Association of Magazine Media (MPA) released its latest Magazine Media 360° report – tabbing year-over-year numbers for February, along with the top performers in the magazine publishing industry –
Every month, we check in with Folio:'s sister magazine, min, to monitor big comings, goings, and doings in the magazine publishing industry. This roundup features plenty of executive personnel changes,
Mequoda Gold Members and every reader of this blog know me as a publishing consultant, journalist and blogger. Now I’m thrilled to introduce to you: Don Nicholas, novelist.
No, it’s
BOSTON, MA, January 30, 2015 – Don Nicholas, a journalist-turned-publishing consultant-turned novelist, has just published his first novel, Homecoming, a mystery inspired by many of his favorite writers and characters
Up until ten years ago, the majority of magazine publishers did not publish online. Newspaper publishers were first to the game in the late 1990's but even as recently as
Niche publisher launches groundbreaking website magazine, revealing future of digital magazines
NORTHBROOK, IL (August 13, 2014) – Prime Publishing, publisher of 17 free craft websites and 13 free cooking sites, has
I Like Crochet may be a glimpse of the future of magazine publishing
It’s a good thing consumers know their own minds, because the magazine industry might have completely failed its
January 31, 2014 - BOSTON — Subscription website publishing is one of the hottest entrepreneurial ventures on the Internet, both for novices and for legacy publishers struggling to make the
Don Nicholas, who has spent 30 years as a publisher and consultant in the magazine publishing industry, has released a free 100-page handbook titled Multiplatform Publishing Strategy as a followup
To put this post together, we banged together the heads of everyone on the Mequoda team to consolidate some of the mishaps that have occurred with our clients. There have
Anyone who doubts that the iPad is the most important media-related technological innovation in all of human history should re-read those dates. And the exciting thing for those of us
5 tips for succeeding with digital magazine publishing
The digital magazine publishing industry relies heavily on existing tablet devices. This truth means digital magazine publishers have to consider how content is
The digital magazine publishing industry needs great content to grow
Publishers understand the need for high-quality content. That need may have never been as important as it is now though.
With the
Tips, changes, and growth for digital magazine publishing
I haven’t met too many people who dislike the summer. Hot nights, hotter days, and a week long vacation falls into the plans
Some reputable industry researchers believe tablets have reached a critical mass
For the digital magazine publishing industry, an increase in tablet ownership is quite favorable. The larger population of tablet owners,
There is often news to share relating to the digital publishing environment
From new online strategies to digital magazine subscription statistics, the amount of information that comes forward for online publishers
4 digital publishing stories you may have missed recently
I’ve been tracking related to digital publishing for months. In late 2011, the term, and closely aligned terms, retrieved a couple of
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As magazines quickly transform themselves from atoms to bits, their basic business strategies are likely to gain greater economic clarity
It is both a difficult and exciting time to be a
The digital magazine footprint increases in surprising ways
When the tablet computer first hit the market, how long did you think it would take before it made significant waves?
Before answering
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In the Mequoda Daily yesterday, I discussed the direct connection between the USPS and the publishing industry. A
