Happy 300th anniversary to the newspaper publishing industry! The first official American newspaper, Publick Occurrences, Both Forreign and Domestick was shut down after only its first issue in 1690, so
Magazine pricing strategy has certainly evolved over the past decade. Back in 2013 we still believed that universal pricing was the best way to handle print, website, and tablet products.
Earlier this year, I read with something between amusement and dismay a recent piece about how the Wall Street Journal, one of my favorite news sources, is trying to do
Headlines have been brimming lately with news publishers like The New York Times, The Guardian and Wired taking back their profits with paywalls and paid content. The New York Times
We're seeing new developments from some multiplatform publishing giants, including Hearst and The Wall Street Journal, that involve a focus on content and digital experience.
Subscription and membership website launches are common these days as publishers tap into audiences, markets, and these renewable sources of revenue. Today we're looking at content publishers entering this arena
We are always dialed in to the evolution of subscription website publishing and marketing. When interesting developments occur, we are the first in the industry to share the news and
Some subscription publishers have been working on the design and functionality of their websites and services for years, in hopes of creating products that go above and beyond the competition.
Savvy multiplatform publishers keep an eye out for ways to optimize their audience development strategy when new opportunities arise. Today we're sharing news on publishers who are adding new elements
Publishers are seeing how launching a subscription website is a great way to expand revenue streams. We've known that for years and we love seeing these launches continue.
Major subscription website publishers at The Atlantic, New York Times Co., and CNN are putting more attention into subscribers
We're seeing some of the biggest subscription website publishers reaping the benefits
The millennial demographic is one publishers often wonder about. Considering millennials into an audience development plan is a great idea for publishers, and we're now seeing some interesting evolutions in
We're pleased to share news on an acquisition that many in the magazine industry believed was coming. Multiplatform publisher Hearst has agreed to buy Rodale Inc., a publishing company we’ve
Subscription models are always evolving with technology and audience interests. Today we're looking at some subscription models and strategies, including successes and failures of them.
Zink digital magazine relaunches; National Geographic launches digital network; Amazon looking at offering subscriptions to publishers
Not all the digital magazine content we report on involves launches. Sometimes we have relaunches
Subscription websites LinkedIn and New York Times expand; WSJ closes Google loophole
Subscription websites can be a profitable endeavor for content publishers.
We begin by looking at The New York Times, which
Subscription publishers WSJ try ad-free digital; Huffington Post tries story format; NYT shares subscription lessons
A lot can be learned by trying new initiatives, especially when they are undertaken with some
Multiplatform publisher Forbes settles takeover; CBS eyes Scout Media; IDG sold to Chinese investors
We begin with a look at Forbes, which has been involved in a legal battle with Honk
Multiplatform publishing involves a wide range of strategies, and unfortunately, some of those can be hacked
We’ve seen some interesting and unfortunate develops in the digital realm recently, including hacking and
Subscription publishers love to see surges, and that’s what’s happening at Washington Post, New York Times, and LA Times
We love to report on successes in the publishing world, and what
An uptick in digital newspaper subscriptions seen by major publications since the U.S. presidential election
Major newspapers approached the U.S. presidential election in an interesting way. Some of these newspapers, like
If this was a traditional newspaper, our headlines would read, Adopt video or sink! Accept severance or go down with the boat! Adopt AMP or say goodbye to site traffic!
If
Spending on print ads to decline 8.7%, and the majors in newspaper publishing are planning for the future
A decade or two ago in newspaper publishing, it wasn't easy to get
Monitoring the latest digital ad trends finds an effort for more transparency, an elephant in the room, and a major player making a major move
Digital ad trends are as volatile
Write an online magazine editor job description like a product description for a Swiss Army knife
Can you remember life before the internet, when a personal computer was another name for
Multimedia publishing demands multiplatform strategy, and Ebony is embracing it; plus, NYT latest to consider ad-free model
Multimedia publishing is remaking the industry, fueled by multiplatform strategy, content like video and
TIME magazine is seeing growth in print and digital due mostly to a strong pursuit of native ads in editorial and video, plus staffing updates and multiplatform publishing
Last year, TIME's print
Ars Technica, Wall Street Journal, and others making headlines among online advertising trends – and one topic trumps them all
Online advertising trends – or should we say "trend" – are
Blendle, pay per article service, launched in beta recently, with top digital publishers onboard in a bid to battle ad blocking programs
Will readers pay per article to access quality content?
Google publishers are embracing AMP, but some have questions; plus, niche publishing on Facebook and a glimpse at a top-tier social media strategy in action
When it comes to Google, publishers
Becoming an ecommerce publisher continues to attract publishing executives looking for alternate revenue streams rooted in their content and niche audiences. Selling products isn't selling out; developing an ecommerce content
Digital profits are what it's all about, right? This business is about results, not process, and with a business operating with a small margin of error, the more inroads publishers
Native advertising trends will shape the digital publishing industry in 2016. For one, they represent a more elegant and modernized option for online magazines looking to generate revenue the old-fashioned
They might not rival Major League Baseball's offseason hot stove of free agency and trades, but publishing deals at the end of 2015 are still making magazine industry news in
If you're a mobile publisher trying to monetize an already challenging platform for digital magazines, no two words strike more fear into your heart than "ad blocking."
Ad blocking programs are
As MediaShift puts it, "what advertisers want from B2B media is solid leads on potential customers for their products and services."
Not so long ago, web and digital magazines were considered
If you're a publisher, video must at least be on the periphery of your strategy, inching closer and closer to a prime position in your business approach. While you might
Nobody knows niche strategy like we do, which is why we love to see big-name legacy publishers adopting it and smaller, scrappier sites finding success with it. The same goes
Deft use of digital publishing platforms is a must for magazines looking to solidify their place in the industry. Thanks to astute observers like Talking New Media, we can monitor
Any and all recent discussions about digital advertising trends – including this one – make mention of native advertising. Some publishers have embraced it, while others are wrestling with the
Programmatic ads, which give brands the option for automated buys in place of more traditional human interaction and negotiation, occupy a growing segment when it comes to publishing revenue. But
After turning Atlantic Media into a global force to be reckoned with, Justin Smith now has his sights set on Bloomberg digital reigning supreme more than one year into his
Ken Doctor writes in a recent Nieman Lab post that the resurgence of email newsletters, among other trends often associated with the digital era, are actually longstanding practices that have
Native advertising on some of the most popular digital magazine sites in the world will be produced by Condé Nast editorial personnel, the Wall Street Journal reports.
With the launch of The Snug, a mobile-first aggregator site aimed at Millennials, Time Inc. digital continues its scramble to reestablish itself as a dominant publisher since it split with
Another major magazine is shaking up its staff, and it seems that the move may be to get more closely aligned with the evolving digital aspect of the publication.
Digital publishers have been focusing more attention on e-commerce as numerous revenue stream opportunities exist. This includes partnerships and sponsorships when applicable.
In case you don’t remember, Self magazine, a major publication from Conde Nast, started to revamp itself earlier this year. This process began as Joyce Chang was brought on was
