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“The death of media is greatly exaggerated”: Insights from media maven Simon Owens

Journalist Simon Owens’s Media Industry Newsletter is compulsory reading for anyone trying to navigate the ever-changing, challenging world of digital media. He tells Piet van…

Natasha Christie-Miller: Why publishers must create valuable content their audiences want

She is “incredibly concerned” about large language models and their impact on content providers (business to business and business to consumer), Natasha Christie-Miller says. “Essentially,…

With third-party cookies on the way out, here’s what every publisher should be doing now

On January 4th, Google restricted third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users, with the aim for that to hit 100% by the end of the…

2023: The year of niche media, misinformation, podcasts and AI

At MX3, we wrote and talked a lot about the rise of niche media, the future of third-party cookies in ads, and the decline of…

Uncharted horizons: Navigating the video-first revolution

Vertical short-form video is extremely popular on social media

Gen Z and the 2024 elections: Why brands should take a stand

Gen Z is changing everything, blurring the lines between content and commerce, entertainment and education. And they will have a big say in elections in…

48 UK publishers join forces to launch independent ad marketplace

The Independent Publishers Alliance, a non-profit community of independent publishers in the UK, has announced the launch of an independent ad marketplace to compete with…

Re-inventing the ‘Bible of Baseball’ – Rich Routman, CEO of Sporting News, on the renaissance in sports publishing

Sporting News may be one of the oldest sports publishers in the globe, with a story that dates back as far as 1886. Yet the…

“With challenge comes opportunity”: Future Plc announces 36% revenue growth YoY

Future has announced its Full Year results for 2022, highlighting strong growth both in the U.S. and UK, its primary markets. However, macroeconomic headwinds are…

How publishers can address the identity crisis

Google may have given them a stay of execution until 2023 – but third-party cookies are still facing the chop. Cookie deprecation, privacy regulation and…

The Independent Publishers Alliance (IPA): Next steps

Last month we announced our intention to start The Independent Publishers Alliance (IPA). We, the founders of the IPA, have spent much of our careers…

The New York Times’ T Brand content studio: The simple formula that works

In just a few years, the number of publishers building out branded content has soared from 15 to more than 600—and counting. But it’s not…

Why we need a new metric for mobile ad viewability

The issues with ad viewability are well-documented. Research regularly pops up which more often than not unearths cases of fraud, bots and misleading reporting, with…

Can news startup Scroll succeed where others failed?

Now in beta, micropayments startup Scroll is the new news kid on the block, hoping to change how people consume news while supporting a free…

The MX3 Innovators In Specialist Media Europe (consumer media edition)
How pioneering specialist consumer media publishers across Europe are reinventing business models and diversifying revenue
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Skills, Talent and Recruitment in the Age of AI
The state of skills, talent and recruitment across the media industry, with a special focus on the implications of the emergence of AI.
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Mx3 Leadership Report: Media For Interest-Based Communities
Rich insights on niche audiences and how to successfully engage and monetise them
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HOW TECHNOLOGY WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MEDIA
Key presenters at FIPP Congress 2023 share their views on how technology – especially AI and Web 3.0 – will shape the future of Media
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AI implications on Gen Z audience development
Key insights into how AI is influencing Gen Z’s media habits
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Specialist Media Innovators in Europe
How specialist media businesses are reinventing business models and diversifying revenues
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Key trends from FIPP World Media Congress 2023
Key insights from many of the world's leading publishers
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Innovation in news media and journalism
Innovation – what it is, barriers to implementation and examples of innovation in practice
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AI and the Media
Insights on the consequences of AI for media companies
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Strategies for Navigating an Economic Downturn
Insights from several decision-makers on sustainable strategies for the future
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“No niche is too niche as long as you own the community”: Reflections on Mx3 Barcelona
Last month, Mx3 Barcelona took place in the Catalan capital bringing together some of media’s most innovative creators and strategists. In this round up, Will Bailey, Head of Partnerships at 67 Bricks, outlines his five key takeaways from the summit. P.S. The full event report is now available for download here. We’ve been reflecting on …
Google Privacy Sandbox at the Mediaspace.global Leadership Club Global Roundtable, April 17th
Mediaspace.global returns with its next virtual Leadership Club Global Roundtable. The theme? The most popular search query made by industry professionals: Google Privacy Sandbox. Mediaspace, the award-winning platform and leadership community, is hosting its Q1 global virtual roundtable of 2024 on the 17th of April from 3pm (UK timezone). It is dedicated to the strategic and …
Press play: What publishers can take from gaming’s success
Anyone who has kids, or is familiar with Gen Z, will attest that gaming excels at audience engagement with its interactive storytelling, mechanics, and strong community involvement. Is there a lesson here for publishers? You bet. UIC’s Sam Drury explains more… In an era where the publishing sector faces unprecedented challenges, one key to survival …