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A month ago, almost to the day, we reported that Chrome would make it easier to bypass paywalls. Google has now made it official, confirming that with the release of Chrome 76—slated for July 30—publishers will no longer be able to detect when a user is in Incognito Mode. This will affect some publishers who have used the loophole to deter metered paywall circumvention.Barb Palser, News and Web Partnerships, Google With around 64% market share, Chrome is by far the most popular internet browser. One of the easiest (and hence, popular) hacks to get around metered paywalls is Chrome’s private…

A Pew Research Center study, released last month, found that most U.S. adults (63%) think that altered videos and images create a great deal of confusion about the facts of current events. Further, a majority (77%) are of the opinion that steps should be taken to restrict altered or made-up images and videos. While doctored images are not new phenomena, the easy availability of fake image and video creation tools has made the work of journalists tougher. The Pew study states, “U.S. adults blame political leaders and activists far more than journalists for the creation of made-up news intended to…

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How Gear Patrol successfully harnesses reader meetups
Opinion/Case Study There’s something elemental about the connection that happens when you get a group of people in a room who are all equally passionate about the same thing. At Gear Patrol, an award-winning digital and print publication, content studio and online store, we’re focused on the intersection of products and life’s pursuits — both …
Opinion: Capture digital revenues with the right monetization mix
Many publishers today struggle with how to sell and value the numerous advertising opportunities provided by their digital editions. While publishers know they need to embrace a multi-faceted revenue approach, there is no playbook for finding just the right mix of monetization strategies. Sponsorships, paywalls, content channels, and mobile ads are a few of the …
Opinion: An AK47 to go with the roses?
Brand safety is the ultimate win-win for advertisers, agencies and publishers – so long as we ditch the blunt tools that don’t understand the context of content. Nobody wants to see brands caught out by inadvertently advertising against embarrassing or unsafe content, such as hate speech or a story that is critical of the business …

Death of the metered paywall: Google makes it official

Death of the metered paywall: Google makes it official

Fighting fake news: 5 free (but powerful) tools for journalists

Fighting fake news: 5 free (but powerful) tools for journalists

The Publisher’s Guide to Podcasting: Report Download

What publishers need to know before implementing a paywall: FIPP report on subscription…

“Faster bandwidth can unlock new ways to tell stories”: Publishers get ready for the 5G era

Publishers, buckle up: Driverless cars present a new challenge

How Gear Patrol successfully harnesses reader meetups

Facebook and Google: The echo chamber effect

Death of the metered paywall: Google makes it official

Fighting fake news: 5 free (but powerful) tools for journalists

Time launches immersive reality app, to showcase groundbreaking visual journalism

The New European drops micropayments in favour of ‘Guardian style’ donations

The Publisher’s Guide to Podcasting: Report Download

What publishers need to know before implementing a paywall: FIPP report on subscription strategies

Apple is looking to stay one step ahead in the audio game… by funding exclusive podcasts

How magazines can take a strategic approach to advertising

PSFK’s Piers Fawkes: Our B2B publication works due to relentless iteration

“We’re putting the reader at the heart of everything:” Inside the Guardian’s journey to profitability

Bellwether Report: Internet marketing growing strongest as firms target digital and social media

First impressions count. How publishers can create a truly satisfying user experience

The demand for cross-sectional content: Using NLP to find niche audiences

Pinterest doubles down on video: Publishers benefiting from increased referral traffic and engagement

Where the world of content is heading: London event highlights

Ecom ad spending is growing “much faster” than total digital advertising: GroupM