What’s New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News

What’s New in Publishing is proud to present 50 Ways to Make Media Pay, a special insight report sponsored by Sovrn and written by regular WNiP contributor and University of Oregon Professor, Damian Radcliffe. From ecommerce to affiliate partnerships, programmatic to native ads, paywalls to micropayments, exhibitions to cruises, this free report aims to spark new ideas as well as reaffirm existing publisher strategies. It is an essential read for publishers and industry professionals looking for a comprehensive overview of the multiple revenue opportunities available, whether these efforts enable you to reach new audiences or help you double-down on existing super-users. — Download the…

…but only a third of publisher-funded shows are being renewed. We take a look at the latest update from Facebook Watch. Facebook has released updated viewing figures for Watch, its video-on-demand streaming service which rolled out worldwide in August last year. Watch now has 140 million daily viewers – people who spend at least one minute in Watch – according to the tech giant, with more than 720 million people tuning in monthly. Those figures are almost double the 75 million users reported in December 2018. Average time spent on videos in Watch has also increased, from 20 minutes daily…

“I don’t have innovation in my title, because innovation is everyone’s job,” said Gordon Edall,…

4 days ago

5 mins read

Damian Radcliffe picks out the key findings, the best charts and the implications for publishers…

5 days ago

7 mins read

“Privacy-invasive ad click attribution to become a thing of the past”: What happens to publishers’ ad revenues?

It seems like tracking user behavior for serving ads is going to become increasingly difficult in the coming years. Browser makers like Apple, Google, Microsoft…

69% of publishers employ some form of paywall: A closer look at innovative subscription strategies

For the foreseeable future, publishers are pinning their hopes on digital subscription, on reigniting the direct relationship they initially lost in the initial pile into…

The must-read publishing stories you may have missed this week

5 essential charts for publishers from the Digital News Report 2019, Facebook Watch hits 140 million daily viewers, and more Our highlights from the Digital…

Monetizing content: Benefits and challenges of different publishing business models

For publishers and newsrooms, figuring out how to stay trustworthy, respect your readers and preserve integrity, yet manage to earn enough money to keep the…

50 Ways to Make Media Pay: Report Download

What’s New in Publishing is proud to present 50 Ways to Make Media Pay, a special insight report sponsored by Sovrn and written by regular WNiP contributor and University of…

Facebook doubles Watch numbers in six months with 140 million daily viewers

…but only a third of publisher-funded shows are being renewed. We take a look at the latest update from Facebook Watch. Facebook has released updated…

5 graphs you need to see from Reuters Digital News Report 2019

Every year, we look forward to the release of the Reuters Digital News Report because it’s one of the most comprehensive reviews of news consumption globally. Based…

The future of media will be personal, according to PwC

Consumer interaction on digital platforms is a key driver of revenue for entertainment and media companies. With increasing affordability and availability of broadband, mobile continues…

Publishers with “innovation role models” 4x likely to be profitable, and other insights from WAN-IFRA

“I don’t have innovation in my title, because innovation is everyone’s job,” said Gordon Edall, Director of Globe Labs, The Globe and Mail in Canada,…

Digital News Report 2019: The five essential charts for publishers

Damian Radcliffe picks out the key findings, the best charts and the implications for publishers from the latest Digital News Report. “This year’s report sees…

How publishers can unlock outcome-oriented advertising models

For anyone working in ad tech for more than a few years, the publisher monetization challenge comes as no (major) surprise. Ever since the ecosystem…

“Our incentives are very much aligned”: Google’s Head of News Ecosystems on why their relationship with publishers is misunderstood

Google has come under frequent fire from the publishing industry over the past few years, whether that’s for unfair algorithm changes, not doing enough to…

SEO & subscriptions: frenemies?

It’s no secret that many publishers struggle to find a sustainable business model that will help them generate sufficient revenue and stay afloat. Banner ads…

How to maximise revenue for digital content

Publishers use a plethora of platforms to widen engagement, but how can they increase profit? Mary Hogarth and Steve Hill reveal essential strategies to boost…

“Shoot for 85% gross margins”: E-learning can be a high-value revenue source for publishers

Publishers have certain natural advantages that make them suitable for the online education business. They have the content and expertise, as well as a potential…

“This is how the advertising industry is going to survive”: How NYT’s AI-driven data insight tool is informing ad campaigns

For publishers, AI-driven tools have largely been used for editorial purposes, to write articles on themes like sports scores, weather forecasts and real estate sales.…

GDPR one year on: The rising importance of first-party data
Opinion Earlier this month, Google announced they would allow Chrome browser users to block third-party cookies in a privacy-motivated attempt to grant control back to consumers. In the short term, this could mean trouble for the publishing and advertising ecosystem, who have traditionally relied heavily on the duopoly for data. But in a post-GDPR world, …
Opinion: The revolutionary promise of blockchain and video-on-demand
Revenue sharing with blockchain is a key to profitability Video channels that pay content owners based on metered viewing and transparent, fair division of revenues can foster a more vibrant information economy. The success of such systems depends upon trust among all the parties involved, including publishers, content providers, editors, and affiliates. But as the …
Opinion: How can publishers accelerate subscription growth through telco licensing?
Licensing and syndication fees are a notable source of revenue for digital publishers, especially for those with English-language content and a globally known brand. For example, NiemanLab estimates licensing and affiliates now account for roughly 10% of revenue for The New York Times. Syndication has recently been a hot topic thanks to Apple News+ and …

50 Ways to Make Media Pay: Report Download

50 Ways to Make Media Pay: Report Download

Facebook doubles Watch numbers in six months with 140 million daily viewers

Facebook doubles Watch numbers in six months with 140 million daily viewers

Publishers with “innovation role models” 4x likely to be profitable, and other insights…

Digital News Report 2019: The five essential charts for publishers

“Privacy-invasive ad click attribution to become a thing of the past”: What happens to publishers’ ad revenues?

69% of publishers employ some form of paywall: A closer look at innovative subscription strategies

The must-read publishing stories you may have missed this week

Monetizing content: Benefits and challenges of different publishing business models

50 Ways to Make Media Pay: Report Download

Facebook doubles Watch numbers in six months with 140 million daily viewers

5 graphs you need to see from Reuters Digital News Report 2019

The future of media will be personal, according to PwC

Publishers with “innovation role models” 4x likely to be profitable, and other insights from WAN-IFRA

Digital News Report 2019: The five essential charts for publishers

How publishers can unlock outcome-oriented advertising models

“Our incentives are very much aligned”: Google’s Head of News Ecosystems on why their relationship with publishers is misunderstood

SEO & subscriptions: frenemies?

How to maximise revenue for digital content

“Shoot for 85% gross margins”: E-learning can be a high-value revenue source for publishers

“This is how the advertising industry is going to survive”: How NYT’s AI-driven data insight tool is informing ad campaigns

Google’s Head of News Ecosystem Development Madhav Chinnappa on supporting journalism

Over 70% of publishers consider Facebook the #1 platform for traffic and awareness, study finds

“Tying together two rocks doesn’t make them float”: Why newspapers are facing the end of scale

Tips from WIRED’s evergreen content strategy