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In recent years an increasing number of publishers have been focusing on driving revenue from subscriptions. The most recent one to make the plunge being Quartz which recently announced that it would be putting up a paywall. In fact, according to Reuters’ Journalism, Media and Technology Trends and Predictions 2019, 52% of publishing executives intended to focus on subscription revenues in 2019. This shift is being driven by declining revenues from advertising due to ad-blocking and the duopoly taking the lion’s share. However, internet advertising continues to show strong growth. According to a recent IAB and PwC report, internet advertising…

Digital publishing 101: Anything that delays access to content increases the chances of readers leaving the site. Now that more and more publishers are erecting paywalls to drive reader revenues, making content access smooth is critical for converting registered users and retaining subscribers. Publishers are trying to find the right balance between restricting access and making it harder for current and prospective subscribers who are considering it. They don’t want to add too much friction and are wary of tactics that get in the way of that.Michael Silberman, SVP of Strategy at paywall tech provider Piano “Run-of-the-mill log-in issues that…

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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 …
Opinion: Publishers can use real-time data to help their bottom line, here’s how
Advertisers are keenly aware of the power of personalisation, an especially important issue in the time of consent. Not only have consumers expressed the desire for personalisation for years (who wants their time wasted with irrelevant content) but personalised digital ads deliver up to 3x the consumer engagement of non-personalized ads. But just as marketers can craft …

How publishers are innovating in digital advertising, to “actually add value to the…

How publishers are innovating in digital advertising, to “actually add value to the…

Reducing subscriber friction: New universal login format shows potential

Reducing subscriber friction: New universal login format shows potential

“Make something people need:” How BBC Good Food is getting ahead in voice…

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BBC Countryfile and BBC Wildlife magazines join the sustainable wrapping ranks

FIPP World Media Congress, Las Vegas, November 2019: Further details

How publishers are innovating in digital advertising, to “actually add value to the reader’s experience”

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Opinion: The revolutionary promise of blockchain and video-on-demand

“Make something people need:” How BBC Good Food is getting ahead in voice search

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Q&A: Radar – can robots write the news?

EU Copyright Directive: What publishers need to know

Dealing with paywall resistance: How publishers are using data for growing subscriptions

Q&A: Permutive, boosting publisher revenues through real-time data

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