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Facebook has announced a $100M investment to support the news industry which has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Its VP of Global News Partnerships, Campbell Brown, writes, “At a time when journalism is needed more than ever, ad revenues are declining due to the economic impact of the virus. Local journalists are being hit especially hard, even as people turn to them for critical information to keep their friends, families and communities safe.” Publishers are expected to be hit hard by the economic fallout of the novel coronavirus outbreak. The advertising revenue that many publishers rely on is being…

Daily news podcasts may be an obvious choice for news publishers looking to get into podcasting, but the field is crowded and resource costs can be high. Instead, publishers are finding ways to tell stories differently using audio, both to reach new audiences and to build loyalty among existing readers. UK national newsbrand The Telegraph has a growing portfolio of podcasts, of which three were recently shortlisted at the Publisher Podcast Awards; Moral Money for the Best Lifestyle Podcast, and both Chopper’s Brexit Podcast and Expenses competing in the Best News & Current Affairs Podcast category. Podcast Editor Theodora Louloudis…

Trusted Media Brands, the publisher of Reader’s Digest, has gone from being bankrupt twice (2009…

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Comscore’s latest report on shifting category trends for digital audiences amid pandemic shows that the…

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“It’s a wild, wild world at the moment”: Honest insights from your peers during the corona crisis

Over the past week, we have had one to one discussions with leaders from publishers across Europe and the US to better understand how coronavirus…

What publishers can do now to drive revenue continuity: Key takeaways from a roundtable of top publishers

On March 26th, Admiral and the Local Media Consortium hosted a webinar featuring a roundtable of top publishers, revenue leaders, marketers, and ad operations experts…

Mobile ad performance exceeds global benchmarks

The latest Media Quality Report provides benchmarks for viewability, brand safety and suitability, and ad fraud across digital environments and channels around the world. As…

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

Inside Trusted Media Brands’ turnaround to profitability, local news traffic surges 89%, and more… Hear ye, hear ye! The rise in podcasts is well-documented, but…

“Much-needed cash infusion at a critical time for the local news industry”: Facebook commits $100M to support publishers

Facebook has announced a $100M investment to support the news industry which has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Its VP of Global News Partnerships,…

How The Telegraph uses podcasts to drive loyalty and engagement between journalists and listeners

Daily news podcasts may be an obvious choice for news publishers looking to get into podcasting, but the field is crowded and resource costs can…

“The most important thing … is to keep delivering”: Hearst UK pivots to an online event in under a week

To ensure fitness fans everywhere are still able to get their dose of energy and endorphins this weekend, Women’s Health Live 2020 has been creatively reimagined for…

Ad blocking rates have remained stable for the last 4 years, and is at a low of 10% on smartphone browsers: IAB UK

The latest annual ad blocking survey from IAB UK, conducted by YouGov, shows that the proportion of the population currently using an ad blocker has…

From $100M in debt to 98% growth in digital revenues: Lessons from Trusted Media Brands’ remarkable turnaround to profitability

Trusted Media Brands, the publisher of Reader’s Digest, has gone from being bankrupt twice (2009 and 2013) and struggling with 100M in debt, to becoming…

Time is money: Why publishers can’t afford slow native advertising partners

OPINION Publishers work with ad tech partners for one reason: revenue. But when it comes to “content discovery,” publishers are learning that deals with certain…

“A sharp rise in readership”: Shift in reading trends across Europe during the coronavirus lockdown

With nations across Europe having to adapt to restrictions caused by the coronavirus crisis, magazine subscription app Readly has seen a clear shift in the reading habits…

What was new in adtech this March

The coronavirus crisis has changed the landscape of our ecosystem, and at this moment it’s unclear as to what the lasting effects will be. As…

As publisher traffic continues to surge, local news sees an 89% boost

Comscore’s latest report on shifting category trends for digital audiences amid pandemic shows that the surge to news publisher websites continues, with a further growth…

Why The New York Times bought a text-to-audio app

While nearly every publisher has built out some kind of podcast offering, few have dominated the medium as much as Slate has. The magazine’s podcasts…

“Premium storytelling is resonating with consumers right now”: Publishing in a pandemic… thoughts from Meredith’s president

Leadership. It’s become a mantra of sorts, one of those terms we use without really giving it a lot of thought. In my world view,…

Time is money: Why publishers can’t afford slow native advertising partners
OPINION Publishers work with ad tech partners for one reason: revenue. But when it comes to “content discovery,” publishers are learning that deals with certain types of so-called “chumbox” partners are slowing down their websites and costing them revenue. Wait a millisecond. Wasn’t content discovery supposed to be good news for publishers? First, let’s call …
Digital detox offers new perspectives on our relationship with technology
OPINION In times of crisis, we turn to the media for comfort and company. We hang on to the news for updates and vital information. We facetime each other and use social media to ensure that our nearest and dearest are well. In calmer times (and even in crisis) many feel invaded by media and …
How the privacy narrative in display advertising has evolved
Opinion There’s been plenty of press about Google Chrome’s recent announcement that it’ll stop supporting third-party cookies by 2022. This change will bring an end to an era of digital advertising that publishers have known since the mid-2000s. Chrome’s announcement is the death knell of third-party cookies. It’s also another sign that the future of …

“Much-needed cash infusion at a critical time for the local news industry”: Facebook commits $100M to support publishers

“Much-needed cash infusion at a critical time for the local news industry”: Facebook commits $100M to support publishers

How The Telegraph uses podcasts to drive loyalty and engagement between journalists and listeners

How The Telegraph uses podcasts to drive loyalty and engagement between journalists and listeners

From $100M in debt to 98% growth in digital revenues: Lessons from Trusted Media Brands’ remarkable turnaround to profitability

As publisher traffic continues to surge, local news sees an 89% boost

“It’s a wild, wild world at the moment”: Honest insights from your peers during the corona crisis

What publishers can do now to drive revenue continuity: Key takeaways from a roundtable of top publishers

Mobile ad performance exceeds global benchmarks

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

“Much-needed cash infusion at a critical time for the local news industry”: Facebook commits $100M to support publishers

How The Telegraph uses podcasts to drive loyalty and engagement between journalists and listeners

“The most important thing … is to keep delivering”: Hearst UK pivots to an online event in under a week

Ad blocking rates have remained stable for the last 4 years, and is at a low of 10% on smartphone browsers: IAB UK

From $100M in debt to 98% growth in digital revenues: Lessons from Trusted Media Brands’ remarkable turnaround to profitability

Time is money: Why publishers can’t afford slow native advertising partners

“A sharp rise in readership”: Shift in reading trends across Europe during the coronavirus lockdown

What was new in adtech this March

As publisher traffic continues to surge, local news sees an 89% boost

Why The New York Times bought a text-to-audio app

“Premium storytelling is resonating with consumers right now”: Publishing in a pandemic… thoughts from Meredith’s president

POLITICO’s Kate Day on the publisher’s expansion in the UK

“Subscription Economy has grown its revenue by 321%”: Highlights for publishers from ‘The Forever Transaction’

Revenue streams, and the publishers who love them

How to avoid the “unexpected” pitfalls of remote publishing: FIPP webinar

Q&A: Madai, connecting publishers to the lucrative world of market research