Watch your back: 3 major U.S. retailers are rapidly moving into the content business
This month, we’ve been looking at examples of publishers leading the way in eCommerce, from Buzzfeed to POPSUGAR and Marie Claire. But just as publishers…
News podcasts, and the opportunities for publishers
The latest report from Retuers on news podcasts and the opportunities for publishers looks at the 15-year-old phenomenon that is suddenly a ‘hot topic’ in the…
The must-read publishing stories you may have missed this week
News podcasts grow 32% in 2019, inside Quartz’s membership model, and more The unstoppable rise of podcasting A new report from the Reuters Institute this week revealed…
Bo Sacks: Publishing opportunities in unlikely places
Last week I wrote of my optimism for the publishing industry. My view was skewed towards what we now call “Magazine Media.” I have no fear of…
On user-generated content and the challenge of deep fakes: Reuters’ Hazel Baker
Over the past decade social media has provided a rich source of news for media companies. Yet the phenomenon of fake news, and in particular…
News podcasts grow by 32% as daily news shows become increasingly popular, reports Reuters
The number of news podcasts globally rose by almost 12,000 between January and October 2019 – an increase of around a third, according to a…
Developing future proof revenue models for publishers: Insights from Dow Jones
The bedrock for building pillars to new revenue opportunities remains good content, Jonathan Wright, Global Managing Director at Dow Jones, at the 42nd FIPP World…
How Amazon’s Twitch is helping media companies connect with a new and dynamic audience
In recent years, the Amazon-owned livestreaming video platform Twitch has become an increasingly attractive option for both brands and media companies who want to engage with young…
How a Berlin publisher grew massively to become a reference model in mobile publishing
Berlin-based Onefootball has been a key player in global sports content for over a decade. The app-based platform, which grew massively in the early days…
The must-read publishing stories you may have missed this week
How to build engagement in the mobile era, preparing for the 5G explosion, and more… Adapting to the changing nature of engagement The print vs…
Publishers, get ready for a 5G explosion
Earlier this month we’d reported a worldwide surge in demand for smartphones, with 5G becoming the next battleground. The battle is now heating up, with…
How to create chart-topping podcasts: Insights from the leading podcast studio, Wondery
“Literally anybody can create a podcast,” argues Declan Moore, Head of International at leading podcast studio, Wondery. “But few can make a good one; even fewer…
Financial Times launches FT Strategies to help publishers create a “future-proofed media business”
The Financial Times has launched a small consulting firm using its own in-house talent and learnings from it’s own successful transformation, aiming to help other…
The continued rise of Media Labs: Lessons learnt over 4 years, across 29 countries
The continued rise of Media Labs is the focus of the latest 2019 Trends in Newsrooms report. It unpacks their role, examines their organisation and…
Will 5G define the future of news reporting? The Post is betting on it.
AT&T will bring 5G technology to The Post’s newsroom, reporters out in the field. The Washington Post today announced plans to work with AT&T to…
Bo Sacks: I think this is the new golden age of publishing
As a rule I don’t believe in coincidences. So when you put together in the same month four separate corporate decisions, it could present an…
Optimism shoots up by 31% as revenues from online video and subscriptions grow: AOP/Deloitte report
Revenue from online video and subscriptions is growing, despite an overall reduction in digital publishing revenues in Q2 2019, according to the latest Digital Publishers…
Reducing churn, growing subscriptions, monetising audio: Learnings from 2019’s best news industry conferences
As you work on your plans for 2020, we have gathered our top learnings from this year’s industry events to help inform your strategy. #1. Growing subscriptions at #DigtalSubsParis (March,…
Complex content analytics: the night vision journalism needs
Imagine, if you will, that you’re at a shooting range. Imagine too, that everything’s in complete darkness. Even if you manage to hit the target…
The must-read publishing stories you may have missed this week
Preparing publishers for a cookie-less future, what Facebook Pay could mean for the future of content payments, and more Could Facebook Pay pave the way…