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“Subscribers who convert during the pandemic are likely to remain”: Publishers continue to see a surge in subscriptions, with low rates of churn

People all over the world are consuming more content as they stay indoors. And they are not limiting themselves to free content but are paying…

The Guardian rolls out global tests of its registration wall

News publisher the Guardian has ramped up tests of its registration wall to its global audience, with growing numbers of readers having reported spotting it…

How HBR pivoted “almost overnight” to find the right balance between covering a crisis and making money while doing it

“We were created for a moment like this.” That’s what Harvard Business Review’s Adi Ignatius says about the current climate in the business world. And…

“Digital publishing could well reshape for the better”: How COVID-19 is accelerating the transition to alternative revenue models

Increase in digital subscriptions and decline in ad revenues—trends seen prominently in the current crisis—were actually already underway, indicating a deeper and likely, permanent transformation…

“Not only can membership save journalism, but will do so by helping it evolve”: Why publishers are looking beyond subscriptions

“Reader revenue has freed us from the shackles of others we can’t see or who don’t care.” The Daily Beast’s membership product, Beast Inside, has…

Digital Publishing in 2020: Navigating COVID-19 and coming out stronger than ever
OPINION The business world is a very different place compared to just six months ago. Perhaps no more so than in publishing, where we’ve seen the distribution and printing of newspapers, magazines and books all but stop in some markets, while at the same time the audience for news, entertainment – and let’s face it, …
The impact of COVID-19 on local news
COVID-19 came in like a wrecking ball, causing havoc and upheaval in many aspects and industries. Lives have been lost, the economy has tumbled, and our way of life has changed. And one industry that has been impacted in ways unforeseen is the publishing industry. Since WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic, consumers across the globe …
Auto-tagging: AI for publishing beyond the hype curve
Opinion Ever since the advent of the internet, publishers and broadcast media have had their business models repeatedly upended by the pace of change. Some, such as the BBC, have acted quickly to adapt to the digital world, but many are struggling to keep up with the flux of digital publishing processes, disruption of the …

Reader RevenueFaisal Kalim

“Subscribers who convert during the pandemic are likely to remain”: Publishers continue to see a surge in subscriptions, with low rates of churn

The Guardian rolls out global tests of its registration wall

How HBR pivoted “almost overnight” to find the right balance between covering a crisis and making money while doing it

“Digital publishing could well reshape for the better”: How COVID-19 is accelerating the transition to alternative revenue models

With ‘community’ the value of the hour, contributions are flourishing

Google blocked billions of ads in 2019: How publishers can chart a revenue path forward

Immersive, invasive and frictionless: 6 trends shaping the future of eCommerce for Publishers

What’s ‘up’ for publishers? Traffic, subscriptions, and commerce revenue.

How European publishers turned to ecommerce in tough times

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

Rising to the paywall challenge

Data-driven pricing strategies that grow subscription revenue

“Diversify your revenue streams. Period. Full stop.”: IAB CEO to publishers

“Our North Star is building habit”: How The Atlantic uses data for more effective subscription marketing

Deep dive into the Global Digital Subscription Snapshot

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

From news to eCommerce, how publishers are rising up to the challenge of COVID-19

How startups are empowering publishers to create paid-for content

The Reuters Digital News Report might be a problem for the industry. This is why.

“Not only can membership save journalism, but will do so by helping it evolve”: Why publishers are looking beyond subscriptions