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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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How to set up a remote work process: Expert Q&A

Over the past couple of weeks, magazine media offices and newsrooms around the world have followed public health guidelines and sent their staff home to…

77% trust content on the open web (compared to links on social media) and other publisher insights from the Harris Poll

Compared to Facebook, YouTube & similar sites, consumers spend more time on the open web, trust what they see and find the advertising more effective…

COVID-19: to counter misinformation, journalists need to embrace a public service mission

As COVID-19 spreads globally, so has misinformation about how to counter it. From politicians downplaying the risk it poses to public health to journalists tweeting false claims about who…

How AgriBriefing built a £150m media business in a decade

AgriBriefing – formerly known as Briefing Media – was established in 2012 by Rory Brown and Neil Thackray following the acquisition of Farmers Guardian from…

What media companies are doing to support readers and employees

With rapid changes happening hourly in countries around the world, media companies have also had to shift abruptly in response to the coronavirus outbreak — …

3 key ways to reduce news product friction

Coming off recent industry discussions on the importance of product thinking, this week we are exploring three key ways publishers can reduce news product friction…

“Significant driver of consumer activity”: How publishers are tackling the coronavirus challenge head-on

When the Great Plague of London hit in the mid-1600s, Isaac Newton was just another student at Trinity College, Cambridge. The University of Cambridge decided…

The internal and external culture shifts needed for publishers to embrace eCommerce

As increasing numbers of media companies begin to explore the revenue potential of eCommerce, there’s a growing recognition of the impact this may have on…

“Publishers get anywhere between 30% to 70% of their traffic from newsletters,” the unsung hero of subscriptions and traffic acquisition

OPINION It’s been 42 years since Ray Tomlinson sent the first-ever email, but it would be another 25year until Hotmail launched the first web-based service…

Coronavirus: 5 ways to manage news consumption in times of crisis

Thousands of employees internationally are already working from home in COVID-19 self-isolation because of their recent travel, related symptoms or immune system vulnerability. But to…

“Break free from the stuffy, media-trained bubble”: How publishers are using TikTok to connect with a new generation of readers

TikTok, was the second-most downloaded app of 2019. It surpassed both Facebook and Instagram while only losing out to WhatsApp, according to The Drum. Sensor…

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

How to set up a remote work process: Expert Q&A

77% trust content on the open web (compared to links on social media) and other publisher insights from the Harris Poll

COVID-19: to counter misinformation, journalists need to embrace a public service mission

How AgriBriefing built a £150m media business in a decade

What media companies are doing to support readers and employees

3 key ways to reduce news product friction

“Significant driver of consumer activity”: How publishers are tackling the coronavirus challenge head-on

The internal and external culture shifts needed for publishers to embrace eCommerce

“Publishers get anywhere between 30% to 70% of their traffic from newsletters,” the unsung hero of subscriptions and traffic acquisition

Coronavirus: 5 ways to manage news consumption in times of crisis

“Break free from the stuffy, media-trained bubble”: How publishers are using TikTok to connect with a new generation of readers

When the infodemic strikes, who do you trust?

Coronavirus is a huge story, so journalists must apply the highest ethical standards in how they tell it

How to sell your media business: pitfalls and opportunities

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

How the privacy narrative in display advertising has evolved

15M app downloads, 3B pageviews per month: What publishers can learn from the meteoric rise of Indian news app Inshorts

“Great news for publishers”: UK scraps tax on digital editions

What resources do you need to start a podcast?

Six ways publishers can develop successful digital products