Native advertising becomes a focus for the Guardian
According to Digiday, the Guardian says that customers were beginning to become their competitors, and that is the reason why they have started
Our top-read multiplatform publishing posts of last year show an interest in native advertising and publishing expansion
This year has been a huge time of change in publishing, and we're excited
Multiplatform publishers succeed because of the innovation they bring through their organizations
We like the term “multiplatform publishers” because it implies that numerous activities are at play, allowing a publication to
In order to succeed in a changing landscape, savvy digital media companies understand the need to evolve
Whether it’s a new subscription website, an updated website, or a new digital product
Search engine optimization is kind of a game, right? It's an important game – a necessary one for any publisher – but mostly it's just us trying to play by
Perhaps you’ve heard about Mequoda’s Haven Nexus Customer Experience Management System. After all, it’s the only technology you can get from the same company that can deliver a proven strategic
Are apps really the new magazines? (We don't agree, but keep reading to see why Bloomberg might think so).
Bloomberg Media says their current focus is apps. According to Digiday, "Starting with
Time Inc. C-suite executives out; Bloomberg and the Weekly Standard make changes
We see lots of changes take place at multiplatform publishing organizations over the years. This often is the case
By all means, launch many content business models and diversify your publishing portfolio. But start with your magazine experience through your magazine subscription website.
We're in a recession. Maybe you're feeling
Some publishers are focusing on new subscription website products while others are focusing on website quality
We’re seeing new subscription website products launch and new website launches coming to the industry.
Talking
How to promote content on three tricky social platforms that publishers want to love
Every once in awhile one of our clients asks us how they can leverage platforms like Instagram,
Multiplatform publishers are finding ways to turn magazine publishing into a profitable business model once again
If there's one thing you might know about us, it's that we think publishers should
Multiplatform publishers Condé Nast and Bloomberg are ending some print titles; A popular indie returns to print
The revolution in digital publishing has led to many multiplatform publishers rethinking their content
Statistics show that ad blocking software isn’t being used on smartphones as much as on desktops
Ad blocking software has become a challenge for publishers and digital properties using it for
Multiplatform publishing organizations are twisting and turning around big changes
With industry changes taking place all over, throughout areas of technology and strategy, we’re frequently reporting on partnerships, reorganization, and diversification
Why "free" is a subscription business model of its own and why every magazine should have one
Since the beginning of time, or at least the beginning of consumerism, businesses have
What to look for in lead management software, from Haven Nexus to Eloqua, Marketo, Hubspot and others
Make money by giving content away.
That statement sounds odd to many people in publishing
An uptick in digital newspaper subscriptions seen by major publications since the U.S. presidential election
Major newspapers approached the U.S. presidential election in an interesting way. Some of these newspapers, like
How to listen to the data from your audience development efforts and move forward
The inability to see the forest for the trees means that the detail of leaves, pinecones and the immensity
How to make the most of your magazine portal every day with the tools you have in front of you
Every magazine publisher should have a free portal. It's the backbone
How to boost ad sales by building more benefit into your ad packages, rather than inflating single-platform circulation numbers
Maybe you've never lied on a resume, but according to CareerBuilder, 56% of
We see multiplatform publisher hirings and firings frequently as organizations continue to evolve
Our favorite multiplatform publisher hirings are ones that lead to growth and prosperity within the industry. Of course,
Google continues to set standards in SEO and content quality, usually for the best.
Last week, Google and Facebook (finally) decided they'd wave their little wands on content quality and cut
These new digital subscriptions are focused on building engagement with readers through different strategies
We continue to see new digital subscriptions arise among subscription websites. Some of these new subscriptions are
If you're thinking of launching a subscription website, don't skimp on preliminary research.
So you've decided to start a subscription website. We get requests weekly from entrepreneurs, veterans and newbies, who
Publishers require a marketing automation system that works in tandem with a highly efficient content management system
In the last decade, marketing automation has become a hot topic for niche publishers.
Building relationships and high-quality content serve subscription websites like Scribd, The Telegraph, and Food52
Do you remember when subscription websites started using paywalls to add a new revenue stream to their
If you teach editors to write evergreen content, you'll have a larger, more useful catalog down the road.
A friend of mine works at MIT developing interactive online courses, and one
Publishers experiment with interactive content
A couple weeks ago I read that the solution to "listicles" is quizzes. So instead of a top ten list of something, the author thought brands and
In publishing, there's no room for growth with a solo magazine that stands alone.
One of our favorite stories is that of The American Ceramic Society. The organization turned to the
Economist tests social platforms and axes Pinterest and Tumblr, hones Twitter, and dives in LinkedIn.
According to Digiday, The Economist recently "axed its ailing Pinterest and Tumblr accounts while ramping up its commitment
Multiplatform magazine subscribers are looking for more from you. "Let's make magazines great again," shall we?
Last week, after over a year of grueling controversy and debate, the US named Donald
Some multiplatform publishers are expanding their multiplatform strategy to focus more on social and digital, while others are making acquisitions and cutting staff
The world of multiplatform publishers is no stranger to major
The more you can give a member of your subscription website, the better.
And it appears we're not the only ones who think so.
Earlier in the week we talked about Condé Nast’s
As more users go mobile, these tips for making accelerated mobile pages will keep your posts at the top of search results
Page speed is at the top of everyone's minds
If you're not selling sponsored content yet, consider these success metrics and how you can incorporate the process into your editorial model.
In 2016, sponsored content, branded content, and native content
It’s a simple thing, but it can have a huge impact.
Some marketers have noticed that the first thing a reader usually sees when their email shows up in the preview
You can create multiplatform content much easier than you think, and it won't cost you more than a modest amount of time.
A decade ago we didn't hear a lot about
Print enthusiasts turn to tech properties to build multiplatform publishing empires through memberships and events
As Lucia Moses at Digiday put it, "In the quest for new sources of revenue, publishers
A recent article from Mediapost claims 40% of millennials personally pay for news (print or digital). Pay for news, you say? We think, when looking at the ratio of print to
If this was a traditional newspaper, our headlines would read, Adopt video or sink! Accept severance or go down with the boat! Adopt AMP or say goodbye to site traffic!
If
In 2016, our clients, who we affectionately call our Gold Members, have followed the Mequoda Method using our Haven Nexus CXMS and have seen tremendous gains in traffic year over year.
Every
Spending on print ads to decline 8.7%, and the majors in newspaper publishing are planning for the future
A decade or two ago in newspaper publishing, it wasn't easy to get
Coming up with the right content business model(s) can be the biggest stumbling block for those looking to grow a publishing business.
Choosing your content focus is a business-critical decision, as
Prato will work with a cross-functional team made up of Haven Nexus Software Engineers, QA engineers and subject matter experts to implement Mequoda Systems.
In Mequoda’s history, one of our most
Instant Articles are being used by major publishers and Facebook is taking note
Facebook has become the bane of every brand and publisher's audience development strategy, as they increasingly limit visibility
A few good ways smart magazines get "small checks" in between all of the big ones from major sponsorships.
The more space you have on your website, the better. You already
When becoming content partners with brands, magazines must put an emphasis on delivering more than basic metrics
There's no doubt that brands are becoming hip to content, and while their first
This dynamic duo is turning a regional parenting publication into a booming multiplatform publishing company
The Mequoda Multiplatform Publishing Hall of Fame, founded in 2006 to recognize publishing executives at the
Get your ducks in a row and plan your multiplatform publishing future
If you’ve considered selling your publication, the market is saying they will not value a publication at all if