Digital news companies are facing a perfect storm that observers say will leave those unprepared in its wake. In fact, numerous reports indicate industry consolidation has begun and is expected to continue. Just last week, Poynter detailed how corporate investment and digital consolidation ...
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Growing new audiences With technology enabling consumers to access an increasing number of entertainment options more easily and seamlessly than ever before, media and marketing professionals everywhere are paying attention. This week’s infographic pick shows just how much is at stake, highlighting a LOLA MullenLowe ...
READ MOREDigital news companies are struggling to find their footing as industrywide transformation takes hold. While digital ad revenue is growing quickly, the majority of it is going to big platforms like Facebook and Google. Add in ad blocking and even ...
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Reality check We don’t have to tell you that social media—like it or not—is now part of the very fabric of the publishing industry. But to underscore that fact, here are a few numbers to consider: 2.34 billion Projected number of ...
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Fun with fonts When it comes to your website, good content is key but certainly not the only consideration. Design, visual aesthetic, and readability are critical as well, with seemingly simple choices like typeface playing a big role in the ...
READ MORENews notifications on smartphones, newsstand units sold and dollar sales, Snapchat ad revenue projections, Google’s survey of mobile users, and more are covered in this installment of TFP’s Media Metrics roundup. To help you keep up with trends and prepare ...
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Crunching the numbers When it comes to social media, companies across industries often wrestle with the question of whether their content investments are paying off. In other words, is social contributing to the bottom line—and if so, how much exactly? Courtesy ...
READ MOREIn helping to craft publishing strategies and define efficient, sustainable processes, it’s become clear that this is a time of reinvention for all publishers, big and small. We’re sharing some of our reinvention thoughts and experiences to drill down on ...
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Take a look at any publisher’s road map for the months ahead and you’ll see video is a key area of growth. In fact, according to a May AOL poll of 600 publishers across the U.K. and U.S., video was cited as the ...
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Electronic vs. print This week we bring you an infographic pick that explores what’s ahead in the book publishing world, with a detailed comparison of print and digital formats and forecasts for each category. Courtesy of ebook platform Blurb, it shows print remains strong despite ...
READ MOREAs you kick back during these last days of summer, check out one or more of our August Book Picks, offering a little something for everyone. From guides on how to successfully create and leverage video—one of the hottest trends among publishers ...
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The Uberification model A disruptor in the transportation industry, Uber started out just seven years ago as a simple mobile app for connecting drivers and passengers. Today, the company is estimated to be worth $62.5 billion—more than top carmakers including BMW, Ford, Honda, ...
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Got a minute? Here’s a quick and dirty infographic from PR Newswire that lays out six do’s and don’ts for creating highly effective infographics. A major do? Make it, well, quick and dirty. That means simplicity, good organization, and expert use ...
READ MOREThe high cost of ad blocking, news consumption on social media, vanishing newspaper jobs, the booming audiobook market, and more are covered in this installment of TFP’s Media Metrics roundup. To help you keep up with trends and prepare for ...
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Want to be a social media rock star? We found a great infographic highlighting the essential things you need to know about today’s top platforms, from image sizing and keyboard shortcuts to optimal days and times to post. This week’s ...
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What’s ahead? Courtesy of Kleverk Designs, this week’s infographic pick looks at what the coming months will bring for mobile app development, including greater integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology linking devices, vehicles, structures, and more. Currently, 50 million apps are ...
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Planning for global expansion is the current hot topic among publishers navigating the modern landscape for content and brands. Using targeted and business-minded approaches, leading media companies are leveraging content resources to address new topics, themes, and delivery channels, realizing today’s ...
READ MOREEmerging technology and innovative thinkers are shaping a future in which we’ll see dramatic changes in the way we communicate, learn, do business, and live our daily lives. Of course this new world, built on disruptive forces, will present both ...
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Check it out! Adobe Experience Manager Mobile (AEM Mobile) is a product that offers you more flexible design and publishing options for your apps. Whether you’re trying out the product for the first time or have already started using AEM Mobile, you know it’s an exciting time for digital ...
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Sharing a good laugh When it comes to social networks, Facebook leads the pack: Its billion daily users drive massive amounts of referral traffic, with more than half logging in multiple times a day. And according to a recent survey, users share ...
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