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Atlantic launches paid, curated weekly for iPads, iPhones

Publishers continue to experiment with different digital business models, and mobile devices continue to be a preferred sandbox. The Atlantic’s latest foray into paid content involves a weekly iOS app featuring curated content. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

June 17, 2013

• Tablet Publishing
• Curation
• Mobile

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The stars (and stats) align for a mobile publishing surge

Apple this week introduced version 7 of its iOS mobile operating system, which CEO Tim Cook called the “biggest change to iOS since the introduction of the iPhone.” With such a dramatic backdrop, it seems like a good time to assess the mobile market and the opportunities for publishers. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

June 12, 2013

• Tablet Publishing
• Apps
• Mobile

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8 great responsive media sites

There are many reasons why media brands should consider adopting responsive web design. Several magazine and pure-play publishers have already jumped on the responsive bandwagon. Here are eight sites that stand out - on any device. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

May 9, 2013

• Web design
• Mobile web

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Publishers need to get their apps in gear

Magazine publishers need to make some hard decisions about their commitment to mobile as content consumption habits shift to smartphones and tablets. The elements required to justify greater investment in mobile development are quickly falling into place. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

April 23, 2013

• Tablet Publishing
• Smartphones
• Apps

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Tablet as publishing hub?

Indie publishers such as Bullett Media are using the tablet as a launching pad for new business models. Among its offerings: custom interactive ad development for tablet editions. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

April 9, 2013

• Tablet Publishing
• E-Commerce
• Apps

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New curation models emerge for publishers

New tools will help media companies build new newsreaders apps. TrapIt’s Publisher Suite lets publishers create white-label iOS or web applications featuring original and curated contenet. Flipboard’s upgraded app lets anyone create their own theme-based Flipboard magazines. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

April 3, 2013

• Tablet Publishing
• Apps
• Curation

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Tablet innovations: social sharing, packet publishing and the 'demizine'

Publishers are showing more confidence in moving beyond the digital replica, emphasizing a freemium model that exposes more content through social and web integration. August Home Publishing has gone further and completely re-imagined one of its brands around mobile. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

April 1, 2013

• Tablet Publishing
• Social Media
• Mobile

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How an iPad edition can blend print and web experiences

New York magazine's newly designed iPad edition bridges "lean back" and "lean forward" experiences by infusing weekly magazine content with a daily news feed of curated stories. The goal: give readers a reason to come back to the app between issues. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

March 28, 2013

• Tablet Publishing
• Apps
• Design

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Building a virtuous cycle of design and analytics

Experimentation with tablet editions is just the beginning of a new era of “intelligent content,” in which written and visual content will be continuously designed and redesigned to accommodate data gathered about what and how people like to read. Full Story

by Roger Wood and Evelyn Robbrecht

March 12, 2013

• Web Analytics
• Metrics
• Mobile

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Mag+ takes tablet publishing beyond the 'issue' paradigm

Enhancements to the Mag+ platform enable publishers to start thinking about new ways to design and deliver content for tablets and smartphones. Chief Product Officer Mike Haney says new navigation features enable designs that "don't look and feel like a magazine app at all." Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

March 7, 2013

• Apps
• Mobile
• Design