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Winds of change blow more briskly through B2B media

A couple of interesting announcements this week, including the merger between ABM and the Software & Information Industry Association, underscore the rapid pace of change that is sweeping through B2B media – and the increasing urgency behind publishers’ transition to diversified, digital-driven business models. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

April 11, 2013

• Org structures
• M&A
• Business models

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Native advertising: A fine line between 'innovative' and 'insidious'

Two camps are forming around native advertising. One believes the practice is misleading and unethical. The other believes native advertising is an innovative way to “add value” to the advertiser-audience relationship. Publishers will need to figure out the right programs and policies to avoid the former and influence the latter. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

March 26, 2013

• native advertising
• Org structures
• Advertising

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Native advertising and the role of 'brand editors'

Publishers that are experimenting with native advertising programs may need to invest in a dedicated editorial team to help brands develop, optimize and publish sponsored content. There’s an urgency to get this right, as brands invest more in native advertising and other content marketing services. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

March 6, 2013

• Advertising
• Marketing services
• Business models

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The Atlantic builds out its 'big data' plan

Looking to add more science to the sales side of its business, The Atlantic hires Breaking Media co-founder David Minkin as associate publisher overseeing ad ops and technology. The goal is to drive business growth by better leveraging data for ad products and programs. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

March 4, 2013

• Personnel moves
• Org structures
• HR

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Manti Te'o saga: The latest chapter in digital media disruption

Here's the real lesson from Deadspin's investigative scoop: Having disrupted the traditional news-gathering ecosystem, digital upstarts are now taking aim at traditional media's core: original reporting. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

January 22, 2013

• Job skills
• Org structures
• Content Strategy

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Publishers' customer experience mandate

Companies in many industries are restructuring their businesses around customer-driven insights. It’s time for media companies to join the party and put “customer experience” at the forefront of their decision-making. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

November 15, 2012

• Org structures
• Content Strategy
• Products

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Lesson from Newsweek: Embrace disruption

As Newsweek transitions to a digital-only brand, it’s easy to characterize its wounds as largely self-inflicted. But publishers should not ignore the broader message about the unsustainability of print-centric models as consumer habits change and ad dollars shift. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

October 22, 2012

• Tablet Publishing
• Org structures
• Business models

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4 pillars of media transformation

There's no such thing as a seamless transition from print to digital. Publishers face a variety of challenges, regardless of their size or the category they cover. But by focusing on four key areas, you can remove some of the barriers and begin building a strong foundation for growth. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

May 17, 2012

• Job skills
• Org structures
• HR

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Employee engagement: Whose job is it?

What are the top challenges media companies are facing in terms of employee engagement? An informal survey of publishing executives reveals the most vexing culprits. Whose responsible for fixing the problems? Everyone. Full Story

by Julie Lynch

April 19, 2012

• Job skills
• Org structures
• HR

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5 leadership roles for a 'digital first' strategy

Management titles are evolving as publishers pursue 'digital first' strategies. Here are five C-level positions that might get your leadership team headed down the right growth path. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

April 18, 2012

• Job skills
• Org structures
• Business models