Publishers managing subscription-based programs need ways to measure and track performance - and identify where the opportunities are for more sales. Scout Analytics' new offerings provide more flexible price points and advanced "propensity metrics." Full Story
Much of the talk of digital meters and other paywall iterations focuses on logistics. But publishers tend to overlook two key elements that extend beyond the paywall itself: promoting it and supporting it. Full Story
Zinio and PixelMags are expanding their magazine delivery platforms, borrowing tactics from digital pioneers such as Netflix and Amazon to deliver more customer-friendly subscription solutions and all-access pricing plans. These latest innovations highlight the rapidly evolving dynamics of digital distribution. Full Story
Paywalls don’t work for every publisher. It’s hard to make money on apps. These two industry truths are forcing publishers, and the vendors that serve them, to come up with more innovative ways to generate revenue from their audiences. Here are three methods that show promise. Full Story
The latest newspaper circulation numbers signal an important milestone in the print-to-digital transition. But can media companies build on this momentum? Here are three parts of a publisher’s business model that must continue to evolve.
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A study by the Council for Research Excellence finds that relatively few digital publishers have developed consistent and sophisticated techniques for utilizing data. A separate study by Brand Keys finds that magazine and news sites score poorly in ROI contributions to brand advertisers. Full Story
The urgency around digital business models increased this year as media companies sought new ways to offset declining print revenues or to build sustainable digital-only publishing brands. Here are five emerging revenue models that are laying the foundation for a new era of magazine and newspaper publishing.
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Do publishers measure what matters for digital? Unfortunately, few publishers put a monetary value on their audience members or develop strategies to build and reward loyalty that yields profits. Full Story
The tablet will offer significant prospects for growth and consumer engagement in 2012. The MPA's Chris Kevorkian outlines the key areas of opportunity.
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Anonymous visitors make up as much as 90% of your online audience, but they also drive the least revenue. The opportunity, Scout Analytics’ Matt Shanahan notes, comes from turning those unknowns into registered users. Full Story