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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

• Smartphones
• Apps
• Mobile web

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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
• iPad
• Mobile web

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Our most popular stories of 2012

Our top 10 posts of 2012 crystallize the year’s major trends for media companies. The big-picture themes were about transition and transformation. The micro-trends involved how publishers are leveraging tools (HTML5), techniques (curation) and social platforms (Pinterest) to attract and retain audiences. Full Story

by eMedia Vitals Staff

December 18, 2012

• Pinterest
• Apps
• Mobile web

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AAM survey: Publishers are all-in on mobile, but profitability lags

Publishers say they’re producing multiple iPad/iPhone, Kindle and Nook apps, but most are digital replicas. Real innovation – and profits – may remain elusive until the platforms and processes stabilize. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

December 17, 2012

• Apps
• Mobile web
• Business models

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B2B publisher COLE takes on responsive revamp

Responsive design is gaining traction among B2B publishers looking for low-cost ways to optimize their web content for smartphones and tablets. COLE Publishing is rolling out responsive design across all eight of its B2B websites in January. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

December 13, 2012

• Web design
• Mobile web
• Mobile

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5 web design principles for 2013

As publishers rethink their digital strategies around mobile (and social as well), many are taking a fresh approach to their websites. Instead of the usual tinkering, we’ve seen wholesale website revamps that incorporate responsive design and other features designed to improve the user experience across devices. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

December 12, 2012

• Web design
• Mobile web
• Mobile

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Re-envisioning the web for the mobile user

As mobile devices proliferate, publishers need to look beyond shovelware solutions and actively optimize their content for the many ways consumers are accessing and using information. Full Story

by Pete Sheinbaum

December 5, 2012

• Tablet Publishing
• Mobile web
• Mobile

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Tablet strategies: The plot thickens

The new iPad Mini and the Microsoft Surface tablet will only add to the muddle of media companies' tablet publishing strategies. Will Apple now corner the low end of the market? Can Microsoft carve out a niche? Here’s what to expect going forward. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

October 25, 2012

• Tablet Publishing
• Mobile web
• Mobile

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Pinterest's influence on web, mobile design grows

Digital brands, particularly commerce sites, continue to adopt Pinterest-like designs to showcase image-heavy content. The Pinterest model could serve as a template for magazine publishers branching out into e-commerce and social commerce. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

October 17, 2012

• Social Media
• Web design
• Mobile web