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4 key elements of a digital media business

What can traditional publishers learn from pure play digital and social media companies? Plenty. Brands such as Vox Media, Reddit and LinkedIn are building digital business models that combine content, community and technology in new ways. As these models take hold, they should should inspire traditional publishers that are willing to embrace and experiment with new ways of doing business. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

April 17, 2013

• Social Media
• Content Strategy
• Business models

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SXSW highlights for digital media pros

Several announcements and other news coming out of this week’s South by Southwest geekfest are relevant to media. Here’s a recap of 9 happenings that have implications for digital publishing. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

March 13, 2013

• Social Media
• LinkedIn
• Mobile

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3 curation sites to watch (and emulate)

As media companies experiment with curation models, they would do well to keep on eye on non-traditional publishers that are using content curation to edge into their space. Here are three that are pushing innovative approaches to curation and community-building. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

July 26, 2012

• Social Media
• Curation
• Content Strategy

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Social sharing options grow, and grow, and grow

With all the activity around Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Tumblr and a host of other social media sites, it became increasingly difficult in 2011 for publishers to keep up – or know where to fit in. One thing’s for sure: Publishers can’t just post links anymore; they need to engage with their audience. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

December 22, 2011

• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Social Media

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LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter offer new tools for journalists

The top social media platforms have all recently rolled out initiatives to help and encourage journalists to use their services. But just how helpful are these new tools for journalists and media companies? Full Story

by Ellie Behling

July 6, 2011

• Job skills
• Social Media
• Twitter

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Can AOL find a niche in business publishing?

With an emphasis on social integration and display advertising, AOL Industry looks to fill what GM Jay Kirsch calls a "white space" in the trade publishing market. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

May 23, 2011

• Video
• Business models
• Community

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Social media and face-to-face events: Where's the join?

Event organizers have a unique opportunity to take the social media experience to an extra, real-world level. Where's the most fertile ground for linking social media activity to a live event? Full Story

by Paul Woodward

May 23, 2011

• LinkedIn
• Events
• Community

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Are B2B publishers back in the saddle?

There are no magic beans to help trade publishers regain their footing. But with new opportunities to diversify revenue streams, publishers appear to be regaining their optimism and, more importantly, their confidence. Full Story

by Naomi Shibles

May 13, 2011

• Legislation
• Events
• Marketing services

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4 social network platforms by the numbers

Twitter, just five years old, posts more than 140 million tweets per day. This week professional networking social media site LinkedIn passed the 100 million member milestone. Check out these and other interesting new numbers from the social media landscape. Full Story

by Ron Mwangaguhunga

March 22, 2011

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Content Strategy

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LinkedIn simplifies account settings, adds humorous touch

In the run-up to its IPO, LinkedIn is aiming to simplify its process and spice up its image. The professional social network has much to offer digital publishers. Full Story

by Ron Mwangaguhunga

February 17, 2011

• Social Media
• LinkedIn