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Artificial intelligence - an opportunity for publishers?
The rise of artificial intelligence in general, and machine learning in particular, has been an emerging theme at DIS for several years now. In 2018 the topic hit the mainstream as it was analysed in no fewer than five sessions with eight experts giving their views. The topics the presenters ran through ranged from the general impact AI will have on society, through to advice on how to harness the technology to monetise content now.
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Deep dive: What can media brands do to differentiate themselves? Community is key, and other lessons
A few years ago at the Digital Innovators’ Summit, everyone was talking about free content and advertising, with the rising use of ad blockers in the forefront of everyone’s minds. This year, however, the strongest takeaway was that publishers are no longer in defence mode: with most now employing a paywall or subscription model, it’s been proven beyond doubt that people will pay for quality content. So now that publishers have a bit of breathing room, another question arises: what should they do to stand out from the crowd?
Published 24 April 2018 Features -
How constraints breed creativity for Attica Media Group’s digital transformation
Attica Media Group, a member of Mondadori Group, was founded in 1994. Today, it is one of the largest media companies in Greece, with a portfolio of brands, magazine titles, radio stations and digital properties. According to Dimitris Nikolakopoulos, digital CCO at Attica, the company’s transformational path has been anything but dull.
Published 22 April 2018 Features -
A new way to new revenue for publishers
Tired of trying to grow digital ad sales? You've hired a "digital" salesperson. You've created packages that bundle print and digital. You've restructured commission plans. You've shot more videos and created more email newsletters. It's exhausting and the results aren't always there. There is a better way. You can break the cycle and thrive in the digital environment.
Published 24 April 2018 Opinion -
[Video] The importance of creating quick content to stand out as a brand
For Cisco, creating quick content is a way to stand out as a brand on social media. Overthinking it is the biggest mistake you can make.
Published 18 April 2018 Insight News -
UK launches new audience measurement currency: PAMCo
PAMCo has today released the industry's new audience measurement currency. Audience Measurement for Publishers opens up fresh revenue streams and offers advertisers greater confidence.
Published 18 April 2018 Industry News -
The difference between artificial intelligence and automation
As the emergence of AI grows stronger, many have begun to conflate this technology with the previous wave of automation that has gone before it. Chris Boos, CEO and founder of Arago refutes this stance, and explains how publishers and other businesses are already practically applying artificial intelligence to their brands.
Published 17 April 2018 Features
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Wait, what? Less than 5 days left to save on FIPP Asia tickets
From 14-16 September FIPP will be in China for the 6th FIPP Asia international conference and exhibition. Discounted launch tickets for the event is available until this Friday.
Published 16 April 2018 FIPP News -
Less than 10 days left to save on exclusive FIPP Asia tickets!
Less than 10 days remain to register with our launch offer for the 6th FIPP Asia international conference and exhibition, taking place from 14 to 16 September 2018 in Wuhan, China.
Published 11 April 2018 FIPP News -
We are at Digital Innovators’ Summit 2018! Here’s how you can follow it
FIPP and VDZ’s Digital Innovators’ Summit 2018 takes place Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 in Berlin. If you were unable to make it to Berlin, here are some ways you can follow news from there.
Published 18 March 2018 FIPP News -
Final chance to book for Europe's premier digital media event
Monday 12 March is the final chance to book for FIPP and VDZ’s 11th Digital Innovators’ Summit with the standard Summit rate. Save €200 today before the late booking fee kicks in on 13 March.
Published 08 March 2018 FIPP News -
Final chance to sign up for FIPP Insider Helsinki, for free
FIPP Insider is an opportunity to learn, share intelligence and network with media colleagues. It is an investment of only a few hours out of the office for what could make a world of difference in your business tomorrow.
Published 07 March 2018 FIPP News -
Save the date for FIPP Asia, 14-16 September 2018!
The 6th FIPP Asia international conference and exhibition will take place from 14 to 16 September 2018 in Wuhan, China, co-hosted by FIPP, the China Periodicals Association and the Hubei Administration.
Published 25 February 2018 FIPP News
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Artificial intelligence - an opportunity for publishers?
The rise of artificial intelligence in general, and machine learning in particular, has been an emerging theme at DIS for several years now. In 2018 the topic hit the mainstream as it was analysed in no fewer than five sessions with eight experts giving their views. The topics the presenters ran through ranged from the general impact AI will have on society, through to advice on how to harness the technology to monetise content now.
Published today Features -
Deep dive: What can media brands do to differentiate themselves? Community is key, and other lessons
A few years ago at the Digital Innovators’ Summit, everyone was talking about free content and advertising, with the rising use of ad blockers in the forefront of everyone’s minds. This year, however, the strongest takeaway was that publishers are no longer in defence mode: with most now employing a paywall or subscription model, it’s been proven beyond doubt that people will pay for quality content. So now that publishers have a bit of breathing room, another question arises: what should they do to stand out from the crowd?
Published 24 April 2018 Features -
How constraints breed creativity for Attica Media Group’s digital transformation
Attica Media Group, a member of Mondadori Group, was founded in 1994. Today, it is one of the largest media companies in Greece, with a portfolio of brands, magazine titles, radio stations and digital properties. According to Dimitris Nikolakopoulos, digital CCO at Attica, the company’s transformational path has been anything but dull.
Published 22 April 2018 Features -
The difference between artificial intelligence and automation
As the emergence of AI grows stronger, many have begun to conflate this technology with the previous wave of automation that has gone before it. Chris Boos, CEO and founder of Arago refutes this stance, and explains how publishers and other businesses are already practically applying artificial intelligence to their brands.
Published 17 April 2018 Features -
When advertising goes… DIS focus on alternative revenue streams
With both the dream of monetising reach and the digital advertising model going up in smoke for publishers, several speakers at this year’s Digital Innovators’ Summit in Berlin turned their focus to alternative revenue streams. Apart from subscription models, ecommerce received special attention.
Published 16 April 2018 Features -
Muse: Robb Report's new brand targeting female readership
Robb Report launched a new brand for women that carves out a niche in the luxury women’s sector. The media brand, called Muse, will be printed bi-annually and live online at MusebyRobbReport.com.
Published 16 April 2018 Features -
Privacy, the EU and the future of publishers
In a world where politicians are trying to regulate an environment they don’t understand, current European Union eprivacy regulations will not only deprive publishers of income but deteriorate the user experience for internet users, warned Oliver von Wersch, founder and CEO of Vonwerschpartner Digital Strategies in Germany during the recent Digital Innovators’ Summit in Berlin.
Published 13 April 2018 Features
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Condé Nast International to launch GQ Middle East in partnership with ITP Media Group
GQ Middle East will be launched in September 2018, it was announced today by Jonathan Newhouse, chairman and chief executive of Condé Nast International.
Published 09 April 2018 Deals -
Future Publishing acquires US content business NewBay Media
Future announced it has completed the acquisition of NewBay Media for an initial net consideration of US$13.8million.
Published 04 April 2018 Deals -
Hearst UK announces Country Living Hotel partnership with Coast & Country Hotels
Hearst UK and Coast & Country Hotels, part of Shearings Leisure Group announced a new partnership to rebrand two hotels within its portfolio. Working together, the Lansdown Grove Hotel, Bath and the St. George in Harrogate will be refurbished and renamed the Country Living Lansdown and the Country Living St. George respectively.
Published 27 March 2018 Deals -
Axel Springer acquires minority investment in digital real estate platform Purplebricks
Axel Springer announces to acquire a minority investment in the UK-based company Purplebricks, a digital real estate platform, through a capital increase and the purchase of secondary shares from existing holders.
Published 27 March 2018 Deals -
Future to acquire five specialist titles from Haymarket Media Group
Future announced the proposed acquisition of five specialist consumer titles from Haymarket Media Group for up to GBP £14m (US $19.8m). The five titles are, What Hi-Fi?, Stuff, FourFourTwo, Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome.
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Lagardère acquires Dutch production company Skyhigh TV
Following the acquisition of Boomerang TV in Spain and the Aito Media Group in Finland, Lagardère Studios is now investing in the Netherlands, having secured a majority stake in the capital of Skyhigh TV.
Published 13 March 2018 Deals -
Apple to buy ‘Netflix for magazines’ Texture
Apple is to buy the digital magazine service Texture, which lets users read titles for a monthly subscription fee. Via The Guardian.
Published 13 March 2018 Deals
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[Video] The importance of creating quick content to stand out as a brand
For Cisco, creating quick content is a way to stand out as a brand on social media. Overthinking it is the biggest mistake you can make.
Published 18 April 2018 Insight News -
Chart of the week: People think outside groups are planting fake news
People interviewed for a poll by Monmouth University believe that mainstream media and social media platforms alike are threatened by outside groups and agents trying to plant fake news stories.
Published 16 April 2018 Insight News -
Melanie Deziel on how to strike the right balance between church and state
Setting up a brand storytelling team as a publisher can be really challenging. How do you deal with concerns about the separation of church and state? The Native Advertising Institute asked Melanie Deziel, branded content consultant.
Published 13 April 2018 Insight News -
Chart of the week: The EU's most trusted news sources
Amid the ongoing Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook is firmly in the firing line for enabling the spread of disinformation on their platform. Indeed, when it comes to trust in news sources in the EU, a new survey by the European Commission has social networks and messaging apps firmly at the bottom.
Published 08 April 2018 Insight News -
The GDPR makes native advertising even more important
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) comes into effect in May 2018, and the new regulations will have implications for digital media since consumers need to be re-informed about what data is being collected on them. And, according to Rickard Lawson, head of publisher relations at Strossle, this might actually increase the importance of native advertising.
Published 06 April 2018 Insight News -
[Video] The role of AI in native advertising – and how to use it effectively
Does artificial intelligence (AI) have a place in native advertising? Can it help marketers succeed with native advertising? How? The Native Advertising Institute asked Dale Lovell, chief digital officer at Adyoulike, an ad tech platform that integrated IBMs Watson AI software in 2016.
Published 04 April 2018 Insight News -
[Video] New York Times' T Brand Studio shares 12 tips for creating killer content
Lauren Reddy, director of audience development and insights at New York Times' T Brand Studio shares 12 tips to brands on how to create great native advertising that will engage the audience.
Published 29 March 2018 Insight News
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A new way to new revenue for publishers
Tired of trying to grow digital ad sales? You've hired a "digital" salesperson. You've created packages that bundle print and digital. You've restructured commission plans. You've shot more videos and created more email newsletters. It's exhausting and the results aren't always there. There is a better way. You can break the cycle and thrive in the digital environment.
Published 24 April 2018 Opinion -
Dump Facebook publishing, boost revenue, adopt chatbots: media report
“It’s finally time to end the Facebook addiction” shouts the headline to an Innovation in Magazine Media 2018-19 World Report chapter.
Published 28 March 2018 Opinion -
Peter Houston talks: Time well spent
Publishers need to think again about why people spend time with their content. Is it getting attention because it deserves it, or just a lucky spin of the social media slot machine?
Published 12 March 2018 Opinion -
Why are news publishers pivoting to subscriptions?
When I look at the state of mainstream media, I can’t help but ask the question. Why are so many news publishers pivoting back to paywalls when they didn’t work for most of them before?
Published 12 March 2018 Opinion -
Three steps to leveraging the data swamp: turn data overwhelm into revenue control
Good reporting is the life blood of any effective organisation. Clean data, clear reporting insight and right strategy are points on a continuum to maximum revenue. But today reporting has evolved to a swamp of endless possibilities, and not exactly a clear one. Add the fact that everyone uses different metrics and the frustration is complete.
Published 02 March 2018 Opinion -
The impact of millennials on brands
Sponsored content - A lot is being said about millennials. But whether you think they’re engaged and confident or self-centered and demanding, they are crucial to the success of business. Not just because they are responsible for 600 billion dollars of spending every year in the US only, but also because millennials simply are our future employees and customers.
Published 01 March 2018 Opinion
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