By: Mark Zohar The Internet Is Splitting in Two For the first time in the web’s history, bots now account for more than half of all traffic. And they’re expensive. Akamai’s AI Botnet Report found AI bot activity surged 300% last year, hitting media and publishing hardest. These automated visitors consume significant server and CDN […]
By Mark Zohar Why Frequency Is the Metric That Matters in the AI Era The publishing industry has spent the better part of two decades chasing the wrong metrics. Publishers chased reach when scale was the story. They chased pageviews when programmatic told us impressions were currency. And now, in an AI era where Google’s […]
Schneps Media has built a reputation for keeping New Yorkers informed and connected for over 35 years. Hyper-local by design, their journalism has been as grassroots as it gets, close to the residents, civic leaders, and local businesses that define the communities they cover. Now, with Viafoura’s CommunityOS live across their network, their two million […]
By Mark Zohar At the recent International News Media Association (INMA) World Congress in Berlin, a message rang clear across sessions, stages and conversations: trust, brand and accountability are no longer just editorial values. They are the defining competitive differentiators for publishers and media organizations navigating an increasingly fractured information landscape dominated by AI answers […]
Based on feedback from the publishers we work with every day, we’re thrilled to announce that this Spring 2026, Viafoura earned 19 badges on G2, the world’s most trusted software review platform. 🎉 Viafoura earned top recognition across every dimension G2 measures: ROI, results, support, relationship, and market leadership, including #1 rankings in both the […]
We’re excited to announce that Salem Media Group has officially gone live with Viafoura’s engagement solutions, bringing new opportunities for audiences to connect, converse, and grow alongside Salem News Channel’s powerful content. Salem News Channel reaches more than 120 million monthly sessions, making it a leading destination for conservative-based news and opinion. Committed to fact-driven […]
MobileSyrup, now part of the ZoomerMedia network, provides trusted insights across consumer tech, mobile, AI, gaming, and more to millions of Canadians. MobileSyrup sought new ways to build community, deepen engagement, and implement new moderation tools, so staff could refocus on creating content. After seeing the work done on sites like DailyHive and Blog TO, […]
As a new year begins, there’s nothing better than celebrating a major launch. We’re proud to share that Viafoura is now live across 22 sites in the iONE Digital network, powering community engagement, conversations, and real-time connection across one of the most influential digital media portfolios in the United States. iONE Digital is home to […]
We’re beyond excited to share that Viafoura has shattered our own record on G2, the world’s most trusted software review platform. This Winter 2026, we’ve earned an unprecedented 19 badges, our highest achievement yet, celebrating the transformative work we’ve accomplished alongside our clients across North America and Europe throughout 2025. This milestone represents more than […]
We’re thrilled to announce that Ringier, one of Europe’s leading media companies, has officially gone live with Viafoura’s full suite of community engagement solutions. Headquartered in Switzerland, Ringier has a legacy spanning more than 190 years and a portfolio of 130 companies across 19 countries. With iconic media brands like Blick, Beobachter, Cash, and Schweizer […]
