Earning reader revenue isn’t a simple task in the media industry. Even with a paywall in place, those precious subscriptions won’t start pouring in on their own. Not unless your…
Jesse MoeinifarOctober 22, 2020
Viafoura Partners With One of North America’s Leading LGBTQ2-Focused Digital Publisher TORONTO, ON, October 15, 2020 — Viafoura, the leading audience engagement and community building company for digital media brands,…
Maya CieszynskaOctober 15, 2020
It seems as though every month or so, a new competitor joins the streaming wars. Even ordinary publishers, like Food 52, are stepping beyond the boundaries of text to create…
Dan SeamanOctober 15, 2020
Third-party cookies are slowly disappearing from the internet. As a result, media companies are in a race against time to find and execute new strategies to collect user data. Gathering…
Dan SeamanOctober 8, 2020
On August 20th, Mike Blinder (Owner & Publisher, Editor and Publisher Magazine) was joined in conversation by Leigh Adams (Director of Moderation Services, Viafoura) and Dustin Block (Audience Development Lead,…
Maya CieszynskaOctober 1, 2020
Toxic content — like spam, misinformation and posts from trolls — can be damaging to media companies for a host of reasons. As a result, publishers are gradually beginning to…
Rebecca AlterOctober 1, 2020
Throughout the past few months, the media industry has faced a number of advertising-related challenges. As advertisers slashed marketing budgets and started blocking important keywords during the pandemic, businesses watched…
Dan SeamanSeptember 24, 2020
With over 2.7 billion active monthly users, Facebook has become a popular destination for media companies hoping to approach new audiences. But funneling time and money into Facebook feeds…
Jesse MoeinifarSeptember 10, 2020
Subscribers are helping to fund the media industry right now. And in order to maximize reader revenue, companies are working to perfect their subscription strategies. Juan Señor, president at a…
Dan SeamanSeptember 3, 2020
Is your media company converting anonymous visitors into registered users and then monitoring their behavior? To help secure your company’s future, it’s worth transforming your website’s visitors into identifiable and…
Jesse MoeinifarAugust 27, 2020
Generally, media companies know that their success is dependent on their audience. The better they can meet the needs of consumers, the more their audience is likely to grow. But…
Dan SeamanAugust 20, 2020
This article was originally posted on INMA. Not all internet users have good intentions. Through misinformation and harassment, there are countless trolls online that cause the quality of conversations and…
Leigh AdamsAugust 13, 2020
Interested in joining a growing list of publishers — like Reach PLC, Tribune Publishing, Postmedia and Media News Group — who are leveraging Viafoura’s new performance-based pricing plan to scale…
ViafouraAugust 4, 2020
Racism has existed for centuries, and it’ll take the combined forces of thousands to scrub society of its ignorance and prejudices. But change won’t happen unless we all make an…
Rebecca AlterJuly 16, 2020
Do you believe every news story you come across on social media? With fabricated videos and accounts floating around social platforms, it can be extremely easy for misinformation to spread. …
Rebecca AlterJuly 9, 2020
The pandemic has completely changed life as we know it over the past few months. As consumers continue to social distance and limit their exposure to public places, their interests…
Jesse MoeinifarJuly 2, 2020
As new over-the-top (OTT) media platforms continue to launch, consumers have an endless supply of streaming services to choose from. The abundant content libraries, personalized experiences and inexpensive subscriptions offered…
Rebecca AlterJune 25, 2020
Updated June 22, 2020. With trolls and toxicity running wild all over the internet, moderation has become practically mandatory for any publisher hoping to build and engage a profitable community.…
Leigh AdamsJune 22, 2020
From the death of George Floyd and ongoing battles between police and protesters to the pandemic, the world is in a state of crisis. Throughout these challenges, media companies have…
Maya CieszynskaJune 18, 2020
Toronto, June 11, 2020 — WordPress VIP, the leading provider of enterprise WordPress, has added Viafoura to its prestigious Technology Partnership program. As an established leader in building highly engaged…
Martin PietrzakJune 10, 2020
If you take a good look around the media industry, you may notice something — social media and other big tech companies are no longer dependable revenue sources. This is…
Maya CieszynskaFebruary 6, 2020
At the moment, 64% of the earth’s population is made up of millennials (those born between 1981-1996) and Generation Z (those born after 1996). That means no matter how loyal…
Rebecca AlterJanuary 27, 2020
2020 has finally arrived, prompting media professionals everywhere to examine and test new industry trends. So how can one possibly predict which ones will help businesses grow and which ones…
Dan SeamanJanuary 14, 2020
Right now, media companies everywhere are racing to stay on top of the ever-evolving trends and technologies in the industry. But with the future constantly barrelling towards us, the most…
Jesse MoeinifarJanuary 7, 2020
News media organizations are in a constant state of transformation and reinvention. Whether they drive revenue through ads, memberships, metered access, hard paywalls and everything in between, the most successful…
Ray OstorDecember 12, 2019
Conjure up an effective plan to keep your registered users interested and active in your community.
Rebecca AlterNovember 29, 2019
Once you implement the right tools on your platform, you can engage your audience and ultimately grow your revenue.
Rebecca AlterNovember 21, 2019
Before you continue on the path of subscriber decline, there are some steps you can take to flip the fate of your brand around.
Rebecca AlterNovember 18, 2019
This past week, the media industry has seen a lot of new approaches in tackling the challenges of the traditional subscription business model. Companies are getting creative and investing into…
Michelle WongNovember 18, 2019
As the year 2020 draws closer to us, a wide range of new content forms and topics that consumers will want to engage with are emerging.
Michelle WongNovember 8, 2019
With the decline of trust in social media advertising, media organizations are exploring new technologies — specifically on-site engagement tools that build audiences on their own platforms.
Dan SeamanNovember 1, 2019
During the last week of October, we saw the release of many new technologies that will forever impact the state of content delivery and how we consume content. We now…
Michelle WongNovember 1, 2019
Currently, the internet is littered with pirate sites that offer viewers free, often illegal access to TV shows, movies, live sports and music. These sites also include audience engagement solutions…
Michael ShewchenkoOctober 25, 2019
A common misconception about online, live commenting tools has taken root within the internet. Want to take a guess as to what that might be? Let us give you a…
Rebecca AlterOctober 18, 2019
The past seven days have seen a lot of chatter within the media and publishing industry. The many news stories and reports that have been revealed will have a significant…
Michelle WongOctober 18, 2019
There are a number of engagement tools that publishers can leverage to build digital communities. Before you commit to any community engagement solution, we want to make sure you’re fully…
Mehrad KaramlouSeptember 27, 2019
In order to run a profitable media company, publishers know that audience engagement must be monetized. But relying on social media for advertising just isn’t cutting it anymore. With social…
Ray OstorSeptember 6, 2019
When it comes to building a new tool for your digital properties in-house, there’s a lot to get excited about: like customization opportunities and the chance for your developers to…
Dan SeamanAugust 22, 2019
Facebook is addictive — for both consumers and advertisers. With over 1.5 billion users accessing Facebook on a daily basis, the social media giant has become a major source of…
Jesse MoeinifarAugust 13, 2019
If you’re a diehard sports fan, you’ve probably at least heard about The Athletic by now. Those who have subscribed for U.S. $3 to $4 per month have discovered a…
Viafoura EditorsAugust 12, 2019
Unfortunately, that’s not the typical path of users today. Inundated with options and slow to trust any given content site, most take a longer journey toward subscription, if they get…
Jesse MoeinifarNovember 5, 2018
As media companies look to differentiate their offerings, diversify revenue streams and focus on their readers, many are choosing to push their premium content behind paywalls – available only to…
Jesse MoeinifarNovember 2, 2018
Audiences want instant access. That means when sports journalists are reporting on a game, sports fans want to be right there with them and discuss the game as it happening…
Jesse MoeinifarSeptember 14, 2018
Trust. In today’s media environment, it’s the cornerstone to growing a loyal community of registered users and paid subscribers. Users today crave a direct relationship at the source of information,…
Suzanne Huber-TaheriJuly 6, 2018
With the prevalence of online trolls, some organizations have put up their hands and given up on the comment section. But doing so, even temporarily, has major drawbacks for organizations...
Dan SeamanJune 14, 2018
For media companies, comment sections offer users a place to participate and engage with your journalists and each other. However, comment sections can easily turn toxic without moderation tools in…
Leigh AdamsJune 14, 2018
Engaged users increase your pageviews, time on site, and ultimately, revenue. But what is an engaged user exactly? Simply put, it’s a website visitor who...
Jesse MoeinifarJune 14, 2018
Don't Sacrifice the Flowers for the Weeds Have you ever had the pleasure of digging through the comments that pollute the web? If you have...
Jesse MoeinifarJune 14, 2018
In the RTDNA session, Commentary, Commenting and Diversifying Your Voices, our Head of Marketing, Allison Munro, moderated a conversation with news media executives from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and…
Alexandra BaccellieriJune 11, 2017
Focused on growing your online community? Looking to grow and monetize your audience? Hear from media and audience development veterans Tom Gierasimczuk and Dan Seaman to learn how you can…
Jesse MoeinifarOctober 13, 2016
Digital content curator, Tracey Todd plays a leading role at the National Institute for Civil Discourse to encourage a social media environment where US citizens can connect, have civil dialogues,…
Jesse MoeinifarJuly 27, 2016
While most media organizations are focused on harnessing the value of audience engagement, many are wrestling with how best to manage growing and established communities. Communities have long been plagued by…
Jesse MoeinifarJuly 23, 2016
Viafoura has developed Automated Moderation and enhanced community and user management features to help media organizations better manage online communities by eliminating trolls and increasing engagement. More than just blocking…
Dan SeamanJuly 19, 2016
Penny Riordan Director of Digital Content Partnerships at GateHouse Media Katie Steiner Communication Associate at Engaging News Project share their best practices for commenting, engagement, and beyond Q: How do you…
Jesse MoeinifarJune 27, 2016
In a study done by Pew Research Center in 2010, 37% of internet users in the U.S. participated in the creation of news by commenting, social sharing and emailing. For…
Dan SeamanJanuary 11, 2016
Audience Czars, Gurus, Specialists, Managers... Call them what you will, but audience development professionals are all the rage in the industry right now, and with good reason. As Jake Batsell…
ViafouraJanuary 6, 2016
The Virginian-Pilot, the #1 source of news, information, entertainment, and advertising in Southeast Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, implements Viafoura Viafoura Engagement Cloud across its digital property. The Virginian-Pilot’s easy implementation…
Miranda FeaseyOctober 25, 2016
An Event Not to Be Missed! The Online News Association’s annual conference brings together the best in digital media for three days of informational sessions and networking opportunities. From the…
Miranda FeaseySeptember 27, 2016
Last week, the Viafoura team took on the 2016 Audience Development & Circulation Management Conference, held at Dallas Morning News. We embraced the conference in full force, attending a…
Jesse MoeinifarJune 15, 2016
Guest column: Allison Munro, from the Viafoura Engagement Cloud Viafoura, says there are good business reasons why media outlets need journalists to engage with their audiences…
Jesse MoeinifarMay 12, 2016
Introducing Instant Articles By now, you have probably heard about Facebook Instant Articles and Google AMP. Both mobile publishing platforms have their own pros and cons for digital publishers. But…
Miranda FeaseyApril 12, 2016
With Facebook Instant Articles set to launch April 12 for all publishers, the Internet is abuzz with speculation on its potential impact. With the impending rollout fast approaching, publishers are…
ViafouraMarch 24, 2016
The Internet was abuzz this week with news and opinions on the issue of ad blocking. Digital publishers are plagued by growing prominence of ad blocking software — more readers…
ViafouraMarch 11, 2016
You’ve likely awaited this week’s release of Google AMP, also known as Accelerated Mobile Pages, on the edge of your seat. AMP has touted some big benefits for digital publishers…
ViafouraFebruary 26, 2016
Yet another publisher is bidding farewell to Facebook and welcoming Viafoura to maximize their return on engagement and grow their online audience. The Times-News in Burlington, N.C., announced on Monday…
ViafouraFebruary 24, 2016
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