Over the past few months, media organizations have had to endure one challenge after another. Some companies are now struggling to compensate for declining print and ad revenues sparked by…
Maya CieszynskaMarch 19, 2021
The days of social media companies profiting from publishers’ communities are over — and that’s a beautiful thing. Leaving behind the necessity to chase volume for ad impressions is pushing…
Mark ZoharMarch 11, 2021
Due to the pandemic, sports teams and media companies worldwide have an all-too-familiar challenge in common: They’re unable to engage with audiences in person. Organizations that want to grow and…
Barbara BettsMarch 4, 2021
In what was perhaps one of Facebook’s most aggressive moves so far, the social media giant last week blocked all news content and links from its platform in Australia. All…
Mark ZoharFebruary 25, 2021
From the storming of Capitol Hill to the protests in 2020 against police brutality, tensions between civilians and authorities have led to dangerous clashes recently. And although it’s unfortunate, civil…
Jesse MoeinifarFebruary 19, 2021
Every digital audience is flowing with revenue-generating power. Whether that power remains untapped or is harnessed to grow your company depends on how well you can transform your audience into…
Barbara BettsFebruary 11, 2021
Is your media organization struggling to identify the next steps it should take to create innovative and profitable digital experiences? To help you find some clarity, Viafoura President and COO…
Maya CieszynskaFebruary 5, 2021
For many, 2020 was a low point — especially with the pandemic, political turmoil and social injustices raging across the globe. These recent events have also sparked a set of…
Barbara BettsJanuary 28, 2021
2020 was disrupted by a deadly virus, shrinking budgets, nonstop work and misinformation, challenging even the most well-established media organizations. Thankfully, change is on the horizon. Media companies that have…
Barbara BettsJanuary 22, 2021
Ready your content moderators because 2.3 million active users — many of whom are eager to encourage violence, racism, antisemitism, antifeminism and conspiracy theories — have lost their home base…
Mark ZoharJanuary 19, 2021
Between an engaged website visitor and an unengaged visitor, which one do you think is more valuable to your community? You’ll probably find the answer to be obvious: An engaged…
Maya CieszynskaJanuary 14, 2021
For many newsrooms, the past few months have been a battlefield as resources strained under the pressure of tightened budgets and significant global events. News organizations that have survived until…
Maya CieszynskaJanuary 8, 2021
2020 was undoubtedly the intersection of major health, political and social justice-related events. These life-changing crises activated wave after wave of misinformation and trolls, which, as many media professionals found,…
Maya CieszynskaDecember 18, 2020
With the proper engagement and retention strategies in place, your audience has the power to sustain your media company financially. “Consumer revenue streams, including digital subscriptions and ticketed live events,…
Dan SeamanDecember 17, 2020
This year has been anything but ordinary thanks to the pandemic, the U.S. presidential election and rising awareness around racism. These unprecedented events have undoubtedly changed the way we all…
Maya CieszynskaDecember 11, 2020
Since the inception of digital media, building consumer loyalty has been important for brands everywhere. But as reader revenue becomes the key to sustaining media companies, industry professionals must now…
Barbara BettsDecember 3, 2020
Now that reader revenue is a priority for media organizations, online conversation tools have become critical for growing relationships between digital visitors and brands. Discussion-based website tools can thoroughly engage…
Maya CieszynskaNovember 26, 2020
In case you haven’t heard yet, Gigya — an identity management software company acquired by SAP — is currently in the process of shutting down several of its engagement tools,…
Barbara BettsNovember 25, 2020
Subscriptions are, without a doubt, helping to sustain the media industry. As the number of people willing to pay for subscriptions grows, this revenue stream is becoming essential for any…
Maya CieszynskaNovember 19, 2020
Rather than filling up stadiums to cheer on their favorite players or teams, consumers are gradually becoming used to watching games from the comfort of their homes. As a result,…
Maya CieszynskaNovember 12, 2020
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…
Barbara BettsNovember 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.
Barbara BettsNovember 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…
Barbara BettsNovember 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…
Barbara BettsOctober 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…
Barbara BettsOctober 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…
Barbara BettsSeptember 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…
Barbara BettsSeptember 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…
Barbara BettsAugust 12, 2019
How do you get readers to stay on your site longer, read more articles and engage with your digital community? Earlier this year, we did a deep dive into three…
Barbara BettsJuly 29, 2019
Over the past decade, the ubiquitous and overwhelming phenomenon that is social media has rocked the world of traditional journalism to its core. A reporter today who isn’t on Twitter,…
Barbara BettsJuly 25, 2019
Naturally, humans are creatures of habit. We visit the same restaurants, stick to the same daily commute and speak to the same people on a regular basis. According to a…
Rebecca AlterJuly 10, 2019
Your company has decided to implement a suite of engagement tools for its website. Exciting, right? To help you navigate the realm of digital engagement and ease you into working…
Jesse MoeinifarJuly 8, 2019
Last Updated: February 13, 2020 There once was a time when the cookie was all-powerful, drastically changing the advertising and media industries. But the cookie’s time is passing, and publishers…
Jesse MoeinifarJune 25, 2019
Sometimes the solution to a complicated problem means thinking outside the box. Or outside the country. Just ask Patrick Logue, the digital editor of the Irish Times. Logue joined the…
Barbara BettsJune 19, 2019
If you want an insightful, well-researched perspective on the evolution of news media, Grzegorz Piechota is a good place to start. A researcher at the University of Oxford and Harvard…
Barbara BettsMay 30, 2019
The Philadelphia Inquirer gave Kim Fox a big job: help transform it into an audience-first news organization. Sure, lots of newspapers advertise themselves as community focused, but for the Inquirer…
Barbara BettsMay 24, 2019
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
Ready to build a direct relationship your audience?
Contact an audience engagement specialist today
