SPACs have become popular as a simpler route to investment finance for media owners looking to sidestep the risks of a traditional IPO
Volatility in the cryptocurrency market has supercharged growth in the crypto media companies supporting the sector
The use of adblockers is a challenge for publishers that rely on advertising revenue, but a recent survey shows users will accept advertising that meets the ‘Acceptable Ads’ criteria
Faster print decline could see digital subscriptions to US local newspapers overtake print as early as 2024
Big Tech’s rise continues. Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft and Facebook all reported double-digit revenue increases for Q1
Apple and Spotify have both announced plans to introduce payment options that will let podcasters create subscriber-only episodes.
The New York Times appears to see the Substack newsletter platform as a rival and is fighting back with its own ‘personality-driven’ newsletter strategy.
The pandemic has forced publishers to innovate. Fortunately, many leading players are keen to share their experiments for the benefit of the industry at large.
Facebook is finally getting serious about audio. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined a three-to-six month product development roadmap for the social network’s new audio offerings.
Now that some parts of the world are beginning to open up again, advertising revenues are bouncing back after COVID-inspired budget cuts. The sector is poised to return stronger than ever according to some forecasts
