State Of Digital Publishing

In November 2023, The New York Times achieved the 10 million subscriber target they set in the Digital Publishers Innovation Report in 2014 due to staying true to their editorial values of covering national interest, product bundling, and several acquisitions. What lessons can publishers learn along the way? And is The NYT on track to reach the 15-million target by 2027? Jeremy Fremont and Vahe Arabian explore The New York Times, one of the longest-running newspapers and a prolific digital media publisher. This special seven-part WordPress teardown series is sponsored by Multidots.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As publishers, we all know the way to reach an audience is by anticipating demand and getting ahead of its peak by providing timely value. However, do AI-assisted features help aid the user's journey to purchase? Jeremy Fremont and Vahe Arabian explore MacWorld, your source for all things Apple and one of the leading industry news sites. This special seven-part WordPress teardown series is sponsored by Multidots.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special WordPress seven-part teardown series, Jeremy Fremont and Vahe Arabian explore The Harvard Gazette. When Harvard has a $51 billion endowment, one might wonder why Harvard needs to monetize their sites in the first place. The Harvard Gazette doesn’t. Rather, it’s a super-connector of all the microsites and communities that help raise Harvard's profile internally and for alumni abroad. So what are the mechanics behind this? As part of this special WordPress seven-part teardown series, Jeremy Fremont and Vahe Arabian explore The Harvard Gazette – the official news website for Harvard University covering campus life and times, university issues and policies, science, teaching, learning innovations, and broader national and global concerns. It also helps to distribute stories from University affiliates. This special series is sponsored by Multidots.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special WordPress seven-part teardown series, Jeremy Fremont and Vahe Arabian explore Time.com, which removed its paywall on June 1, 2023. And with this came a clear traffic recovery and an expansion in the publication's positioning and vertical expansion. This special series is sponsored by Multidots.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special WordPress seven-part teardown series, Jeremy Fremont and Vahe Arabian explore WIRED, a discovery of how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. This special series is sponsored by Multidots.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special WordPress seven-part teardown series, Jeremy Fremont and Vahe Arabian explore TechCrunch, a tech publication covering the depth of emerging technology for millions of readers. This special series is sponsored by Multidots.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special WordPress seven-part teardown series, Jeremy Fremont and Vahe Arabian explore vibe.com - an American music and entertainment magazine founded by producers David Salzman and Quincy Jones. This special series is sponsored by Multidots.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Digital Publishing is a startup market research publisher, producing a publication and community for digital media publishing professionals, content, and media owners, in new media and publishing technology.  In this special episode, we speak with  Joanna Burton, Chief Strategy Officer at ID5, Simone Chizzali, CEO at Adasta Media, and Lukáš Šmol, Managing Director at Czech Publisher Exchange – CPEx about the pivot towards ID5. Let’s begin.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Digital Publishing is a startup market research publisher, producing a publication and community for digital media publishing professionals, content, and media owners, in new media and publishing technology.  In this episode, we speak with  Alex Pan, Co-Founder at Storipress, about the state of JamStack development for publishers. Storipress is a publishing platform for creator teams making media brands, providing the software tooling that allows media companies to build faster, pivot quicker, and earn more. Let’s begin.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Digital Publishing is a startup market research publisher, producing a publication and community for digital media publishing professionals, content, and media owners, in new media and publishing technology. In this episode, we speak with Matt Kilmartin, Co-Founder and CEO at Habu, about the data clean rooms. Habu is a Data Clean Room software company: we make it seamless for businesses to generate high-value analytics from controlled datasets while protecting the privacy of consumers and the rights of data owners. Let’s begin.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Digital Publishing is a startup market research publisher, producing a publication and community for digital media publishing professionals, content, and media owners, in new media and publishing technology.  In this episode, we speak with Neil Michael, International Chief Revenue Officer at Foundry, about how IDG rebranded to Foundry. Foundry is at the intersection of media and martech. Our industry is about people, not machines. Algorithms, optimization, and automation play a role in what we do, but connections and trusted relationships are vital.  Let’s begin.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we speak with Louisa Frahm, SEO Director at ESPN, on News SEO career advice, Google Trends, and what to expect from the 2nd edition of the NESS conference. Let's begin.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Digital Publishing is a startup market research publisher, producing a publication and community for digital media publishing professionals, content, and media owners, in new media and publishing technology. In this episode, we speak with Barry Adams, a leading News SEO consultant, editor of SEO Google News Newsletter, and co-Founder of the News and Editorial SEO Summit (NESS), about the state of technical SEO and what to expect from the 2nd edition of the NESS conference. Let's begin.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Digital Publishing is a startup market research publisher, producing a publication and community for digital media publishing professionals, content and media owners, in new media and publishing technology.  In this episode, we speak with Ben May, CEO of The Code Company, about Website Migration and Redesigns. The Code Company offers WordPress solutions for established digital publishers around the world.Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irene McKisson, Principal Executive at AZ Luminaria and Alicia Benjamin, Founder at The Charlotte Voice, talk to your host Vahe Arabian of State of Digital Publishing about the Google News Playbook and their journey as early-stage news entrepreneurs. Arizona Luminaria is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to truly local news and community-centred journalism. The Charlotte Voice is a publication giving marginalized people the information and resources they need to make a change in their communities. Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Fremont, Director of Business Development at Multidots, talks to your host Vahe Arabian of State of Digital Publishing about Gutenberg for Publishers. Multidots is a leading WordPress development agency. Through strategic partnerships, they help content publishers and digital agencies to maximize their performance. Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kai Henniges, CEO & Co-Founder at vi, talks to your host Vahe Arabian of State of Digital Publishing about The State of Contextual Video Advertising. vi deliver an in-stream video experience to users taking an in article placement to deliver video contents that contextually match the text articles they are presented in.  Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephane Pere, Chief Revenue Officer at Poool,  talks to your host Vahe Arabian of State of Digital Publishing about The Athletic's acquisition by the New York Times and audience conversion strategies. Poool provides registration and subscription solutions to turn your audience into leads, members and subscribers. Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Fried, Chief Marketing Officer at Fandom, talks to your host Vahe Arabian of State of Digital Publishing, about her professional journey, the power of UGC content and communities, and the state of Fandom (and their inaugural event). Fandom is the world’s largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yvette Dimiri, Product Manager at Stears Business, talks to your host Vahe Arabian of State of Digital Publishing, about her professional development journey, and the state of subscriptions in the African continent. Stears Business combines a thorough understanding of Nigerian economic affairs with an analytical approach to news. Support the show: https://www.stateofdigitalpublishing.com/slack-community/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.