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When small really means big

Think Small. In 1959, New York ad agency DDB created a legendary campaign for the VW Beetle with their “Think Small” tagline. One ad, depicting…

Best practice in registration, metering and digital subs

Carolyn Morgan is Founder of Speciall Media, working with small and mid-sized specialist publishers to develop digital strategy and establish new revenue streams. In this…

Local news, going viral? Interview with B-Side, made by The Boston Globe

In October 2022, Boston Globe Media announced the launch of The B-Side, a newsletter and social-only product geared towards hyperlocal content – in their own words…

David vs Goliath: Why one U.S. hyperlocal publisher took on Google

It takes a brave publisher to accuse a company worth $1,492Bn that they “kick the living sh*t out of publishers for advertising revenue” but a…

Reed Phillips: How to determine what your company is worth

Determining what your media business is worth involves much more than merely gauging your value against your competitors, or evaluating any inbound offer you might…

How an innovative Armenian platform battles news fatigue with solutions journalism

A key cause of news fatigue and media avoidance is the relentless gloom and doom of the news cycle. Solutions journalism aims to change this…

Announcement: Di5rupt becomes Media Makers Meet – Mx3

Today, we are proud to announce our formal rebrand from Di5rupt to Media Makers Meet – Mx3 and the incorporation of What’s New in Publishing…

“The only way to succeed is through niches”: Jacob Donnelly doubles down on specialist media

Morning Brew’s Jacob Donnelly is of the firm belief that the days of generalist media are behind us, and that the future belongs to specialist…

Mx3 REPORT: Media for Interest-Based Communities

Taken from presentations and briefings at FIPP World Media Congress 2023 held in Cascais, Portugal in June, our latest free-to-download report contains rich insights on…

Reid DeRamus, Substack: “Your competitor is everyone with an iPhone”

Substack’s Head of Growth, Reid DeRamus, speaking at 2023’s FIPP World Media Congress in Portugal, made it clear that media organizations shouldn’t try to be…

The psychology of successful media events

According to Victoria Matey, a world renowned expert in designing events, media owners should employ psychological principles in order to make experiences more memorable, productive,…

Strategic perspective: AI and the next wave of transformation in media

“You could be a startup by yourself. You don’t even need to have an office. You can start building your own media company using these…

Building a successful presence in America

Expanding into the U.S. is not as easy as just opening a U.S. office and hiring a few local employees – it demands far more.…

“A healthy new revenue stream”: Content licensing evolves into a dynamic marketplace

As part of Mx3’s Collectif, in which we feature the work of our partners (see more here), Joris van Lierop of The Content Exchange discusses how content…

AI Report: “If it doesn’t solve a business problem you’re wasting your time”

In this excerpt from our latest report entitled “How Technology Especially AI & Web 3.0 Will Shape The Future of Media“, key presenters at FIPP Congress…

WNIP becomes Media Makers Meet (Mx3)

Following its acquisition by Di5rupt, the media intelligence and business network, What’s New in Publishing has been rebranded to Media Makers Meet (Mx3). The rebranded…

“Business models often lag audience growth”: Podcast of the Week

Art of Procurement is a (very) successful B2B media company that produces white papers, articles, podcasts, and live events. Nothing special there. Yet for the first…

“Educate your readers about reducing their carbon footprint”: Insights on publishing’s green impact, from FIPP World Media Congress 2023

“Trying to educate your users about the importance of them reducing their carbon footprint is every bit as important about actually reducing our own carbon…

How diversified should your company’s revenues be? Hint: A lot BUT not too much

As part of Disrupt’s Collectif, in which we feature the work of our partners (see more here), Reed Phillips, CEO of Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, an investment bank for…

Mx3 Leadership Report: Media For Interest-Based Communities
Rich insights on niche audiences and how to successfully engage and monetise them
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HOW TECHNOLOGY WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MEDIA
Key presenters at FIPP Congress 2023 share their views on how technology – especially AI and Web 3.0 – will shape the future of Media
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AI implications on Gen Z audience development
Key insights into how AI is influencing Gen Z’s media habits
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Specialist Media Innovators in Europe
How specialist media businesses are reinventing business models and diversifying revenues
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Key trends from FIPP World Media Congress 2023
Key insights from many of the world's leading publishers
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Innovation in news media and journalism
Innovation – what it is, barriers to implementation and examples of innovation in practice
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AI and the Media
Insights on the consequences of AI for media companies
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Strategies for Navigating an Economic Downturn
Insights from several decision-makers on sustainable strategies for the future
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Power dynamics in the creator economy: Social media platforms and creators
Dan Weinstein, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Underscore Talent, outlines how becoming a creator takes persistence and dedication, but once a loyal audience is built up, power swings away from the platforms back to its natural home – the creator. Within the creator economy, the question arises: which entity holds the true power, creators or social media …
Inside the judging room: What can we learn about the future of digital publishing?
A peek inside the AOP Digital Publishing Awards judging room shows that publishers are becoming faster, smarter, and more creative in their strategies – and that quality journalism is alive and well in the UK. The AOP Digital Publishing Award entries never fail to showcase how many strides the sector has taken. Even in twelve …
Head of Newsletters at the FT, Sarah Ebner, on using newsletters to build communities
The Financial Times is one of the key email newsletter innovators, publishing over thirty-six newsletters (some as individual product offerings). Sarah Ebner, Head of Newsletters at the FT, and previously of the Daily Telegraph, explains how email newsletters can build and maintain communities. Although there has been plenty of talk of a renaissance in email …

Dan Pacheco: A toolkit for assessing and making decisions on emerging technologies