Balancing acquisition and retention: lessons from pv digest’s Markus Schöberl
We spoke to Markus Schölberl, founder and editor of pv digest on his top recommendations for publishers offering digital subscriptions.
Decisions
Def. To facilitate and inform your decision making when it comes to audience strategies, making it clear which path you need to take to succeed in your job, achieve your business goals and impress your board of directors.
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What your paywall says about your product (and why it matters)
Most paywall strategies focus on optimisation. But the real question is: what system are you asking users to join? Heiko Scherer dives in.
Gain clarity on your purpose: the template that helps teams make faster, better decisions
This workshop and template will help align your team on the purpose of your business, supporting faster, better decision making
What 400 media apps tell us about the trends driving engagement in 2025
Pugpig's recent report shares data on engagement on mobile apps, proving once again the value of apps for digital publishers.
AI and the subscriber funnel: How 3 newsrooms are using AI to grow, engage and retain audiences
At The Audiencers' Festival, Aliya looks at how Aktuality, Il Messaggero & The Financial Times use AI to move readers through the funnel to subscription.
Why the most valuable newsroom KPI is no longer reach but belonging
Why loyalty and value are at the top of the hierarchy of metrics for publishers and which KPIs you can track in this strategy.
Are machines our most valuable audience? How media can monetize AI agents
A deep dive into MCP and A2A, and how they could provide a new revenue stream for publishers
Strategic clarity, an end to silos and audiences-centricity: why you need audience practitioners and product people
Audience practitioners and product-minded people are becoming increasingly influential across the industry. Here's why you need them.
Alban Mazrekaj: bridging newsroom and product at NZZ
How NZZ established a new way of working that respects journalism while making it more audience-centric, going beyond traditional journalistic performance metrics to align with broader business goals.
Strategic priorities for the next two years: a world tour of media CEOs
At the World News Media Congress (WAN-IFRA), four media CEOs — from Poland, Canada, India and South Africa — laid out their top strategic priorities for the next 24 months.