Post-Paywall Thinking, Publisher Perspectives from The Audiencers’ Festival

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This summary from The Audiencers' Festival in London 2025 was originally published in John's The Media Stack newsletter.

At the Audiencers’ Festival in London, a recurring theme emerged from sessions with executives across leading publishers, audience strategy is undergoing a fundamental redefinition. In an era where platform referral traffic is declining, and digital advertising economics remain volatile, subscription models are under pressure not only to grow but to endure.