The media industry’s 5 toxic obsessions: no.2 refusing to interact with audiences
The greatest threat to media isn't AI, Google or the decline in social traffic. The real problem is us, and our inability to serve readers.
Engagement
Engagement strategies for a reader revenue model, by The Audiencers, the go-to community for publishing professionals.
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The homepage isn’t dead, it just stopped being a page
A publisher's homepage is no longer about one screen. It’s about shared intent that runs through the entire product experience.
Launching a weekday audio news briefing with AI at CT Insider
We speak to Ellie Miller & Derrick Ho on the strategy and processes behind this AI audio briefing project.
How DER SPIEGEL uses its engagement score: our key use cases
How DER SPIEGEL applies their engagement score, & why a one size fits all approach to a diverse audience is inefficient for sustainable revenue growth.
The Economist’s Substack experiment: building a newsletter product off-platform
In a strategic move to engage new audiences, The Economist has launched its data journalism newsletter, “Off the Charts,” on Substack.
unfolded.news – rethinking the content architecture of news websites
With a light editorial architecture, unfolded.news helps readers follow stories as they evolve over time, giving more space to context & making better use of the digital archive.
The media industry’s 5 toxic obsessions: no.1 criticizing platforms
The greatest threat to media isn't AI, Google or the decline in social traffic. The real problem is us, and our inability to serve readers.
3,360 new subscribers in a month: Télérama’s new streaming guide product pays off
‘Watch more, search less’: with its Platforms guide, Télérama aims to transform streaming evenings into genuine cultural events.
Doing User Needs right: The Bureau of Investigative Journalism share their secrets
Oliver Kemp, TBIJ’s Audience Editor, shares insights on rolling out user needs at The Audiencers' Festival London 2025.
Subscription models live off habits: lessons from Duolingo’s retention success
Subscription models live off habits. And hardly any app is as good at this as Duolingo! Let’s dive into what makes their strategy a success.