We're delighted to release the 2022 edition of Media Moments, thanks to this year's sponsors, Poool.
Media Moments 2022 brings together the key events which have shaped the...
The last 12 months in subscriptions: publishers work to prove value
2022 saw publishers working to convince customers they’re worth the money. From content bundles to exclusive newsletters and podcasts, the subscription market is having to evolve....
Another rollercoaster year for advertising, but there are signs of resilience in the face of recession
Early hopes of a steady year rebuilding after the shock of the COVID crisis were dashed by Russia's February invasion of Ukraine, but there is still some growth in the ad sector. Peter Houston...
2022: A rollercoaster year for advertising, but some resilience amidst uncertain forecasts
For our latest season of the Media Voices Podcast, kindly sponsored by Poool, we’ll be publishing ten episodes exploring the biggest trends of 2022 and how they affect publishers; from...
Publishers tested NFTs as a revenue source in 2021, but will it last?
As the cryptocurrency market matures, publishers have leapt feet-first into the world of NFTs. But is there any sustainable revenue to be found in these shiny new opportunities? Chris...
As platforms roll out paid podcast infrastructure, audio subscriptions become a reality for publishers
Paid podcast subscriptions add another layer of complexity to an already cluttered landscape. But with the platforms resolved to simplify the experience, the promise of subscriber revenue from...
Transcript: Highlights from Media Moments 2021
Peter Houston, Chris Sutcliffe, Esther Kezia Thorpe
Chris Sutcliffe: Thank you to everybody for coming along to this the launch and presentation of...
Special: Highlights from Media Moments 2021
This special episode of Media Voices includes the audio of our launch presentation for the Media Moments 2021 report. Chris, Peter and Esther each outline which media moment of the year they found...
Powerful engagement and revenue drivers, newsletters are at the centre of the fight for publisher influence
Email newsletters have taken a central role in the battle between upstart platforms, individual creators, and long-established media brands fighting to secure audience loyalty. Peter Houston...
Opportunities for publishers in 2021: a moment to reflect and reset on long-held strategies and beliefs
The swerves publishers take in 2021 are likely to be much sharper than we can predict. But despite the many challenges on the horizon, there’s reason for hope. Chris Sutcliffe rounds up...
Hear ye, hear ye: 2020 was the year of the audio renaissance, proving resilient to the pandemic
Huge investments, mergers and experiments prove that getting into audio content is a lucrative move for publishers - but 2021 could be the year the dream of the open podcast economy dies...
There may be silver linings, but print’s long-term future still looks distinctly cloudy
Certain corners of the print market have had a better pandemic than anyone would have predicted, but for every story of screen-weary readers picking up a print subscription, there’s at...
Special: Highlights from Media Moments 2020, and how publishers are preparing for 2021
This special episode includes the audio of our launch presentation for the report. Esther, Peter and Chris examine one key stat of each section within the report, from diversity and advertising...
Launch event: Media Moments 2020
Join Media Voices, What's New in Publishing and Permutive in a virtual event to launch this year's Media Moments report, followed by a panel of publishing experts discussing how they will...