From us to you: Advice on how to thrive in digital publishing
We asked industry experts on the AOP Digital Publishing Awards jury to share the professional advice that they’d offer to their younger selves. And while time travel isn’t yet possible, there’s lots to be gleaned from their experiences. Whether you’re new to digital publishing or you’re a seasoned pro, we’re all constantly learning and evolving. Here are eleven pieces of advice to help you as you continue growing into your career as a digital publisher.
Published: 17 Mar 2025
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Voice of the Premium Publisher: Spotlight On… Karen Eccles
Karen Eccles, our new Chair of the Board sat down with AOP’s Managing Director, Richard Reeves, to discuss the ups and downs of digital publishing, the challenges and opportunities it faces today, and the immense responsibility of keeping revenues flowing at such a storied news brand.
Published: 10 Mar 2025
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Friend or foe: Navigating the AI revolution in digital publishing
Whether you’re an AI-optimist or an AI-sceptic, one thing’s for sure: Generative AI is re-writing the rules of digital publishing. We reached out to the AOP Digital Publishing Awards jury to uncover what digital publishers see as the biggest challenges and opportunities created by the rapid emergence of generative AI technologies.
Published: 05 Mar 2025
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Five minutes with our AOP Awards jury co-chairs, Katie and Thomas
This year’s co-chairs of the AOP Digital Publishing Awards, Katie Le Ruez and Thomas Lake, recently spoke with InPublishing about the evolving opportunities for digital publishers, and why publishers should enter the AOP's Digital Publishing Awards.
Published: 28 Feb 2025
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Inspiration in action: Eight publishers who are leading the way in 2025
When you’re jumping from deadline to deadline, it’s easy to lose sight of the remarkable achievements happening all around us. But recognising the great work being done across the industry is vital – both to celebrate the trailblazers pushing the boundaries, and to inspire us all to new heights. To uncover the digital publishers delivering stand-out, innovative work, we reached out to our Associate partners to discover who’s raising the bar with their approach…
Published: 25 Feb 2025
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Digital Publishers Prioritising Business Fundamentals as ESG Efforts Wane, Reveals AOP Survey
The Association of Online Publishers (AOP) has released the ‘Digital Publishing: Outlook and Priorities for 2025’ report, summarising findings from its annual survey of digital publishers and solutions providers. The report shows a strong emphasis on readership and revenue growth, gradual relaxation around AI, and a de-prioritisation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
Published: 18 Feb 2025
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The secret to sticky content that really delivers
Put your hand in the air if the first thing you do in the morning is scroll on your phone? Now, keep your hand up if it’s also the last thing you do at night.
Published: 11 Feb 2025
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Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index: Increase in sponsorship and data sales balance out fall in display revenues
The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals the continuing decline in display advertising as a revenue stream for digital publishers, with a 11.4% decrease in Q3 2024 resulting in flat growth overall. Digital revenue declined slightly by 0.1% year-on-year (YoY) compared to Q3 2023 for a total of £152.8 million.
Published: 14 Jan 2025
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