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The road ahead: Expert predictions for digital publishing in 2030

Given the rate of industry-wide transformation we’ve seen over the past few years, what will digital publishing look like in 2030? Will we see the same continued pace of change? What new challenges will emerge?

Ask the Expert: A publisher perspective with the AOP

Welcome to our latest episode of “Ask the Expert,” where we delve into the dynamic world of online publishing with Experian’s Danny Holmes and Richard Reeves, CEO of the Association of Online Publishers (AOP).

AOP News | Voice of the Premium Publisher

Voice of the Premium Publisher: Spotlight On… Jo Holdaway

Few people in the publishing industry have as storied a career as Jo Holdaway. From her early days in print magazines through the digital transition to becoming Chief Data and Marketing Officer at The Independent, Holdaway has been on the frontlines of change — often leading the charge herself.

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Data reveals increase in digital publisher revenues, bolstered by subscription growth

The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals continuing diversification in revenue streams, with growth across multiple categories compensating for ongoing decreases in display advertising revenues. Overall, digital revenue for Q2 2024 increased by 2.5% year-on-year (YoY) compared to Q2 2023, for a total of £159.9 million.

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Voice of the Premium Publisher: Spotlight On… Dr Rebecca Whittington

Female journalists face harassment and threats, both online and in the real world, at an alarming rate. This abuse is often shrugged off as “part of the job”, but Dr Rebecca Whittington, Online Safety Editor at Reach, has dedicated her career to proving otherwise. Her ‘Stop the Cycle’ campaign tackles the gendered abuse of journalists through demanding better reporting and support from the police.

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The publisher’s guide to Demand Path Optimisation

We’re delighted to announce that we’re partnering with Content Ignite to explore one of the biggest opportunities that many digital publishers are letting slip through their fingers: demand path optimisation. In the light of Google’s announcement that they’re repealing their cookie deprecation plans, it’s more important than ever that publishers ensure they have the tools needed to navigate the future of the digital publishing industry.

Publishers react to Meta’s ‘substitutable’ news claim

Meta has said it sees news as “substitutable” on its platforms in a federal parliament inquiry in Australia. AOP Managing Director, Richard Reeves, recently shared his opinion with The Media Leader... “I would argue that where a media outlet or social platform commands so much attention from such a broad and diverse audience[,] it has a societal responsibility to ensure that it provides access to balanced and reliable news sources."

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AOP and Deloitte Data Reveals Reduction in Display Advertising Revenue for Publishers in Q1 2024, as Subscriptions Continue to Rise

The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals a continuing shift in the composition of digital revenues, with subscription, audio, and sponsorship all growing, while revenue from display continues to diminish. Overall, digital revenue for Q1 2024 saw a small increase of 0.7% compared to Q1 2023.

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Is your team ready for the technology of the future?

Technology is evolving rapidly, and it likely isn’t an overstatement to suggest that the workplace in ten years’ time will look radically different. At last month’s AOP CRUNCH: AI-volution and the opportunities for digital publishers, it was clear that regardless as to whether you thought AI was a saviour or a destroyer, now is the time to lean in. Experimenting now is the key to remaining ahead of the curve and also to playing a foundational role in shaping how these technologies develop.