AOP News | Research

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.

AOP News | Awards News

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.

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Online publishing revenue trends: Audio rising, video stalls, data is golden

In a new quarterly series AOP managing director Richard Reeves analyses online publishing industry revenue trends.

AOP News | Research

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.

AOP News | Awards News

AOP Digital Publishing Awards 2025 open for entries

The Association of Online Publishers (AOP) has announced its prestigious annual awards are now open for entries. The Digital Publishing Awards have returned to celebrate the individuals and teams working to create, deliver, and monetise quality online content.

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The next chapter of digital publishing - Take part in our survey

The digital publishing industry is developing at breakneck speed in response to changes in technology, advertiser requirements, and societal change. We would be very grateful if you would just take a few minutes to take part in this short survey which is designed to build a picture of how publishers and the tech companies working with them are evolving product, editorial, sales and business strategies to build successful growth.

AOP News | Ask the Associates

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.