Opinion

Our series of opinion columns from our contributors try to provide objective perspectives on what can be done to improve existing new media and technologies, through their practical experience and not hypotheticals.

Follow our columnists as we continually grow our contributor network.

Leveraging On-site Engagement Tools: A How-To Guide

How To Make People Download Your Magazine App?

How the Digital Transformation of Local News Can Be Successful

Journalism Needs An Open-Source Revolution

Is Instagram a Good Medium for Magazine Publishers?

5 Actionable Tips to Epic Reader Engagement for Publishers

How Scientific Experts Can Help You Deliver Engaging Content

Why replica editions are here to stay

Yes, websites really are starting to look more similar

What Do Advertisers Expect From Publishers While Running Their Ad Campaign?

A Bright Spot In Journalism’s Haze: Tech Innovation In The Religious Press

The App Store Pricing Tiers. How Does Apple’s System Work?

Cactus Communications Launches the World’s Largest AI-powered Expert-Curated, COVID-19 Research Platform

How Publishers Can Survive the Coronavirus Paradox

Coronavirus: News Media Sounded the Alarm for Months – But Few Listened

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