How are publishers using proprietary and 3^rd party data to build engagement and revenue? 

You’ve heard the term, a lot. Native advertising is a reality. But as with many new “must have” tactics, we end up asking ourselves, “What exactly is it and how exactly should I be handling it?” That’s a good question, especially when the publishing world at large is still trying to define native advertising. 

Perhaps you are redesigning your website or maybe it’s just time for a few updates. There is no question that either endeavor requires that you keep the social community of your readers at the top of your mind. 

We know that you can’t become digital-first overnight. We know that taking a digital-first approach requires a shift in your overall business and editorial strategy. It’s likely that you’ve already taken some steps and you are just trying to get to the next level. Making this transformation is as much about finesse as it is about resources. 

There is no question that some social networks are better suited to your audience than others. Let’s take a look at the 3 you should be watching in 2015.

You’ve heard plenty about “Big Data” and you might be just as skeptical about it now as you were when people first started talking about it, but let’s talk today about why data should be an important part of your digital strategy. 

By now you know that events should no longer take a backseat in your publishing caravan. If done right, events can add to your revenue and bring your brand to life. That sounds all well and good, but where’s the proof?

How do you create incentives for your staff to use social media, without inadvertently paying editors to create clickbait?