Although special editions and one-offs are a staple for most niche publishers, there is also a way to drive new, year-long print revenue streams with ancillary publications. Plus you already have the creativity and the staff! And if you are publishing a City & Read More
Maybe you’re sick of being asked about your 2018 resolutions, but note that research has proven they’re worthwhile: people who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don’t explicitly make resolutions. Let’s skip all Read More
Wouldn’t a luminous crystal ball be great? At least some cool super-powers would be nice. Who doesn’t want to look into the future and make all the right decisions in 2018? So we created the next best alternative–we asked our media experts, who are constantly living/breathing/working/talking niche with hundreds Read More
If you are a niche publisher contemplating expansion or sale, there are plenty of questions to make you crazy and keep you awake at night…….. Buying or merging: Now what? How do I ensure this stays a good investment? How do I sell this as a Read More
Do you already assist advertisers who don’t have the time or expertise to design their own ads or write copy? You probably already have the existing staff. Why not offer a new way to serve all your clients and create a new revenue stream at the same time? Read More
Now read this! I just finished a great biz book on totally revamping marketing outreach and revenue. This is a must-read for niche publishers! Joe Pulizzi, a recent keynote speaker for us in Chicago, has co-written a new book with Robert Rose Read More
The tried and true worked well for a long time, but is it the best way to move ahead? The digital disruption to traditional publishing means niche magazine publishers need to figure out how to best manage the changes that come from advancement Read More
Do you know this story? Jessica has been with your company for 14 years and she has been a rock star. She is your “go to” person for all of your biggest clients. She knows every corner of your business. In fact, Read More
When you run a smallish media business, it’s often hard to see beyond the multiple day-to-day challenges, staffing issues, tons of meetings, emails and phone calls. Let’s not forget those looming publication deadlines either. Yet you can’t just live on hope. All publishers, large or Read More
Even if you aren’t thinking about selling your media business right this minute, it’s usually an important future consideration. Or maybe you’re thinking about selling just a part of your portfolio. You can never start preparing too soon! We checked in with some of our top Read More
