On the Past, Present and Future of Magazines: My Recent Interview with Media...
It isn’t very often that one is given the opportunity to stop time. In this case, the chance to reflect upon, assess and comment about the past, present and future of a company and an industry. Bob...
View ArticleCDS Global’s Summit 2013: Pics, Presos, Tweets and Recaps
A couple weeks ago CDS Global threw its annual magazine industry client summit in its headquarters home city, Des Moines, Iowa, also proudly known as the heart of the Silicon Prairie. More than 200...
View ArticleIn Media? Why You Need to Join Me and SiliconAlley.com at DARC, NYC’s Drone...
In media, journalism or R&D? Listen carefully: you cannot ignore the rapidly-emerging media industry impacts of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). According to disruptive technology...
View ArticleFMA Day 2013: Malcolm Netburn Named Hall of Fame, Newt Gingrich Goes Party...
Yesterday, the Fulfillment Management Association hosted its annual FMA Day – and what a dynamic day that turned out to be! Newt Gingrich crashed CDS Global’s celebratory dinner party, but not before...
View ArticleThree Beliefs for the Future of Magazines: My FMA Hall of Fame Remarks
On Oct. 9, I had the opportunity to enjoy the Fulfillment Management Association’s annual FMA Day in a much different way than I have in the past. In the presence of family members, colleagues,...
View ArticleMagazine Media, from Disruption to Experimentation
On June 19, I spoke at the IDEAlliance PRIMEX EAST Conference, which brought together leaders in creative, print and publishing for an engaging discussion on content distribution and media...
View ArticleIt’s All in the Data: Bringing Precise Targeting to the Publishing and Media...
Across every industry, those charged with engaging their target audience are increasingly turning to data to drive stellar results. The same is true in the media industry, where marketers and...
View ArticleMagazine Publishing in the Era of Subscription Business
Earlier this year, I worked with CDS Global on a high-level report on the new “subscription economy”—the dynamic new sector best exemplified in the broader culture by companies like Netflix, HBO GO...
View ArticleSustaining Memberships: What NPR Can Learn From For-Profit Media Companies
NPR Pledge Drive Time Again… So here we go again. It’s spring fundraising season for my local NPR station, KUT, and all is not right in the world. As I’ve mentioned in several other blogs (here,...
View ArticleWhat are Three Things To Know About Data & Digital in the Media Industry?
CDS Global has again partnered with Folio: to complete an in-depth study on the state of the media industry. Adding new questions around data and digital, to complement the direction of the industry,...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Automatic Recurring Payments
The benefits of a subscription model are well known among publishers and nonprofits. Ranging from sustainable cash flows to a seamless customer experience, the benefits are numerous. Now, with...
View ArticleWhy Alternative Payment Methods and PayPal Are Right for You
As the eCommerce economy continues to grow, optimizing your website, apps and online stores are must-do’s. That includes integration of alternative payment methods into your eCommerce payment...
View ArticleWhat Do Netflix and EMV Have to Do with Publishing?
Netflix, EMV & Card Turnover As EMV cards replace standard credit cards, it’s important to keep consumers’ card-on-file information updated to minimize recurring transaction declines. Recently,...
View ArticleHelping Clients Meet Market Needs FASTER
One of the most important pieces of our clients’ businesses is the need to test new marketing ideas quickly in order to find the best ways to reach prospective subscribers, donors and customers. Our...
View Article2016 Data Prediction: Shared Data to Provide New Insights
The words “big data” are everywhere. Seemingly every company is looking to harness the power of its data; data scientists are in high demand and many business schools are rapidly developing programs to...
View ArticleMagazine Media, from Disruption to Experimentation
On June 19, I spoke at the IDEAlliance PRIMEX EAST Conference, which brought together leaders in creative, print and publishing for an engaging discussion on content distribution and media...
View ArticleIts All in the Data: Bringing Precise Targeting to the Publishing and Media...
Across every industry, those charged with engaging their target audience are increasingly turning to data to drive stellar results. The same is true in the media industry, where marketers and...
View ArticleMagazine Publishing in the Era of Subscription Business
Earlier this year, I worked with CDS Global on a high-level report on the new subscription economythe dynamic new sector best exemplified in the broader culture by companies like Netflix, HBO GO...
View ArticleSustaining Memberships: What NPR Can Learn From For-Profit Media Companies
NPR Pledge Drive Time Again… So here we go again. Its spring fundraising season for my local NPR station, KUT, and all is not right in the world. As Ive mentioned in several other blogs (here,...
View ArticleWhat are Three Things To Know About Data & Digital in the Media Industry?
CDS Global has again partnered with Folio: to complete an in-depth study on the state of the media industry. Adding new questions around data and digital, to complement the direction of the industry,...
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