FT app blends features of print, Web

Posted on: 05/07/13

The Financial Times responded to the demands of tablet customers last month, rolling out a redesigned Web app that allows readers to choose between a static edition with a fixed article set or a dynamic edition with a continuously updated content stream. The app enables readers to swipe left to...

NY Times Co. unveils growth strategies

Posted on: 04/25/13

On the heels of reporting first-quarter results, the New York Times Co. announced a series of strategic initiatives to spur revenue growth that will begin to be rolled out in the fourth quarter. Several new products are under development at price points lower than all-digital-access and print...

NY Times plans site redesign

Posted on: 03/13/13

New York—The New York Times announced plans to introduce a prototype version of NYTimes.com in advance of major site changes to be implemented later this year.

'NYT' rolls out Compendium

Posted on: 12/10/12

New York—The New York Times has introduced Compendium, a Pinterest-like tool for newspaper content.

'USA Today' relaunches iPad app

Posted on: 11/20/12

McLean, Va.—USA Today has relaunched its iPad app, featuring a new design and several new capabilities. The app, available from the iTunes app store, provides larger images and live video coverage. It also carries breaking news, interactive weather mapping and commentary.

UBM rolls out UBM Future Cities

Posted on: 10/17/12

New York—Technology publisher UBM has introduced UBM Future Cities, a website aimed at industry executives and decision-makers involved with urbanization.

The trend toward content marketing

Posted on: 10/05/12

We have all noticed the proliferation of content being disseminated by others in our niches. What is eye-opening is the rate at which content marketing is growing.

'NYT' debuts HTML5 Web app for iPad

Posted on: 10/03/12

New York—The New York Times has introduced an HTML5 Web app for the iPad. The app is available exclusively to digital subscribers to NYTimes.com with tablet access and to home delivery subscribers who link their account for digital access.

What marketers want from media

Posted on: 09/14/12

Media companies have significant opportunities to help marketers generate leads through the marketing services they offer, according to a new study by Media Business.

Elsevier acquires health education company ExitCare

Posted on: 09/12/12

Philadelphia—Medical and scientific publisher Elsevier has acquired ExitCare, a provider of patient education and discharge instruction to clinicians for delivery to patients. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

'WSJ' rolls out WSJ WorldStream

Posted on: 08/27/12

New York—The Wall Street Journal has introduced WSJ WorldStream, a news platform for short-form videos shot with smartphones by journalists from the Journal and Dow Jones & Co.

Hearst Digital debuts private ad exchange

Posted on: 06/27/12

New York—Hearst Digital Media, the online publishing division of Hearst Magazines, has introduced an ad exchange to enable targeted marketing campaigns across the company's more than 25 digital brands.

Wall Street Journal Digital Network debuts video website

Posted on: 06/21/12

New York—The Wall Street Journal Digital Network debuted a video website (live.wsj.com) that features videos from WSJ.com, MarketWatch.com, Barrons.com and SmartMoney.com. The site, which allows users to view and share video content, is available on 18 different platforms optimized for laptops,...

Ascend introduces live streaming video technology

Posted on: 06/20/12

Orlando, Fla.—Custom publisher Ascend Integrated Media has announced AscendStreaming, a live streaming video technology available for use at trade shows and conferences. Ascend said the service will debut at the 2012 HCEA Annual Meeting to be held June 23-26 in Orlando.

'Wall Street Journal' investing in video

Posted on: 06/19/12

Last week, The Wall Street Journal launched a new online weekly politics show called “DC Bureau.” The video program is hosted by Washington Bureau Chief Jeff Seib.

Many media companies have added video to the production department's functions

Posted on: 06/08/12

Digital responsibilities continue to challenge printcentric production departments at b-to-b media companies. Increasingly, online video is one of many digital tasks claiming a larger chunk of production department hours.

UBM Canon pursues aggressive strategy to meld its mobile event app with its live shows

Posted on: 06/08/12

In late April, one week before the BIOMEDevice, Design & Manufacturing New England and Electronics New England event in Boston, UBM Canon introduced a mobile event application to enhance the co-located program's value for exhibitors, sponsors and attendees before, during and after the show.

Data and content move beyond reprints to new platforms, emerging markets

Posted on: 06/08/12

Publishers have accelerated their licensing businesses, finding new ways to monetize core assets not only by stretching their brands into emerging markets but also by circling back to partners and selling licenses for digital editions. Data products and event content have also helped swell revenue...

Survey: Custom publishers moving into mobile, social

Posted on: 05/29/12

New York—Though custom media companies still rely heavily on revenue from print, most are providing mobile, social and video content, according to a survey conducted by the Custom Content Council.