Columns & opinion

Dietmar Schantin: Subscription teams could learn from online dating

Sep 16, 2021 at 03:10 am by admin

When news organisations talk about how to attract and retain subscribers, the discussion is often cold and scientific. Concepts like “conversion” or “sales.... Read More

Dietmar Schantin: Bringing the joy of serendipity to digital

Aug 04, 2021 at 05:56 pm by admin

Avid readers often enjoy the experience of browsing through a newspaper or magazine and unexpectedly finding themselves immersed in an article they had no idea would be so int.... Read More

Matthew Lynes: Publishing and the planet – Why it is time to take the relationship seriously

Jul 23, 2021 at 10:40 am by admin

Twenty years ago, media organisations set up The Responsible Media Forum. The forum was set up to strive for sustainability across the media sector and ensure that media compa.... Read More

Kevin Slimp: Knowing when to invest in your newspaper's future

Jul 09, 2021 at 11:30 am by admin

About 15 or so years ago, I received a call from a newspaper designer at a small weekly. She was panicked because of a technical issue that was causing a lot of complications.... Read More

Kevin Slimp: A great time to be in print

Jun 04, 2021 at 12:43 pm by admin

Before you begin reading this column, ‘Are you sitting down?’ If not, take a moment and find a seat. I’ll wait. Okay, thanks. I wanted to be sure you were s.... Read More