As Google referral traffic has declined, social has become a more important source of audience engagement for media companies. Facebook remains a ...

This week's digital media industry must-read news stories curated by DCN, the only trade association that exclusively serves media companies. Here are some of the best media stories our team has read ...

A few years ago, social media platforms were seen as the “digital town square,” where people could come together in communities around shared interests and passions. But as the platforms have turned ...

For decades, publishers have adapted as new technologies and platforms reshaped the path between content and audiences online. Search changed how information was found, social media influenced how it ...

In an increasingly global market, it is vital to recognize that, while Europe and the U.S. may have many similarities, they also have notable differences. The good news is that there’s a lot to learn ...

Fans are spreading their time among an ever-widening variety of platforms and channels when live-streaming video, according to data from the Live Streaming Trends Report. This indicates that, far from ...

The social media landscape continues to shift as platforms compete for the attention of journalists, creators, and their audiences. While X (formerly Twitter) still leads in real-time news ...

Audience size and subscription performance often rank as the most closely watched measures of digital news performance. Sometimes they move together. Sometimes they point in different directions. This ...

The evolution of the podcast industry is nothing short of remarkable. Once a niche hobby, podcasting has become a mainstay format in the media landscape, driving entertainment, engagement, and brand ...

News publishers are an invaluable part of our society, providing essential information and fostering public discourse. But as we’ve seen so far in 2024, contentious election cycles can increase ...

The news industry is entering an era where collaboration is becoming a business necessity. Publishers still compete fiercely for audiences, subscriptions, ...