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News in Transition: Key Insights from the Reuters Digital Institute Report 2024

Since its first publication in 2012, the Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has established itself as one of the most comprehensive and influential studies on global news media consumption. The report analyzes the evolving trends and patterns in news consumption each year, providing valuable insights for media companies, … Continue reading News in Transition: Key Insights from the Reuters Digital Institute Report 2024

Why Comments in News Offerings Are Important for User Retention and Engagement

In the digital era, news and content offerings are not just sources of information but also platforms for exchanging and discussing opinions. Users today have learned to quickly and easily express themselves and engage in discussions through comments. A recent study by the dfv Mediengruppe, in collaboration with ferret go (a company of the dfv … Continue reading Why Comments in News Offerings Are Important for User Retention and Engagement

Creating Genuine Connections: A New Vision for Community in Digital Publishing

In the fast-paced world of digital media, the term "community" has become a ubiquitous buzzword among media, brands and publishers looking to boost user engagement. Yet, there’s a palpable disconnect between the concept of community as it's commonly understood and its implementation within the digital publishing landscape. What is a Community? At its core, a … Continue reading Creating Genuine Connections: A New Vision for Community in Digital Publishing

The UI Principles Driving Today’s News and Media Consumption

In the early days of digital media, a burst of creativity led publishers and app developers to experiment with various unique and innovative UX and UI designs. The goal was clear: stand out in a rapidly expanding market by offering something new and fresh. However, this golden age of experimentation often faced a significant hurdle … Continue reading The UI Principles Driving Today’s News and Media Consumption

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Why Your News Product Should Become More Social

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital media, news organizations are increasingly facing the challenge of engaging their audiences. Despite the wealth of information at their fingertips, many users often visit news websites only sporadically. Today mobile apps are the key to media consumption. But the products that publishers offer often fail to create enough user … Continue reading Why Your News Product Should Become More Social

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The Fusion Revolution: When Mobile News Apps Meet Social Media

Introduction: The Digital Shift in News Consumption In recent years, the manner in which we consume news has undergone a transformative shift. Gone are the days of waiting for the evening news or the morning paper. Today's tech-savvy readers demand their news on-the-go, right at their fingertips. As mobile apps evolve, it's clear that the … Continue reading The Fusion Revolution: When Mobile News Apps Meet Social Media

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Content Curation in Professional Publishing

Content curation, in its essence, is the process of gathering, organizing, and presenting information in a meaningful and coherent manner. In the realm of professional publishing, this involves sifting through the vast expanse of information available on the internet and other sources, selecting the most relevant and valuable pieces, and presenting them in a way … Continue reading Content Curation in Professional Publishing

How the content creation flywheel works for communities

In the ever-evolving landscape of online communities, content creation plays a pivotal role in fostering engagement and fueling growth. The ability to create valuable and relevant content is not only a driving force behind community participation but also serves as a catalyst for attracting new members. One concept that encapsulates this virtuous cycle is the … Continue reading How the content creation flywheel works for communities

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War on the Rocks launches exciting new mobile apps for it’s members

War on the Rocks, a rapidly growing and captivating vertical media venture, is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new, members-only mobile applications for iOS and Android devices - powered by tchop.io! Focused on geopolitics and defense strategy, War on the Rocks has gained immense popularity, particularly in light of the recent Ukraine war. … Continue reading War on the Rocks launches exciting new mobile apps for it’s members

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How FLYING Mag integrates 20 years of print magazine into its new app

tchop is a wonderful platform for traditional specialty publishers who want to serve a specific topic or target audience with very good content across channels. One new customer we are particularly pleased about is Flying Mag from the USA. As a print magazine, the brand has been around since 1927, and is the largest magazine … Continue reading How FLYING Mag integrates 20 years of print magazine into its new app