Floating video – does Facebook have its head in the clouds?
Facebook have started to test their new ‘floating video’ feature, hoping to enhance the overall social media experience of their users.But is this something the presumed ‘multitasking’ generation of...
View ArticleFacebook to launch direct challenger to Apple News with stand-alone ‘Notify’ app
Facebook have scheduled the launch of their own breaking news app, Notify – stepping up to the challenge from Apple News.A report from the FT suggested that the app could be made available this week,...
View ArticleTop 22 tweets from the Digital Magazine Summit & Awards
It’s a tough task to try and summarise a day with such varied, interesting discussions, but we love a challenge!So without further ado, here are Page Lizard’s Top 22 Tweets that capture the key...
View ArticleTop tech and media predictions for 2017
It’s that time of year again when forecasts are made for where the publishing and tech media trends are heading in 2017. So, here’s a round-up of predictions from the top commentators. But first our...
View ArticleAxios shares how they will be approaching content: concise and relevant
Axios is a newly-founded media company that offers alternative solutions for digital content. The company that will launch next week was founded by the co-founder of Politico, Jim VandeHei, and his...
View ArticleContent sharing – the compromise of publishers
Readers have become “numb” to large volumes of content. Sharing content has become the trend in publishing to keep readers happy – and their own pockets satisfied. “Scaled back: Why publishers are...
View ArticlePublishers and social media – a match made for digital revenue
With the migration from a large print audience to a large digital audience, publishers have had to adapt their approach when connecting with their audience. Their digital revenue models have shifted,...
View ArticleHow predictable is the media industry?
Not that predictable at all it would seem. A heavy reliance is based on the explosion of current affairs – and they can not be tamed. The New Yorker put its site behind a metered paywall in November...
View ArticleFacebook revenue boosts thanks to mobile advertising
Facebook’s shares are now at its highest level ever, up 71% from last year, due to a hike in mobile advertising sales on the platform. Compared to last year mobile ad revenue on Facebook has increased...
View ArticleDigital breakthrough with Media Experience Apps
In a mobile-first world publishing has been reshaped and continues to evolve. Mobile is the platform of choice for content distribution, with its high engagement rates. So, in order to compete...
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