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The Digital Edition Disconnect
The Digital Edition Disconnect
Digital editions have been part of the product mix and distribution strategy for magazines for 20 years, but there’s a…
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Tony Silber shared thisOne of the enduring lessons in specialized media is that growth has to make economic sense. I liked @Andy Clurman’s point in this conversation with @Chris Mohr: your cost structure has to match the scale of the business you actually have, not the business you hope to have. That may sound obvious. In practice, it requires discipline, especially in an industry where the temptation to add complexity can be strong. It’s one of many practical insights Andy shares in this episode of SIIA’s The Business of Information podcast. Well worth a listen for media operators and leaders.Tony Silber shared thisBigger isn't always better in media. While at Time Warner, Andrew Clurman learned that firsthand when he was told a deal under $100 million simply wasn't large enough to justify the corporate machinery behind it. That experience helped shape how he would later approach building and acquiring specialized media businesses. On The Business of Information podcast, Andy joins SIIA President Chris Mohr to discuss why operating at the right scale, staying close to your audience, and investing in complementary businesses can create lasting value. Listen to the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/er3Z-s6C #MediaBusiness #SpecializedMedia #MediaIndustry #MergersAndAcquisitions
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Tony Silber shared thisJoin our growing community!Tony Silber shared thisWhy join the leading community of B2B and B2C media executives? In a fast-changing media landscape, success depends on access to the right data, insights, and peers. SIIA Media brings together industry leaders to share best practices, build connections, and drive growth. Member benefits: • Exclusive research, including the 2026 Benchmark Report • High-value networking at BIMS, the M&A Summit, and CEO Council • Industry recognition through the Jesse H. Neal Awards Join the community shaping the future of specialized media. Learn more: siia.net/siia-media/ #B2BMedia #MediaLeaders #Networking
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Tony Silber shared thisThe only in-depth, real-time cost and revenue analysis for B2B and enthusiast B2C media operators. Now comparable over four years of data. An exclusive SIIA Media member benefit.Tony Silber shared thisThe 2026 B2B Media Benchmark Report is here, and it’s our most comprehensive edition yet. Developed in collaboration with Baxter Research Center, Inc., this year’s report features insights gathered directly from media-company CEOs and C-suite leaders, offering a real-time look at where the B2B media industry is headed, from AI adoption and digital revenue trends to events growth and operational challenges. For SIIA Media members, this kind of data isn’t just interesting. It’s actionable. Access to exclusive industry research like this is just one of the many benefits of SIIA Media membership. If you want faster access to the insights shaping the future of media, becoming a member is the best place to start. Learn more about SIIA Media membership: siia.net/siia-media/ #B2BMedia #MediaIndustry #EventsIndustry #AI #DigitalMedia #MediaLeadership
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Tony Silber shared thisThe M&A Summit returns in the fall for the second annual conference, and we're certain it's going to be the most insightful event in its space. Then BIMS returns in February, and it's back in New Orleans. We can't want to bring you all the details in the weeks ahead. Watch this space!Tony Silber shared thisTwo cities. Two flagship events. One big year ahead. 📍 M&A Summit | New York City | Nov. 5, 2026 🔗 siia.net/ma-summit/ Join top media executives, investors, and advisors for conversations on valuations, consolidation trends, and strategic growth opportunities. 📍 The Business Information & Media Summit | New Orleans | Feb. 17–18, 2027 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSDNsD2Z Connect with leaders across the media and business information industry for discussions on AI, audience engagement, revenue strategy, and the future of media businesses. Save the dates. More details coming soon. #Media #MediaBusiness #AI #MandA #MediaEvent
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Tony Silber shared thisThis was a terrific, fun, informative session at the recent Revenue + Content Day in New York. Three great panelists whose perspectives perfectly complemented each other. Davide Savenije, Mike Madarasz, Polina Pompliano, Jameson ScarsellaTony Silber shared thisThe creator economy isn’t just disrupting content. It is forcing a fundamental rethink of how media organizations drive revenue. At SIIA’s Revenue + Content Day, leaders from across the industry explored what this shift means for content, marketing, and sales teams. Here is what stood out: • The content creation landscape is evolving as entrepreneurial creators build direct, trusted relationships with their audiences alongside established media brands. • Long-standing silos between editorial, marketing, and sales are breaking down because they have to. Speed, alignment, and shared goals now define competitive advantage. • Independent creators are not just new entrants. They are formidable competitors and powerful potential partners. • Forward-looking organizations are moving beyond competition, exploring how to collaborate with creators or build networks that extend their reach and influence. The takeaway: success in today’s landscape requires rethinking not just content strategy, but the entire operating model behind it. How is your organization evolving in response to the creator economy? This is just one example of the conversations SIIA Media is driving across the industry. Learn more about our work and upcoming initiatives: https://lnkd.in/eX9-m4wz
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Tony Silber shared thisCongratulations to you, Davide, and the whole Informa TechTarget team. Your brands set a high bar for excellence, not just this year but every year. And you’re a terrific conference panelist as well. We’ll be sure to ask you back for BIMS or other events.Tony Silber shared thisWe're thrilled to announce that Informa TechTarget has won multiple SIIA Jesse H. Neal Awards, recognizing excellence in B2B journalism 🏆 Thank you to the hundreds of knowledgeable, talented journalists throughout our global editorial network who consistently deliver value to our B2B and vertical industry audiences. These awards are because of your great work.
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Tony Silber shared thisCongrats to the MM+M team for their Neal Awards recognition. Winning a Neal Award is an indicator of an enterprise-wide commitment to great journalism in a served market. That means a lot. B2B media brands are the engines of innovation--sharing knowledge, trends, ideas, and inspiration, and bringing buyers and sellers together. Without this, a market can't grow and thrive. Writ large, it's also true of the whole economy. Neal Awards recognition signals this commitment to the whole community, and it creates an unbeatable esprit de corps on a team and within a company. Well done!Tony Silber shared thisWe’re proud to share that MM+M has been named a 2026 SIIA NEAL Awards Winner — one of the most prestigious honors in business-to-business journalism and editorial excellence. The NEAL Awards recognize outstanding work in specialized and B2B media, and we’re honored to be included among this year’s exceptional finalists. Congratulations to our incredible team! #NEALAwards #B2BMedia #JournalismExcellence
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Tony Silber shared thisCongrats to the EndeavorB2B team. Great company, great brands, great journalists.Tony Silber shared thisWastewater Digest is officially a Jesse H. Neal Award winner. 🏆 Neal Awards are often called the “Pulitzers of B2B journalism,” making this win for the “What Is” series in the Best GEO Initiative category an incredible honor. Big congratulations to the Wastewater Digest team, Sally Kuzniewski, Bob, and Erin A. Hallstrom for building a smart, answer engine-forward resource that keeps growing in impact month after month.
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Tony Silber shared thisOur community continues to grow. It’s our pleasure to welcome Nick and his team to SIIA Media. His track record in M&A transactions is distinguished and extensive. Our membership benefits from his thought leadership and advisory services, now amplified through our events, newsletters, and other programs designed to connect like-minded media pros.Tony Silber shared thisExcited to welcome Corporate Solutions to the SIIA Media membership community! Founded by CEO Nick Curci, Corporate Solutions is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions across trade shows, publishing, and digital media. The firm has advised on more than 150 transactions representing over $2.1 billion in deal value. With deep industry expertise and a hands-on, highly personalized approach, Nick and his team guide clients through every stage of the deal process - from valuation to negotiation and execution. Welcome to the community, Corporate Solutions! We can’t wait to work with you! siia.net/siia-media | csmergers.com #SIIA #MediaIndustry #InvestmentBanking #DealMaking #BusinessGrowth
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Kerry, it was a privilege and pleasure to work with you at Cowles and R7M. You exemplified values that we all seek to emulate: A focus on results, not trivial stuff. Giving senior managers the autonomy to try new things. Levelheadedness even in the most challenging moments. And lots more. You leave an enviable legacy.
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Tony Silber liked thisTony Silber liked thisThe August edition of Fox Tales is here and we've reconnected with Colleen McKenna of Intero Advisory who reminds us of how/why/when we should use LinkedIn most effectively. Big takeaway, we need to avoid "Activity without intention"...Or as my old basketball coach would say, "Don't confuse motion for progress" :-) https://lnkd.in/gdZxTq_B Jen Smith Sean Soth Todd W. Rankin Nick Pataro 🧑🚀Rick Schumacher Marlene Hendrickson Meghan Stromberg Stacy Brooks Whatley Bo Sacks Ryan Dohrn Marlys Fox Kathi Simonsen Susan Coene Bill Gleason Lynne HattenYou May Need To Revamp Your Approach To LinkedIn: 5 Questions With Colleen McKennaYou May Need To Revamp Your Approach To LinkedIn: 5 Questions With Colleen McKenna
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Tony Silber reacted on thisTony Silber reacted on thisPeople would say to Dolly Parton, "Gosh, Dolly, you seem so happy!" Her answer was wonderfully simple...5 things she believed made for a joyous life: 1. I love my friends and family 2. I love what I do 3. I love to laugh 4. I love to pray 5. I love you Truly one of a kind...what a joyful and loving legacy. https://lnkd.in/eNrErcNd
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Tony Silber liked thisTony Silber liked thisSIIA is officially Red Hot 🔥 We’re proud to be named one of DCA Live’s 2026 Red Hot Associations, recognizing organizations across the greater Washington, DC region that are finding new ways to deliver value, drive growth, and take innovative approaches to today’s challenges. This recognition belongs to the entire SIIA team and reflects our continued commitment to serving our members and the software and information industries. We’re honored to be among this year’s Red Hot Associations and look forward to celebrating with the DC association community tonight! #RedHotAssociations #SIIA #Associations
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Tony Silber reacted on thisTony Silber reacted on thisWe are so back! I'm reporting for duty at the Building Decarbonization Coalition after four months holding it down at home with my two assistants (pictured). Here's what I've been ruminating on, other than how to get a baby to sleep longer than 3 hour stretches at night: ⚖️ "'I think we are at a tipping point.'" Kevin Carbonnier predicts where the heat pump market is going in Grist, based on our Q2 momentum data. https://lnkd.in/gN97Dh6d 🌟 "The energy systems that built our modern world are aging, while we simultaneously grapple with intersecting disruptions and crises." No pressure. But HEET and Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) lay out the case for smart, sensible, and effective regulation of one of the next generation's energy systems: TENs. https://lnkd.in/gHSREkbR 🥵 "The Subway is Sweltering. Is there a Way To Put That Heat to Good Use?" TENs x NYC, let's go! https://lnkd.in/gfDH9ZPQ 💸 "Cheap energy is not the same as affordable energy." You will want to subscribe to Kristin George Bagdanov, PhD's Cheaper Heat substack. https://lnkd.in/gNmd7zHN 📝 Pretty much all of the benchmarking and budgeting practices in Thermal Energy Insights' "Benchmarking & Budgeting: Improving Early-Stage Cost Accuracy for Thermal Energy Networks" paper. https://lnkd.in/gbfGqSHm 👶 "Of all the policy changes that could help parents and caregivers, none is as morally intuitive, politically feasible, structurally possible, and economically smart as a paid family leave." A political and policy history of family leave in the U.S. Great for policy and history nerds. I was privileged enough to have access to BDC's generous organizational leave policy, and more than ever, I want something like this for absolutely everyone who has someone to care for. https://lnkd.in/g8DzAcFY See you all on Zoom, Ashley Besic Lawrence Garber Amy Rider Ted Tiffany Terrell Mwetta Noah Cordoba Tiffany Vu Friday Apaliski Robin Tung Allison Considine Nicole Abene Jason Brown Tryn Brown Andrew Iliff Zeyneb Magavi Angie Alberto Escobar Ana Maria (Ania) Camargo Cortes
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Tony Silber liked thisSIIA had a big week with our amicus work. We filed in three cases — Supreme, Appellate, and State: 1. Asking the Supreme Court to tell the USPTO to follow the law Congress enacted instead of making up its own new rules. 2. Asking the 9th Circuit to confirm that class actions cannot go forward when they include massive numbers of individuals who have not been harmed. 3. Asking the California courts to let advertisers choose who they advertise too, a long standing practice in the industry. Take a look!Tony Silber liked thisSIIA filed three amicus briefs this week across some of the most consequential tech and innovation cases in the courts right now. The through line: when courts or agencies stretch existing rules beyond their intended limits, the digital economy pays the price — and the rules matter. At the Supreme Court (Intel v. Squires): We joined a coalition urging the Court to enforce Congress's clear one-year deadline for filing Inter Partes Review petitions. The USPTO has been layering on extra conditions — including compressing that window to as few as four months in some jurisdictions — that have effectively dismantled the patent validity review system Congress created. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGUc7Avj At the California Court of Appeal (Google v. Superior Court): We filed in support of Google's petition for a writ of mandate, arguing that Section 230's protections for neutral advertising tools are well-established. Treating audience-targeting features as co-developed ad content would undermine the framework protecting speech and upend decades of settled internet law, threatening publishers and digital businesses that depend on targeted advertising. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evduUKai At the Ninth Circuit (Pepper v. Apple): We joined the Computer & Communications Industry Association, NetChoice, Chamber of Progress, and TechNet: The Voice of American Innovation in arguing that certifying a class inflated with millions of uninjured members violates Article III, Rule 23, and the Seventh Amendment — a dynamic that falls especially hard on technology companies whose products touch tens of millions of users. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erwPdzHc
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Tony Silber liked thisTony Silber liked thisToday I let go of doubt. I choose openness, expansion, and delight. I welcome all.
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Tony Silber liked thisTony Silber liked thisWhat does the future of media look like? KC Crain is bullish. On the latest episode of SIIA’s The Business of Information, Crain Communications President and CEO KC Crain joins host Chris Mohr to discuss why the next chapter of media won’t be about chasing scale. It will be about delivering information professionals genuinely value. From podcasts and video to new data and AI-powered products, KC sees more ways than ever for media companies to serve their audiences and build sustainable businesses. “We’ve never been a volume play. We’re definitely a premium play.” Listen to the full conversation to hear why KC believes premium journalism, niche communities, and more than a century of trusted information give Crain plenty of reasons to be optimistic about what comes next. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/er3Z-s6C #B2BMedia #MediaIndustry #MediaInnovation #AIinMedia #BusinessOfInformation
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Tony Silber liked thisTony Silber liked this"It's easy to see the doom — especially if you get overwhelmed with how quickly everything's going." KC Crain, President & CEO of Crain Communications, isn't ignoring the anxiety around AI. But he's also not letting it win. With 100 years of proprietary data, Crain is already building new products and developing their own AI technologies — and KC sees it as a massive advantage, not a threat. His take: we're not even at the halfway point of the first inning yet. Catch his full conversation on The Business of Information podcast🎙️ https://lnkd.in/er3Z-s6C #AI #MediaIndustry #InformationBusiness #SIIA #CrainCommunications
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