Advertising solutions that rely on Big Data can still deliver good user experiences. In publishing, the Catch–22 is that readers generally want great quality content but for free. The publishing industry’s solution is ad-supported content which has a pretty simple proposition:
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Why Mobile UX Is Crucial For Publishers
Mobile UX is crucial and it isn’t difficult to see why. Have you read an article today on your mobile phone? Chances are, you have. In fact, chances are, you’re reading this very article on your mobile phone. In 2015 we hit a critical moment in the tech world: time spent on mobile was 51% higher than time spent on desktop (42%).
Will Artificial Intelligence End Ad Blocking?
What does the future of online advertising look like? The answer: Ads that you can talk to.
You’ve been looking to travel in August and you see an ad for a hotel in the Caribbean that intrigues you. But you have a few questions: Is there a pool? How much for a room? Is it close to the beach? The ads of the future will answer all of your questions, in seconds. Using artificial intelligence, ads won’t just display information, they will be a conversation.
Startling Mobile Ad Blocking Trends In New Report
Startling mobile ad blocking trends have emerged from PageFair’s 2016 ad blocker report titled “Adblocking Goes Mobile” and PageFair’s findings paint a troubling picture of the emerging mobile, ad blocker landscape. At the same time, the data point to possible solutions for publishers as they seek more sustainable revenue models.
Should Publishers Use Chatbots?
What if you could directly message a news site using chatbots asking to see all of the most recent articles about Donald Trump? Or, even better, ask the site to avoid showing you any articles about Donald Trump altogether? Quartz, a digital business publication, recently developed a chatbot that has made this possible and more.
Behind Ars Technica’s Winning User Experience
User experience lessons from the Ad Blocker War are shaping both how publishers monetize their sites and the conversations they have with their readers about this. Successful strategies to address ad blocking are emerging and are typically varied. One of the key lessons is that focusing on the user experience challenges that drive ad blocking in the first place, is an effective strategy for improving ad revenues. I’ll explain how in this article, using a case study of a major US tech publication to illustrate the point.
Instant Articles and AMP: Transforming Mobile UX
UX, the user experience, once an afterthought for many companies, is now an essential ingredient for success. In fact, nearly 85% of companies are expected to increase their focus on UX in 2016. It is no wonder then, that big players like Facebook, with Instant Articles, and Google, with AMP, have had a recent obsession with creating a flawless experience for their users.