Leading European media and publishing company commits to multiyear contract expansion to add additional lines of business following the successful consolidation of all digital and print customer accounts to Aria.

As publishers continue to digitize, the ability to accelerate and diversify revenue requires a modern and agile approach to the technology that supports your business. Billing — provided by a modern billing platform — plays an active role in creating sustainable advantages for publishers by facilitating subscriber, title, access, and delivery management.

Subscription revenue is a top priority for 80% of publishers, with 68% expecting to see at least some growth in 2023. While the focus of the last few years has been digital transformation and rolling out subscriptions to buoy the weakening of print, this year publishers are prioritizing the retention of existing customers.

In-demand news editorial products—from newsletters to podcasts and videos—give publishers a reliable way to become part of readers’ daily habits. These products also provide you with an opportunity to experiment with alternative topics and perspectives that appeal to specific customer segments, opening up new revenue streams.

In a world of constant change – one where print is losing ground to digital – publishers who can adapt, create compelling reasons for readers to subscribe, and proactively balance the shift between print and digital revenue streams, stand to win the game.

In just a few short years, digital readership of newspapers, books, magazines, and other forms of written content will finally eclipse traditional print. To grow revenue and remain competitive, publishers will need to digitize their business models and introduce new subscription options that appeal to and cater for the consumption wishes of a more diverse set of audiences, if they haven’t already. 

JFM consolidates print and digital media onto a single billing platform

The Media and Publishing industries continue to evolve, fueled by continued growth of mobile and broadband internet access and a shift in consumer behavior from content ownership to content access.

Digital and print media companies can grow and retain subscribers by providing both compelling content and an outstanding customer experience. Today, that means offering a tailored bundle of both print and digital services delivered to subscribers via a variety of subscription models.

Aria Systems, the leader in helping large enterprises grow subscription- and usage-based revenue, announced today that it has launched the Aria Media and Publishing Suite (AMPS), enabling traditional publishing and media companies to more effectively monetize their content with a wide variety of subscriptions and consumption-based models across both print and digital channels.