The Business of Content

The needs of digital content businesses in late capitalism differ starkly from legacy publishing models. Explore how automation, ad-supported media, subscription culture and publishing culture are changing drastically in the 2020s.

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Non-paranoia-inducing digital safety for brands and content professionals

A hacker types quickly as coding lines appear.

Whether you’re deploying a digital content campaign to tens of thousands of customers or managing content production, you need security protocols around user account management, access control, and authentication.

Donuts no more: The social media channel–brand fit questionnaire

Donuts no more: The social media channel–brand fit questionnaire

Where should you be spending your precious time and energy to grow your brand awareness on social media? Read The Content Technologist take.

Mass-produced iteration vs. collaborative auteurs: The Wahlburgers–First Cow continuum

Mass-produced iteration vs. collaborative auteurs: The Wahlburgers–First Cow continuum

As we exit 2022 and enter into our new world of "generative AI," I recommend establishing a new framework for content evaluation: The Wahlburgers–First Cow continuum.

We must chill: Why content tech, marketing and promotion should embrace opt-in

We must chill: Why content tech, marketing and promotion should embrace opt-in

Don't anger potential fans with too much aggressive automation. Here's how to respect your customers' and subscribers' ability to consent.

Want to run a sustainable digital content business? Web's still your best bet.

Want to run a sustainable digital content business? Web's still your best bet.

Websites are here to stay, and if your content business relies on building trust and connection with your audience, they are an absolute necessity.

Digital publishing isn't cheap: Planning for website publishing expenses

Digital publishing isn't cheap: Planning for website publishing expenses

Why do execs and analysts continue to argue that digital publishing is cheaper than print? Here's an outline of expenses many publishers forget.

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