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News•Feb 27, 2026
How Skittle Media, an Unexpected Events Company, Is Using Video to Stand Out in Its Niche
Skittle Media, founded in 2024 by Richard and Clare Springham, has carved a profitable niche in pharma‑focused B2B media by concentrating exclusively on paid advertising. The company’s flagship brand, Solli, delivers daily news, thought leadership and on‑demand professional‑development lessons, attracting a few hundred to a few thousand visitors each day. Revenue has surged—four times its first‑year earnings in year two and on track for three times that in year three—driven by a mix of high‑margin sponsorships, display ads and a rapidly expanding events business. About 40% of income now comes from round‑tables and a flagship 300‑person conference, supported by a premium video production team.
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 26, 2026
USA Today Co. Reports Drop in FY 2025 Revenue; Expects Flat to Down 2026
USA Today Co. posted a fourth‑quarter revenue of $585 million, a 5.8% year‑over‑year decline, and its full‑year 2025 revenue fell to $2.3 billion. Digital‑only subscriptions plunged 30% to 1.37 million, while average monthly unique visitors slipped 11% to 179 million. The company recorded a...
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 25, 2026
Digital Revenue for Events Companies: Must-Have or Distraction?
Questex now derives roughly 30% of its earnings from digital media extensions such as product catalogs, RFID lead tools and post‑show webinars. Industry leaders are split: some, like Events Venture Group’s Marco Giberti, argue digital revenue must climb to 10‑25%...
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 24, 2026
Ziff Davis Sees Big Hit to Affiliate Revenue in Q4
Ziff Davis reported Q4 2025 revenue of $406.7 million, a modest 1.5% decline, as affiliate commerce commissions fell $25 million, half of which occurred in the quarter. Tech and shopping segments saw revenues drop 18‑19% year‑over‑year, driving a 14% share plunge....
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 24, 2026
The Post-Scale Media Model Is Taking Shape in Gaming Journalism
Gaming journalism is pivoting from large, ad‑driven operations to lean, subscription‑focused models. Mothership reached 2,000 paying subscribers within a week of launch, while worker‑owned sites like Jank and Aftermath are gaining traction with modest fees. The contraction of legacy outlets...
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 19, 2026
NY Mag Deploys Scarcity in Dior-Sponsored Limited Run Book
New York Magazine quietly mailed a limited‑run, Dior‑sponsored book titled “The Parisian Man” to a select group of about 20,000 subscribers in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The digest‑size publication, featuring portraits of 40 French men, is not for sale and was...
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 17, 2026
Axios Could Save Millions with AI
Axios CTO Dan Cox reports that AI‑driven “agent teams” compressed a three‑week engineering project into just 37 minutes, prompting a rapid productivity surge. The company trimmed its product and tech staff from 63 to 43, saving millions in salaries while...
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 13, 2026
Audience Engagement Metrics Drive B2B Media Co. As It Makes M&A Moves
Connect Media has acquired Networld Media Group, adding nine news platforms and nine live events to its portfolio and expanding its reach to roughly 1.1 million users. The company’s focus on loyalty‑based audience metrics and snackable content drove a 24% engagement...
By A Media Operator
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Connect Media Acquires Networld Media Group
Connect Media, a B2B media platform for commercial real estate, announced the acquisition of Networld Media Group, expanding its portfolio into fast‑food and other verticals. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The combined company now reaches about 1.1 million audience...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Publishing Giant People Inc. Makes Events Core Pillar of Business
People Inc., the publisher behind Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine, is elevating live experiences to a core growth pillar. The company has slated more than 60 events for 2026, including its first major consumer celebration for the United...
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 10, 2026
Lee Touts Digital Subscriptions Strategy as Subscribers Churn; Co. Gets Debt Reprieve
Lee Enterprises reported a 10% drop in total operating revenue to $130 million for Q4 2025, while digital subscription revenue grew 5% to $22.7 million. Despite the revenue boost, the company’s digital‑only subscriber base shrank from 728,000 in March to 609,000 by year‑end,...
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 10, 2026
Tangle Growth Slows as News Fatigue, Economy Weigh on Conversions
Tangle, a nonpartisan political newsletter, posted flat annual recurring revenue after a period of rapid expansion, as converting free readers to paid subscribers slowed. The outlet now has about 460,000 daily newsletter subscribers, 71,000 of whom pay, and a Sunday...
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 9, 2026
Social-First Publisher LADbible Group Touts Growth in Direct US Sales as Web Traffic Dwindles
LADbible Group reported a 7% rise in total revenue to £92.2 million, driven by a 29% jump in U.S. direct sales, which now represent £18.6 million of its earnings. Direct revenue grew to 54% of the mix, up from 51% a year...
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