Digiday+ Research: Publishers' subscription revenue is up this year, and they'll focus on growing it even further
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Digiday+ Research: Publishers' subscription revenue is up this year, and they'll focus on growing it even further
"Seventy percent of publisher pros said in Q1 2025 that they get at least some revenue from subscriptions, up from 56% who said the same in Q1 2024."
"Publishers pushing harder to diversify their revenue streams this year in an effort to protect their businesses is a significant trend."
"This year's survey indicates that the jump in subscription revenue is noteworthy and reflects a broader shift in publishers' business strategies."
"From Q1 2022 to Q1 2025, subscription revenue among publishers has seen fluctuating growth, emphasizing the importance of this revenue stream."
In a recent Digiday survey, the number of publishers earning revenue from subscriptions has surged from 56% in Q1 2024 to 70% in Q1 2025. This trend indicates a strong movement towards diversifying revenue streams amid ongoing industry uncertainty. Historically fluctuating subscription revenues have shown heightened interest this year, with nearly a quarter of publishers indicating that a substantial portion of their income comes from subscriptions. The push to bolster this revenue source reflects publishers' strategies to protect their businesses in a changing landscape.
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