Tag: revenue

BMG’s organic revenue grew 8.1% YoY in H1 2026; Concord merger now due to close in Q3

admin — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:59:13 +0000

BMG saw its revenue grow by 4.9% YoY to EUR €444 million (USD $518M) in the first half of 2026. On an organic basis – which strips out the impact of acquisitions, disposals, and currency effects – BMG‘s revenue was up 8.1% YoY in the period.

VDO.AI Review: Best Video Ad Network For Publishers

admin — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:27:54 +0000

In 2016, BuzzFeed said that half of their advertising revenue is from video advertisements and are aiming to push this number to 75% in the coming years. As more viewers drift towards watching videos rather than reading articles, plenty of publishers have also migrated from writing content to making videos. To catch-up to the trend, […]

Beggars Group revenue hit $177M in 2025, as XL Recordings paid out $23M dividend to shareholders

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:29:22 +0000

XL released six new albums in 2025, with 82% of its turnover coming from outside the UK

Source

The Hidden Revenue Lever: Why Retention-Focused SaaS Companies Outgrow Acquisition-Heavy Ones

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:09:43 +0000

Companies that build their growth strategy around keeping customers routinely pull ahead of those obsessed with landing new ones, and the reason comes down to basic math: holding onto an account you already have typically costs five to twenty-five times less than winning a brand-new one. Retention is not some number that customer support teams […]

Publift Review 2026: A Real Publisher’s Take

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:55:14 +0000

If your ad revenue has plateaued and you’re wondering whether a managed platform could do better than AdSense on its own, you’ve probably run into Publift. This Publift review for publishers walks through what the platform actually does, who qualifies, what it costs, and where it falls short, so you can decide if it’s worth […]

Why a Customer Education LMS Drives Long-Term Business Growth

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:12:41 +0000

Customer education affects far more than early product setup. It shapes daily use, confidence, support needs, and renewal decisions over time. When buyers receive clear instructions after purchase, they reach meaningful outcomes sooner and with less strain. That steadier progress helps companies protect revenue, reduce avoidable service pressure, and build stronger customer relationships. Faster Value […]

Cloudflare Monetization Gateway: What It Means for Publisher Ad Revenue

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:10:37 +0000

d leave without clicking a single ad. Cloudflare’s own data shows that pattern is accelerating fast enough to worry any publisher who still relies on pageviews for income. The Cloudflare Monetization Gateway is the company’s answer: a system that charges bots and AI agents for accessing your web pages, APIs, datasets, or tools, then routes […]

Raptive Review 2026: Is It Worth It for Publishers?

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:42:39 +0000

Raptive has paid out $4 billion to publisher partners as of early 2026. The question that keeps coming up on blogging forums hasn’t changed: is switching worth it? This Raptive review covers eligibility, revenue share, and payment terms, and lines the network up against Mediavine and Ezoic using real numbers instead of marketing copy. If […]

Warner Music expects AI music deals to boost subscription streaming revenue from late 2026

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:40:29 +0000

Robert Kyncl said WMG expected its "licensing deals to contribute materially to our subscription streaming revenue growth starting in fiscal '27."

Source

WMG calendar Q2: Total revenue up 9.3% YoY to $1.86B; subscription streaming revenues rose 11% YoY

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:39:37 +0000

Warner Music Group has issued its full financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026

Source

How to A/B Test Ad Placements to Increase Revenue

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:06:12 +0000

Move one ad unit a few pixels and your RPM can jump or drop like crazy. That is why ad placement is not something publishers should guess at it is money on the line. If you are monetizing with display ads, A/B testing is the only real way to know whether a layout change is […]

Live Nation generated $7.7B in Q2 revenue, up 9% YoY, driven by a 10% rise in fan attendance

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:30:24 +0000

Live Nation's Concerts division drew 49 million fans in Q2

Source

Universal Music Group generated $3.83B in Q2, up 13.3% YoY – driven by Noah Kahan, BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, Drake, and Olivia Dean

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:59:26 +0000

UMG published its fresh set of quarterly results on July 30

Source

Seasonal RPM Trends: When Do Publishers Earn the Most?

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:05:21 +0000

If your ad revenue feels like a season rollercoaster, you are not crazy. Publishers usually see the same money pattern every year, and the January dip is more “normal business” than “everything is broken.” RPM changes because advertiser budgets change. They go big in Q4, chill out in January, then slowly heat up again as […]

Spencer LeBoff appointed Head of Revenue at Matt Spetzler’s Pipeline

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:59:04 +0000

His appointment coincides with Pipeline's expansion into music publishing financing

Source