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Expert advice on CRM, ad sales, billing, and production workflows for modern publishers

Magazine Publishing Insights and Best Practices

Explore proven strategies to reduce overhead costs, streamline ad sales workflows, eliminate duplicate work, and increase revenue with integrated magazine management software. Our blog delivers actionable insights for publishers looking to automate and optimize every stage of the publishing lifecycle.

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Practical guides and data-driven strategies for magazine publishers

The Top 5 Best CRMs for Magazine Publishers in 2025

Compare the 5 best CRMs for magazine publishers: The Magazine Manager, Salesforce, LaunchPad, HubSpot and Pipedrive. See the features, fit, and budget.

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How To Start A Magazine

Learn how to start a magazine step by step — validate your idea, sell advertising, manage production, and handle billing. A complete guide for new publishers.

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The Best Magazine Software For Publishers

Discover the best magazine software for publishers: compare publishing CRM, ad sales, billing and subscription tools, and see how to choose the right fit.

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The Best AI Tools For Publishers

Discover the best AI tools for publishers across editorial, ad sales, and audience — plus how to roll them out without breaking quality. Read the 2026 guide.

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Electronic Invoicing for Publishers: A Complete Guide to Faster Payments

Learn how electronic invoicing accelerates cash flow, reduces billing errors, and automates payment collection for magazine publishers.

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The Hidden Cost of Duplicate Work in Publishing (And How to Eliminate It)

Duplicate work in magazine publishing wastes time, introduces errors, and limits growth. Learn how integrated magazine software eliminates re-entry and saves time.

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From Proposal to Payment: How to Streamline Your Ad Sales Workflow

Cut ad sales cycle time and eliminate billing errors. This complete guide shows magazine publishers how to automate every stage from proposal to payment.

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5 Ways a Magazine CRM Can Drastically Reduce Your Overhead Costs

Discover how a purpose-built magazine CRM like The Magazine Manager reduces overhead costs through automation, centralized data, and integrated billing.

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50/50 And Fair: Publishers Moving Forward With AI Licensing Deals

The News/Media Alliance and Bria now give publishers an opt-in 50/50 AI licensing revenue share, plus a full list of the major publisher AI deals so far.

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