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

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

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.

The Top 5 Best CRMs For Magazine Publishers

Compare the top 5 best CRMs for magazine publishers in 2026. See native media sales, billing depth, and pricing to pick the right platform for your team.

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.

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.

Why Modern Publishers Are Switching to All-in-One Magazine Management Software

Discover why magazine publishers are abandoning fragmented systems for integrated platforms that consolidate ad sales, subscriptions, billing, and production into one unified CRM.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7 Ways Magazine Publishers Increase Revenue with Integrated CRM Systems

Discover how integrated CRM systems help magazine publishers eliminate billing errors, accelerate ad sales, automate subscriptions, and unlock hidden revenue.

What's Your Mix of Six? Alternative Revenue Streams in Digital Publishing

No single revenue stream sustains a digital publication. A look at ad sales, sponsored content, subscriptions, memberships, events, affiliates and more.

These 5 Publications Are Doing Instagram Right

How The Cut, Vanity Fair, Bon Appétit, Gold Coast Magazine and Travel + Leisure grow their readership on Instagram, and what other publishers can borrow.

How Publishers Can Take Full Advantage of Their CRM

Most publishers use only a fraction of what their CRM offers. How sales, production, editorial, marketing and subscriptions can all get more out of it.

Conquering All Media: The Best Ad Sales Software In Every Industry

A tour of the ad sales software built for each medium — magazine, newspaper, TV, radio and digital — and what each of those platforms does genuinely well.

Programmatic Advertising 101: A Beginner's Guide for Advertising Sales Reps in 2026 (Part I)

Programmatic ad sales can seem daunting. Part I covers how it differs from traditional advertising, plus a glossary of terms every sales rep should know.

Best SEO Strategies for Publishers in 2026

Discover proven SEO strategies for publishers in 2026. Build topical authority, survive AI overviews, and tie search performance to real revenue.

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