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ChatGPT and Magazine Publishers — New Friendship in the Business Worldchatgpt

ChatGPT and Magazine Publishers — New Friendship in the Business World

Published July 6, 2023 by Paulina Kubala-Chuchnowska

The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot called ChatGPT, which has taken the world by storm, increasingly boldly enters the publishing business. Although it’s not perfect and still needs a lot of improvement, we can already say that it has significant potential to drive the next revolution of the digital magazine world.

Along with announcing the release of the free version of ChatGPT, the public went on reconnaissance — to be more specific, 100 million users in just over two months since launch. People logged in to get answers to the most diverse questions that could pop into their heads. The Internet has been flooded with screenshots of these (sometimes ridiculous) dialogues. The result? Some said there was nothing to be fascinated with, others, on the contrary, that there is unlimited potential in this tool.

So, who is right?

Basically, both. The ChatGPT needs a lot of improvement and at this point, it is not able to fully replace full-time employees. However, it can help them a lot, especially if we are talking about magazine publishers.

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Magazine Publishers Are The Real Winners Of The New Apple Privacy Policyios new update

Magazine Publishers Are The Real Winners Of The New Apple Privacy Policy

Published July 15, 2021 by Paulina Kubala-Chuchnowska

Apple is a company that needs no introduction. Together with Facebook and Google, it dominates the technological world and sets the tone for different kinds of businesses. Each, even the smallest change these big three introduce can have a huge impact on the whole world. This is what has happened recently due to announce the new privacy policy by Apple. It’s time to say it loud and clear: magazine publishers are real winners of this situation.

Who would have thought that such a little change would make so much noise?

Guided by the belief that privacy is a fundamental human right and one of their core values, Apple decided to facilitate people’s access to privacy policy settings. They don’t ban tracking but will require app creators to obtain consent from their users to track them.

This little step can make big changes in the advertising market, what many entrepreneurs worry about. However, all the signs indicate that the magazine publishers can sleep peacefully because they can become secure business partners for advertisers.

What changes will Apple introduce? How will it influence magazine publishers? If you want to know answers to these questions, read on.

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What Does Apple App Store Tax Reduction Mean for Publishers?App Store Small Business Program

What Does Apple App Store Tax Reduction Mean for Publishers?

Published November 19, 2020 by Paulina Kubala-Chuchnowska

The App Store Tax reduction becomes a reality. “Apple announces App Store Small Business Program” – this headline appeared on Apple’s website yesterday bringing many small and medium-sized company owners a lot of excitement and hope. The released news means that publishers will receive a 15% reduction on the App Store tax from in-app purchases. All this to ensure higher profits for the vast majority of publishers selling applications and services on the App Store.

The program will launch on January 1, 2021, and Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, said that it has been created to “help developers fund their small businesses, take risks on new ideas, expand their teams, and continue to make apps that enrich people’s lives.”

That’s one small step for Apple, one giant leap for publishers.

Come and see what you need to know about the new App Store tax.

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Facebook Invests Additional Millions to Support News IndustryFacebook news industry support

Facebook Invests Additional Millions to Support News Industry

Published April 1, 2020 by Wojtek Szywalski

Coronavirus crisis affects the news industry. People are demanding accurate information. The growing importance of local journalism is a fact. But how does news publishers can come closer to readers with accurate information?

According to the Facebook announcement the news industry is working under extraordinary conditions to keep people informed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Unprecedented Times for PublishersSpecial Offer due to Covid19 Situation

Unprecedented Times for Publishers

Published March 30, 2020 by Wojtek Szywalski

Hi guys, due to the current global economic situation, PressPad decided to create a special offer of digital distribution for affected publishers. If you know anyone who would benefit from reducing their fixed cost of physical distribution please share this offer with them.

The point is that PressPad does not require any long term commitments so once the situation will be back to normal it is easy to restart print while stoping digital service.

— But wait! Is it okay to invest during a global economy slow down? — You may ask.

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Content Marketing Agency Contellio Joins PressPad in PartnershipContent marketing Contellio with PressPad

Content Marketing Agency Contellio Joins PressPad in Partnership

Published March 4, 2015 by Wojtek Szywalski

In the booming environment of mobile applications and online services, properly executed content marketing is one of the most efficient drivers of success. While content marketing remains an area of rampant expansion, content has to be wisely adjusted to fit various networks and devices. Contellio provides content creators adjusted formats that engage across various distribution networks including mobile thanks to partnering with PressPad.

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From the Desk of the CEO: What Do Free Pages from Apple Mean for Magazine Publishers?

From the Desk of the CEO: What Do Free Pages from Apple Mean for Magazine Publishers?

Published October 25, 2013 by Wojtek Szywalski

Building a business for “free” is a very big challenge, probably the biggest challenge that a firm and its management can face. It is, therefore, especially pleasing that Apple has joined the group of companies offering some of their products for free.

Of course, “free” is almost never really free. Several decades ago, “free lunch” was free only because the food was so heavily salted that diner visitors had to order a (paid, how else?) drink.

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Take Part in Our Experiment: We Will Add Your Magazine to the App Store

Published August 27, 2013 by Paul Nowak

Update2: [April 21st, 2016]. Disclaimer! This information has expired. It’s been published in 2013. Since that time App Store has changed and so does PressPad. We do not offer free plans anymore, however PressPad mobile magazine apps remain affordable for publishers like you.

Update: due to high demand for this pilot program, we have written a FAQ and “lessons learnt” here.

Long story short: We are looking for 10 publishers who will agree to publish their magazine in a new experimental pricing model. The publisher doesn’t pay us anything for the making and maintenance of the application, in exchange, we retain the first 199 dollars it earns every month. From $200 up everything goes to the magazine publisher (no revenue share whatsoever).

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Digital Publishing <del>Three</del> One: The Washington Post Bought by Jeff “in 20 Years, Print Newspapers Will Be All but Extinct” Bezos

Digital Publishing Three One: The Washington Post Bought by Jeff “in 20 Years, Print Newspapers Will Be All but Extinct” Bezos

Published August 8, 2013 by Paul Nowak

Every couple of days we publish three important news for mobile publishing industry. This week we have only one, but a very good one:

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