Michael MaLoon

Journalists report the facts, giving their readers and viewers the details they need to make informed decisions about their lives and the world around them. While they are usually background players, in recent weeks they have taken center stage, not ... Read More

Innovation is more than just a buzz word or cool experiment. It is vital for our industry to innovate, evolve and continue to match storytelling and platform for a premier user experience. As Vice President of Innovation at the News ... Read More

VP of Innovation, Michael MaLoon, shares insights and action items from February 2018's innovationXchange in Ft. Lauderdale ... Read More

Americans are conducting 43 percent of their online shopping through Amazon, so it should come as no surprise that the web retailer is now offering vendors and brands the opportunity to leverage its vast consumer data through advertising in its ... Read More

Facebook is building a tool to help users subscribe to news publications directly within the mobile app ... Read More

Facebook serves as the front page for millions of viewers. It is time we treat this front page with the seriousness editors have applied to A1 for hundreds of years ... Read More

For years, publishers and journalists have been taught to think “mobile first.” It’s finally paying off in dividends. Mobile advertising spending now accounts for 47 percent of digital ad spending, an 89 percent increase over last year. It now outpaces ... Read More

It’s been an election for the history books. We know everyone can become heated in campaigning and relations can become strained, but despite known challenges, we must move forward with open minds and a renewed sense of purpose. Now is ... Read More

Facebook has long been considered a key part of media. It drives 43 percent of traffic to news sites, beating even Google. For many publishers, Facebook is a critical part of the distribution and social strategy. Should publishers be worried ... Read More

This week, readers in Sweden found themselves in the dark. That’s because 90 percent of the country’s news outlets have joined forces to collectively block users who enable ad-blocking technology for the entire month of August. It’s a strong message ... Read More

Gut Check: One Year In, How is Platform Distribution Working for Publishers? Publishers have fewer than 10 seconds to hook a reader, so we cannot afford to waste precious seconds on load time. Readers want lightning-fast access to information. Enter ... Read More