Robert Grainger
Robert Grainger had 15 years experience in magazines in the UK before co-founding Stonewash, building apps for publishers, in 2009. He served as the CEO of Stonewash until its sale in 2015 and has served on the board of SiiA (Europe), as well as being a regular speaker and commentator on the subject of digital media.
Finding a Place for Legacy Media in Your Revenue Mix
Selling and maintaining print products may actually be viable. Yes, really. News is disposable and has a lifespan, but niche content focused on other interests and hobbies is more likely [...]
Beyond Subscription & Ad Sales: 2 Keys to Growing Alternative Revenue
Media
Few people buy lifestyle or news content in the volume they used to. Our readers often expect it to be free, yet they’re perfectly willing to pay for niche content. [...]
To Grow Online Subscriptions, Get Out of the Reader’s Way
I have this feeling we’re on the verge of an upswing in media. I say this every January, but this time I really mean it. Really. I do believe that [...]
How Can the Publishing Industry Compete to Attract the Brightest Young Talent?
Media
I’m not a recruiter; I’ve never been a recruiter. I’ve hired a lot of people over the years and when I look back I can honestly say that I’m not [...]
The Impending Yahoo Sale Gives Us Reason to Reflect on Publishing’s Future
Media
Reader behavior may have changed in recent years, with decreasing attention spans and a demand for more instant gratification, but we should be reminded that the same overriding principles apply [...]
Vulnerable to Digital Upstarts, Publishers Should Invest in Incubating New Ventures
Media
There was a time, not so long ago, when the barrier to entry in the magazine industry was substantial. Media owners starting out would need much deeper pockets, assuming perhaps [...]