COVID-19

We are committed to staying on top of the COVID-19 global pandemic through the lens of our publishing community. We will explore how to navigate this difficult time, and pivot your businesses to minimize the economic impact of this crisis.

We can’t do any of this alone, however. We are calling on everyone in our community to help us move forward. Your voices are more important than ever. Please reach out to us with questions and concerns. Tell us how we can help you. And tell us how you can help your industry peers.

We are all in this together.

Quad/Graphics Reports $12M Loss Amid Declining Sales in Q1

Greg Dool
May 6, 2020

The commercial printer lost $22.8 million over the same period last year.

Lifestyle Publishers Are Experiencing an E-Commerce Boom

Greg Dool
May 4, 2020

As more consumers took up cooking and at-home fitness in March and April, affiliate commissions flowed.

4 Shout-Outs to Publishers Doing Their Part During the COVID-19 Outbreak | May 1

FOLIO: Magazine Staff
May 1, 2020

More selfless acts of philanthropy around the industry prove we are all in this together.

Publishers: Where Do We Go From Here?

Caysey Welton
April 30, 2020

Under our "new normal," success will be defined by those who focus on long-term sustainability over short-term profits.

With Trade Shows on Hold, Virtual Events Have Their Moment

Greg Dool
April 30, 2020

A new survey from CEIR sheds light on the pandemic's impact on events organizers—and how they're responding.

4 Shout-Outs to Publishers Doing Their Part During the COVID-19 Outbreak | April 24

FOLIO: Magazine Staff
April 24, 2020

Selfless acts of philanthropy around the industry prove we are all in this together.

With Retail Outlets Closed, Indie Magazines Band Together on Subscription Bundle

Greg Dool
April 23, 2020

Known as MagBox, the new subscription-based offering will ship a curated selection of five niche magazine issues straight to readers every two months.

Meredith Cuts Salaries, Expands Ad Guarantee to Make Up for Revenue Decline

Greg Dool
April 20, 2020

Approximately 3,000 employees will see pay cuts through September, ranging from 15% up to 40% for top executives.

4 Shout-Outs to Publishers Doing Their Part During the COVID-19 Outbreak | April 17

FOLIO: Magazine Staff
April 17, 2020

Some praise for those lending a helping hand despite difficult times in the publishing industry.

Informa Cuts Executive Pay, Suspends Dividends and Issues New Equity

Greg Dool
April 16, 2020

The exhibitions giant outlined a series of actions it's taking to account for the "significantly deeper, more volatile" than expected impact of COVID-19.