‘Big steps’: Slowly, but surely French publisher Groupe Figaro’s attempts to diversify get traction

Publishers have been talking about diversification for as long as the tech companies have insisted they’re not media owners. The challenge for publishers, however, is moving beyond charging people to read content to make money. The post ‘Big steps’: Slowly, but surely French publisher Groupe Figaro’s attempts to diversify get traction appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

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