Publishers Debate Pricing, Marketing Models For Apps

Simplifying (and clarifying) the purchasing processregardless of newsstand--and finding new ways to effectively market among the crush of new apps being launched is critical for publishers to succeed, according to speakers at MPAs Digital E-Reading conference today. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2011-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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