Digital Media & Publications

Navigate the Evolving Media Landscape

Insights are the life blood of digital media or publication businesses looking to thrive in a highly fragmented entertainment ecosystem. PROOF Insights
provides the strategic insights our media clients need to compete with social platforms, optimize content strategies, and capture audience attention
in a world where consumers on average split six hours daily across
TV, social media, and gaming.

Trusted by Leading Media and Publishing Brands

We're proud to partner with innovative media organizations driving the future of digital publishing.

The New York Times
Real Simple
Southern Living
People Magazine
Vanity Fair
Wirecutter
The Athletic
Wired
Better Homes & Gardens
PBS
Reader's Digest
Foreign Affairs
The New Yorker
Food & Wine
InStyle

"PROOF's insights helped us navigate platform algorithm changes and increase our reach by 340%"

— Chief Content Officer, Leading Digital Publisher

Research Solutions for Digital Media

Specialized research methodologies designed to help digital media companies navigate industry disruption and capture growth opportunities.

Audience Segmentation & Behavior Analysis

Understand how your audience consumes content across platforms and identify opportunities to increase engagement and retention.

  • • Multi-platform consumption patterns
  • • Content preference mapping
  • • Attention span analysis
  • • Cross-device journey tracking

Content Performance Optimization

Test and optimize content formats, distribution strategies, and monetization approaches across multiple channels.

  • • A/B testing for content formats
  • • Distribution channel effectiveness
  • • Subscription vs. ad-supported models
  • • Creator partnership strategies

Case Studies for Digital Media & Publications

Real-world results from our work with leading digital media companies and publications.

Streaming Service Pricing Optimization

Digital Media & Pricing Strategy

How conjoint analysis and customer segmentation revealed the optimal features and pricing strategy to maximize subscriptions and revenue in the competitive streaming market.

Optimized pricing strategy across ad-supported and premium tiers
Identified most valued features across customer segments
Delivered interactive revenue simulator tool
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Expert Reviews App Feature Testing

Feature Testing & User Experience

How Kano Analysis helped an expert reviews platform identify and prioritize the most impactful features to attract and retain users.

50% increase in subscription likelihood
Identified essential vs. delighter features
Segmented user preferences across demographics
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Who We Work With in Digital Media

From established media giants to innovative digital-first publishers, we partner with organizations across the media spectrum.

Traditional Media Companies

Established newspapers, magazines, and broadcast networks transitioning to digital-first strategies.

  • • National newspaper groups
  • • Regional media networks
  • • Magazine publishers
  • • Broadcast media companies

Digital-Native Publishers

Born-digital publications and content creators building audience-first business models.

  • • Online news platforms
  • • Digital magazine brands
  • • Newsletter publishers
  • • Content creator networks

Streaming & Video Platforms

Video-first platforms competing in the attention economy with personalized content strategies.

  • • Streaming services
  • • Video content networks
  • • Educational media platforms
  • • Live streaming platforms

Who Typically Orders Our Research

Chief Content Officers

Content strategy and audience insights

VP of Product

Platform optimization and user experience

Head of Growth

Acquisition and retention strategies

Research Directors

Market intelligence and competitive analysis

Ready to Transform Your Media Insights?

Get the strategic insights you need to compete with social platforms, optimize content performance, and capture audience attention in today's fragmented media landscape.