Research
Working with Deloitte, the AOP carries out a quarterly piece of research – the Digital Publishers Revenue Index [DPRI]. Access to the full report is exclusively for Board Members of the AOP – our quarterly press releases below provide an indicator of key trends.
Data reveals increase in digital publisher revenues, bolstered by subscription growth
The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals continuing diversification in revenue streams, with growth across multiple categories compensating for ongoing decreases in display advertising revenues. Overall, digital revenue for Q2 2024 increased by 2.5% year-on-year (YoY) compared to Q2 2023, for a total of £159.9 million.
Published: 25 Sept 2024
ReadAOP and Deloitte Data Reveals Reduction in Display Advertising Revenue for Publishers in Q1 2024, as Subscriptions Continue to Rise
The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals a continuing shift in the composition of digital revenues, with subscription, audio, and sponsorship all growing, while revenue from display continues to diminish. Overall, digital revenue for Q1 2024 saw a small increase of 0.7% compared to Q1 2023.
Published: 09 Jul 2024
ReadDLR 183 – Podcasts for Publishers?
The Digital Landscape Report brings you the latest news, research, and insights impacting digital publishers. And this month, we’re delighted to offer you a sneak preview of the newsletter which is usually only available to our members! Here is a taster the most recent report.
Published: 01 May 2024
ReadAOP and Deloitte Data Shows Growth in Subscription, Audio, and Sponsorship Revenues for Publishers, Offset by Drop in Display Advertising
The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals strong growth in subscription, audio, and sponsorship revenues year-on-year (YoY) for digital publishers, though overall digital revenue for Q4 2023 was down by 1.8% from Q4 2022, for a total of £174 million.
Published: 19 Mar 2024
ReadAOP Survey Reveals Publishers Optimistic for Year Ahead, with Focus on Product Innovation
New survey results from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) reveal UK publishers ranked their confidence at 7.1 out of 10 when asked how ready they were to face future challenges and opportunities, with developing revenue streams through product innovation ranked as the number one business priority for the year ahead.
Published: 06 Feb 2024
ReadRevenue growth flat for digital publishers in Q3 2023, with drops in display and video revenues offset by continued subscription growth
The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals 58% of respondents reported growth year-on-year (YoY), though overall digital revenue for Q3 2023 was down by -0.5% from Q3 2022, for a total of £153 million.
Published: 12 Dec 2023
ReadQ2 2023 sees revenue growth for digital publishers with notable surge in subscriptions, reports AOP and Deloitte
The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals total digital revenue for Q2 2023 was £155.9million, up by 0.3% from Q2 2022, with half of respondents reporting growth year-on-year (YoY).
Published: 05 Oct 2023
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The Digital Landscape Report brings you the latest news, research, and insights impacting digital publishers. And this month, we’re delighted to offer you a sneak preview of the newsletter which is usually only available to our members! Here is a taster the most recent report.
Published: 05 Jul 2023
ReadPublishers’ digital revenue remained static in Q1 2023, though subscriptions enjoy strong growth, reports AOP and Deloitte
The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals total digital revenue for Q1 2023 was £151.8 million, up by 0.1% from Q1 2022.
Published: 12 Jun 2023
ReadPublishers’ digital revenue up by 3% in Q4 2022, reports AOP and Deloitte
The Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index for Q4 2022 is now live. The research from the AOP and Deloitte shows that digital revenue was up by 3% for publishers, with 75% of respondents reporting strong confidence in advertising revenue growth. Discover more findings from the research report here.
Published: 09 Mar 2023
ReadAOP research reveals continuing shift away from open programmatic for UK publishers
For the AOP’s latest survey, ‘Digital Publishing: Outlook and Priorities for 2023’, we investigated the sentiment of the UK digital publishing industry and how businesses are adapting to current and future challenges. What it reveals is a surprising level of confidence, an unsurprising move away from open programmatic, and a dedication to progress beyond profit.
Published: 15 Feb 2023
ReadPublishers’ digital revenue up by 2.7% in Q3 2022, reports AOP and Deloitte
The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals total digital revenue for Q3 2022 was £153.5 million, up by 2.7% from Q3 2021.
Published: 16 Dec 2022
ReadPublishers’ digital revenue up by 12.3% in Q2 2022, reports AOP and Deloitte
The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte reveals total digital revenue for Q2 2022 was £154.8million, up by 12.3% from Q2 2021.
Published: 23 Sept 2022
ReadAOP and Deloitte report digital publishing revenues up by 13.4% in Q4 2021
The Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index – in association with Deloitte – has revealed continued growth in digital publishing revenue in the fourth quarter of 2021, up 13.4% from Q4 2020. B2B and B2C experienced an uptick in publishing revenues, both on a 12-month rolling basis and as year-on-year change. And with over half of respondents reporting positive revenue growth, AOP board member confidence in their own companies has increased.
Published: 17 Mar 2022
ReadAOP research reveals publishers are broadly optimistic about preparations for cookie deprecation
New survey results from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) see publishers rate their confidence levels at 6.5 out of 10, when asked how they felt about their plans for the demise of third-party cookies. Furthermore, while advertising remains a significant source of revenue for publishers and underpins the creation of quality content, new revenue streams represent a greater opportunity over the next three years, according to those surveyed.
Published: 23 Feb 2022
ReadAOP and Deloitte report 31% growth in total digital publishing revenues in Q3 2021
The latest Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index (DPRI) from the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte has revealed sustained growth in digital publishing revenues in the third quarter of 2021, up 31% from Q3 2020, with 84% of AOP board members reporting positive revenue growth. Don't miss insights from the latest DPRI here:
Published: 15 Dec 2021
ReadAOP and Deloitte report signals recovery as digital publishing revenues increase to £165.1 million
Digital publisher revenues for Q4 2020 were up 13.1% on Q4 2019, largely driven by a 44.0% increase in subscriptions and 16.8% growth in display advertising
Published: 26 Apr 2021
ReadAOP data finds digital advertising revenues are in decline, but non-advertising revenues are increasing
AOP and Deloitte reveal that revenue from online video and subscriptions is growing, despite an overall reduction in digital publishing revenues in Q2 2019
Published: 20 Nov 2019
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