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  • RETENTION: Q4 tactics to onboard subscribers

    Percent who use this tactic We encourage new subscribers to sign up for our email newsletters 90% We send welcome emails that highlight features of [...]

    March 18, 2021
  • RETENTION: Q5 encouraging renewal important vs. proficient

    Answer Choices VALUE PROFICIENCY Not at all 1% 6% Not very 3% 17% Somewhat 11% 32% Fairly 45% 34% Very 41% 10%

    March 18, 2021
  • RETENTION: Q2 comparison of publishers identifying at-risk subscribers

    Answer Choices All Respondents Large Metro or National Papers (Circulation of 200,000 or more) Not at all proficient 14% 0% Not very proficient 38% 0% [...]

    March 18, 2021
  • RETENTION: Q6 measuring promotions important vs. proficient

    Answer Choices VALUE PROFICIENCY Not at all 3% 10% Not very 3% 15% Somewhat 15% 27% Fairly 42% 27% Very 38% 21%

    March 18, 2021
  • RETENTION: Q5 tactics to encourage renewals

    Percent who use this tactic We respond to individual concerns and complaints on social media 78% We conduct campaigns to win back recent cancellations 72% [...]

    March 18, 2021
  • RETENTION: Q6 tactics for introductory offers

    Percent who use this tactic Introductory price discounts 69% Options for billing frequency (monthly, quarterly, annual) 59% Free trials 41%

    March 18, 2021
  • RETENTION: Q6 comparison of publishers measuring promotions

    Answer Choices Online For-Profit Online Nonprofit Small Papers (Circulation under 50k) Mid-Sized Papers (Circulation of 50-99k) Large Papers (Circulation 100-199k) Large Metro or National Papers [...]

    March 18, 2021
  • RETENTION: Q7 subscriber benefits importance vs. proficiency

    Answer Choices VALUE PROFICIENCY Not at all 0% 11% Not very 8% 32% Somewhat 30% 34% Fairly 32% 14% Very 30% 8%

    March 18, 2021
  • RETENTION: Q7 tactics for subscriber-only benefits

    Percent who use this tactic We give access to exclusive content 62% We offer free or discounted access to our own events 46% We organize [...]

    March 18, 2021
  • RETENTION: Q8 studying what engages subscribers importance vs. proficiency

    Answer Choices VALUE PROFICIENCY Not at all 0% 7% Not very 4% 32% Somewhat 20% 31% Fairly 36% 25% Very 40% 4%

    March 18, 2021
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