How do you build a digital subscription empire from scratch? In 2020, Mediahuis Ireland had zero digital subscribers. In just five years, they've soared past 100,000, becoming a leader in the Irish market.
How Mediahuis Ireland gained 100K subscribers with Flip-Pay. In just four years, Mediahuis Ireland transformed the Irish Independent from a free, ad-driven model into a thriving digital powerhouse with over 100,000 paying subscribers.
We’re proud to announce the successful rollout of Revolut Pay across Irish Independent and Belfast Telegraph – the first publisher deployment of its kind. In partnership with Mediahuis Ireland, Revolut Business, and Stripe, this fast and secure checkout method is already delivering impressive results:
Flip-Pay is proud to announce the successful launch of the first-ever publisher subscription integration of Revolut Pay, in partnership with Mediahuis Ireland and Revolut Business, with payment processing supported by Stripe. This marks a major step forward in simplifying subscription checkouts and delivering faster, frictionless subscription payment experiences for readers.
In this month’s newsletter, we’re looking ahead to what’s in store for
Flip-Pay in 2025 while reflecting on the key
structural changes we made in 2024. Plus, we’re excited to introduce new
products designed for self-service and unveil
our completely revamped publisher portal.
For years, Flip-Pay's integration engineers have diligently crafted custom
solutions for publishers of all sizes. We've witnessed countless
deployments, recognizing recurring patterns beneath the diverse styling.
This realization sparked a mission: to democratize access to
enterprise-grade tools, empowering small and medium-sized publishers like
never before. We're thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the Flip-Pay
Self-Service Portal, a game-changer for content monetization.
Publishers face unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities in
today's dynamic media landscape. Declining print readership, the rise of
digital content consumption, and the imperative to diversify revenue streams
demand innovative solutions. Flip-Pay is empowering publishers to
confidently navigate this complex environment and build a sustainable future
for both print and digital.
Why understanding your audience is vital in 2025, driving your monetization
and audience engagement
strategy. New features and integrations with Flip-Pay. Industry news and
upcoming events.
As publishers navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape of 2025,
understanding your audience is no longer optional—it’s the backbone of a
successful monetization strategy. The ability to segment and analyze
your audience empowers publishers to craft personalized user journeys,
boosting both revenue and reader satisfaction. Dynamic segmentation
tools like those provided by Flip-Pay are transforming how publishers
manage subscriptions and paywalls, making this understanding actionable
and profitable.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized its groundbreaking
Click-to-Cancel rule, aimed at simplifying the cancellation process for
consumers engaged in recurring subscription services. This change holds
significant implications for publishers in the U.S., as well as those
offering services to U.S. customers. Ensuring compliance with this
regulation isn’t just a legal necessity — it’s an opportunity for
publishers to optimize their subscription management and maintain
strong, trust-based relationships with their readers.
Contains a blog post about the importance of an agile and customizable tech
solution, driving your monetization and audience engagement strategy. New
features and integrations with Flip-Pay. Industry news and upcoming events.
In the past, a “one size fits all” approach might have been sufficient
in certain industries—think cowboy hats, shower stalls, or personal
protective equipment (PPE). But as we move forward into Q4 of 2024 with
2025 on the horizon, this approach no longer works for most sectors,
especially for media companies and publishers. Today, businesses should
demand customized tech solutions that align with their unique needs.
Flip-Pay announces a strategic partnership with Teak to help Print
publishers seamlessly migrate off legacy systems such as Naviga in order
to improve subscriber conversions, increase subscription revenue, reduce
churn and significantly lower operational costs.
What’s the old saying….”Too many cooks spoil the broth.” As we all know,
an idiom that means when too many people are involved in a task or
activity, it will not be done well. The phrase suggests that when too
many cooks contribute to a soup, the outcome may result in a bitter
aftertaste.
There can be many causes for a publisher to end up with a complex and
disjointed tech stack. It could be from partnering with tech vendors who
keep buying up other smaller tech vendors and the result is a tech stack
patchwork.
Involuntary churn within digital subscriptions refers to the unintended
loss of subscribers, often due to payment failures or other technical
issues rather than a customer’s conscious decision to cancel. This
phenomenon can have significant impacts on a company’s revenue and
customer retention strategies
Exciting updates are on the horizon at Flip-Pay! We’ve been hard at work
creating new self-service tools specifically designed for smaller
digital publishers, or for regional publishers with many titles. Our
range of pre-built solutions, which include paywalls, registration
walls, voluntary contributions, and membership services, can now be
deployed the same day, even by those with minimal technical expertise