Some interesting research by Simon-Kucher & Partners suggests that 90% of online content will be held behind a paywall in three years’ time. It’s unlikely that we will see such a dramatic move from trade press, as much of their content is generated by manufacturers and service providers for promotional reasons: they don’t want to limit their audience. But, if mainstream media does move to a paywall model, then I’m sure we will see some of the higher-quality trade press experimenting with paid subscriptions.
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In 2001 Mike acquired Napier with Suzy Kenyon. Since that time he has directed major PR and marketing programmes for a wide range of technology clients. He is actively involved in developing the PR and marketing industries, and is Chair of the PRCA B2B Group, and lectures in PR at Southampton Solent University. Mike offers a unique blend of technical and marketing expertise, and was awarded a Masters Degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Surrey and an MBA from Kingston University.
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