Hosted by MediaPost, the Publishing Insider Summit 2025 brings together senior leaders from across digital publishing, advertising, and media strategy for a four-day immersive experience in New Orleans. This year’s focus: how to scale sustainably in a fragmented, data-driven digital landscape.

With a mix of real-world case studies, practical workshops, and strategic sessions, the summit offers clear direction on how publishers can future-proof their businesses while deepening advertiser relationships and building stronger alignment between editorial, product, and revenue teams.

Key Focus Areas 

Evolving Revenue Models

Learn how publishers are diversifying income—combining subscriptions, branded content, e-commerce, and direct deals to create more adaptable, future-ready revenue streams.

Smarter AI for Media & Advertising

Discover how AI is enhancing content personalization, ad delivery, and sales optimization, while preserving the value of human insight, editorial quality, and audience trust.

Direct Advertiser Relationships

Explore how publishers are reducing third-party dependence by building direct relationships with advertisers, using attention metrics, first-party data, and AI-driven sales tools to drive performance.

Engagement & First-Party Data Strategies

With the phase-out of cookies, first-party data is more valuable than ever. Learn how to collect, interpret, and activate audience insights to improve reader experience and advertising results.

Key Benefits for Publishers and Sales Reps

The Publishing Insider Summit 2025 delivers tactical guidance and strategic insight for those shaping the future of digital publishing.

• Take control of your audience data and sharpen targeting strategies
• Use time-on-site, scroll depth, and other attention metrics to elevate ad value
• Build direct, transparent partnerships with advertisers for more consistent revenue
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between editorial, product, and sales teams
• Walk away with metrics that matter and strategies built for long-term success

For sales professionals, it’s a chance to evolve your pitch for today’s metrics-driven market. For publishers, it’s a strategic reset to drive alignment, trust, and sustainable growth.es.