We’re excited to announce the release of subscriber functionality across the iAppNetwork platform, a major new capability that opens up an entirely new revenue stream for our publishers.
Reader revenue, fully integrated
Until now, iAppNetwork publishers have built their businesses primarily on local advertising, powered by our fully integrated Broadstreet Ads platform. Advertising remains at the heart of the model, but publishers have increasingly told us they want the option to earn directly from their readers as well.
Subscriber functionality delivers exactly that. Publishers can now offer paid subscriptions, memberships, or supporter programmes directly within their apps and websites, creating a second income stream that complements rather than replaces advertising revenue.
Available everywhere your readers are
The new functionality works seamlessly across every platform iAppNetwork supports:
- iOS and Android mobile apps – readers can subscribe in just a few taps
- Tablets and iPads – the full subscriber experience, optimised for larger screens
- Web – desktop and mobile browser users get the same smooth sign-up and access
Wherever your audience chooses to read, they can now support you there too with a single subscription that follows them across devices.
Why it matters
Diversified revenue makes local publishing more resilient. Advertising performs strongly when the local economy is humming; reader revenue provides a steady, predictable base that grows with audience loyalty. Together, they give publishers two engines instead of one.
Because subscriber functionality is built natively into the iAppNetwork platform, there’s nothing to bolt on and no third-party patchwork. It works alongside your existing content workflows and your Broadstreet advertising – one platform, two revenue streams.
Subscriber functionality is available now for all iAppNetwork licensees.
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