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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Keep It Local, host Ryan Welton interviews Todd Handy, founder of Disruptive Impact and board member for the Local Media Association, about his new report, The SaaS-ification of Media. Handy shares how local publishers can learn from software companies by focusing on recurring revenue, retention and customer lifetime value.Listeners will learn:What “SaaS-ification” means in practical terms for local mediaWhy advertiser churn is the “silent killer” of sustainabilityHow to run a Go-To-Market Audit to assess digital readinessWhy every publisher needs a CRM to track renewals and growthHow to start applying SaaS principles immediately — no matter your sizeResources Mentioned:The SaaS-ification of Media — Purchase via Local Media AssociationContact Todd Handy: https://disruptiveimpact.coConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddjhandy/
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