NEWS
The latest news from Pugpig
Get the lowdown on what’s happening in the world of Pugpig, from product updates and launches to tips on making the most of our platform. Find out about upcoming events and hear our thoughts on the latest industry news.
Reports
The art of the nudge: Perfecting push in 2025
State of the Mobile Publishing Market
Retention Economics
Launches
Cyclingnews rolls out Bolt app with real-time race updates
Cyclingnews shifts gears with new mobile app on Pugpig Bolt, complete with real-time race coverage alongside clever engagement features to boost subscriber growth.
Launches
Houston Herald launches Pugpig Bolt-powered app
Missouri’s Houston Herald has launched its mobile app on Bolt, a key step forward in its digital strategy to accelerate subscriber growth.
Launches
The Free Press launches new mobile app on Pugpig Bolt
The Free Press launches a new mobile app on Pugpig Bolt. Packed with rich features to drive subscriber engagement, the app breaks ground as the one of the first Bolt apps to integrate with Substack and leverage our new “External Linking” capability.
Launches
Aluminum Market Update site goes live on Pugpig platform
Part of the wider CRU family, Aluminum Market Update (AMU) is the latest Pugpig-powered title to launch a site designed to scale with its growing audience.
Newsletter
The risks of relying on Google Discover
Discover looks like a lifeline, but over reliance can backfire. Here’s how publishers can build resilient growth.
Newsletter
Pugpig Media App Report 2025
As platform traffic crumbles, publishers turn to apps and owned channels to rebuild audience ties.
Newsletter
Tips on getting young audiences to pay for news: Lessons from Mediahuis Belgium
Mediahuis Belgium has managed to get young audiences to subscribe to a dedicated subscription, but there remain challenges to solve.
Newsletter
Staying relevant but not overwhelming: how to balance push notifications
Push notifications are a vital way to build habit and loyalty and increase engagement with content, but it’s essential to avoid overwhelming users.
News
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The Baltimore Banner is first to launch our new Follow feature, putting personalisation into practice
Follow is here. The Baltimore Banner is the first publisher to launch our powerful personalisation feature.
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THE 2025 PUGPIG MEDIA APP REPORT IS HERE!
Packed with insights from our network of 140 publishers and 400 apps, it provides a valuable resource for any media company getting to grips with their app strategy.
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Pugpig Bolt 4.5 is here! Here’s what’s new…
Complete with a refreshed search interface and the introduction of
haptic feedback – check out what’s new with Pugpig Bolt 4.5.
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May Pugpig publisher check-in: Key takeaways including preview of Bolt’s new in-app purchasing (IAP) subscriptions modal
Catch the highlights from this month’s Pugpig publisher check-in, featuring Bolt’s new IAP subscriptions modal, our response to the US Apple App Store changes, and a sneak peek at the 2025 State of Mobile Publishing report.