Content Credits

04/18/2025

As digital publishers continue to battle high bounce rates caused by rigid subscription paywalls, Content Credits is offering a modern, flexible alternative 👉 learn more

As digital publishers continue to battle high bounce rates caused by rigid subscription paywalls, Content Credits is offering a modern, flexible alternative:

03/21/2025

Journalism needs a steady stream of income to pay journalists, but most Americans don't want to pay for the news... Could Content Credits be the happy medium? Learn more:

Paywalls can be a boon for news outlets and a pain for PR pros — but what does the general public think? Paywalls seem to be cropping up on every news site, cutting off stories that once would have been freely available to the public. Just this week, CNN announced it will charge users who […]

03/21/2025

Seeing how Apple TV+ is struggling with a subscription-only model got me thinking—are news publishers facing the same challenge? Subscription fatigue is real, and the industry needs a better way to monetize casual readers. That’s why I wrote this article.

03/20/2025

Apple TV+ is losing $1 billion a year. Why? Because it refuses to monetize the way users actually consume content. The same mistake is happening in news publishing; forcing an all-or-nothing subscription model is leaving millions in lost revenue. It’s time for a hybrid approach, and that’s exactly what Content Credits is bringing to publishers.

The future isn’t just subscriptions; it’s monetizing every type of reader, just like streaming platforms monetize every type of viewer.

03/19/2025

Trust is the cornerstone of journalism. However, numerous studies indicate a troubling decline in public confidence in mainstream media’s ability to report news objectively - learn how:

In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in the way consumers perceive mainstream media. Trust in traditional news outlets has waned, leading to a

03/14/2025

Navigating the Paywall Puzzle: How Micro-Payments Are Making Premium Content Accessible

In the digital age, where information is as crucial as the air we breathe, access to quality content is paramount. Yet, for many readers, the ubiquitous

03/06/2025

This is what happens when you don't have Content Credits as a partner at your newspaper. Out on the streets, begging for dollars. Call me Enquirer.

03/02/2025

Who’s paying $180 a month to read Bloomberg articles?

02/27/2025

'Pay to Reject' Model: A New Approach to Monetization?

Explore The Sun's new monitization model and its implications for news monetization and reader choice in the evolving media landscape.

02/22/2025

Hey guys, you know how we’re using micropayments at Content Credits to get around paywalls? Well, look what the UK is doing…

Instead of giving readers the option to pay for individual articles, some publishers are now forcing people to either accept tracking cookies or pay a monthly fee just to browse their content.

The Sun in the UK just introduced a “Pay to Reject” model, where you either agree to be tracked or pay £4.99/month to opt out. No pay-per-article option. No choice but commit or consent.

This is exactly why we built Content Credits. Readers should have control over how they access content, whether they want to pay for just one article, subscribe, or support publishers in a way that works for them.

The future of content isn’t tracking vs. subscriptions. It’s choice. And that’s what we’re building.

What do you think of The Sun’s move? This sounds wild to me.

02/20/2025

"Excessive paywalls means journalism can’t reach those who need it most: young people." - Keep reading:

I understand the need for paywalls in journalism. Everybody wants free news, but it takes resources to support the skilled writers who produce it. Excessive paywalls means journalism can’t reach those who need it most: young people.

02/18/2025

Access to information is paramount, especially in the realm of scientific research. However, the prevalence of paywalls imposed by publishers has become a significant barrier. Learn more about how Content Credits could be the solution:

In the digital age, access to information is paramount, especially in the realm of scientific research. However, the prevalence of paywalls imposed by

02/10/2025

It's 2025, and paywalls are still anoying and readers have subscription fatigue. I've written an open letter to publishers because I believe there's a helpful solution on the horizon with Content Credits™. We offer a way to make content more accessible to readers while still supporting the work of publishers. I invite them to explore our solution, as it could be the key to aligning modern reader expectations with the needs of the their industry.

Dear Publishers, First, let us express our respect and admiration for the work you do. In today’s chaotic world, your role in informing, educating, and holding power to account has never been more vital.

02/07/2025

Content Credits Joins the UC Venture Lab Accelerator!
Our team at Content Credits is pumped to share that we've been selected as part of the newest University of Cincinnati Venture Lab Accelerator cohort! Over the next 8 weeks, we’ll be refining our platform and expanding partnerships.

For those who might not know, Venture Lab is an accelerator designed to empower startups by connecting founders with resources, mentorship, and business opportunities. It’s an honor to have been chosen, and we can’t wait to see how this experience helps us further our mission to revolutionize digital content accessibility through micropayments.

Paywalls have been a frustrating obstacle for readers and publishers alike. Our platform allows readers to pay only for the content they want without subscriptions, while still supporting quality journalism. This accelerator gives us the tools and network to refine our platform even further.

We’ll be alongside other visionary startups, including:
• Avari Aerospace: Long-range drone logistics
• CrowdConnect: Fan engagement for large entertainment events
• Oltre Detect: Early AI-based cancer detection models
• PelPal: More comfortable emergency pelvic exams
• QURE XR: XR content creation for life sciences

A huge thank you to the Venture Lab team and everyone who’s supported us along the way. Time to start changing the world of digital publishing.

02/02/2025

Content Credits received some excellent news last week. we are selected to join the University of Cincinnati’s Venture Lab Accelerator program. This is an incredible opportunity to collaborate with top entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors in the StartupCincy ecosystem. We’ll be refining our strategy and taking major steps toward making Content Credits the go-to solution for accessing premium content without the subscription fatigue.

This couldn’t have come at a better time. We recently completed an independent survey that reveals strong consumer demand for a solution like Content Credits. The findings are clear: over half (52%) of the general population and nearly 75% of New York Times subscribers are extremely likely to use our platform to bypass subscription paywalls.

Here are some insights that stood out:
• 42% of respondents and 56% of New York Times subscribers are likely to cancel current subscriptions in favor of micropayments.
• 62% say they leave a site as soon as they hit a subscription paywall to read just one article.
• 55% of young adults (ages 18 to 24) want easier, flexible access to individual content rather than managing multiple subscriptions.

Content Credits offers exactly what readers are asking for, a seamless micropayment solution that allows you to purchase articles on demand for just 25 cents, avoiding the frustration of subscription paywalls while still supporting publishers and creators. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Since our launch, we’ve reached an audience of over 165 million through media coverage and are seeing increased interest from potential publishing partners and investors. With our participation in the Venture Lab Accelerator at the University of Cincinnati, we’re ready to take things to the next level.

As part of our growth strategy, we’re also developing our own digital publication, The Cincinnati Exchange (thecincinnatiexchange.com), which focuses on providing diverse perspectives and high-quality local content. Participating in the University of Cincinnati’s Venture Lab Accelerator will allow us to further enhance this platform while integrating and testing Content Credits in a real-world environment. This gives us a unique opportunity to demonstrate how micropayments can revolutionize online content access by offering readers a flexible, subscription-free way to support journalism and engage with the content they value most. Through this initiative, we’ll continue to refine both the user experience and monetization strategy for publishers.

Big thanks to the University of Cincinnati and the Venture Lab team for believing in our vision. Let’s build the future of digital publishing and online content access together.

www.contentcredits.com

01/30/2025

Our press release just dropped on the research we conducted for Content Credits. This was a very detailed process that we knew was necessary, and the results speak for themselves. There appears to be significant consumer demand for a micro payments alternative to paid online content.

/PRNewswire/ -- Results from an independent online survey conducted November 25 through December 7, 2024 among a nationwide random sample of 568 consumers ages...

01/29/2025

Dropping a press release this week about the very positive survey results we commissioned for the new startup Content Credits. Released a blog on the site about the numbers today.

Over 50% of consumers prefer pay-per-article access. Learn how Content Credits is reshaping digital content with flexibility and transparency.

01/03/2025

Someone should do something about this.