January Spring

New Spring Trend: Video Is the New Discovery Engine!💐

This season, it’s time to shift your mindset:
✨ Think branding over clicks
✨ Think completion over conversion
✨ Think video-first storytelling

Discovery is expanding; it’s not just search anymore. Video is opening powerful new doors for brands to be found.

Read more https://na2.hubs.ly/H04hnYn0

Conference season is off to a strong start ✨

The team at January Spring was proud to be represented at both ICOMDA and the CRMA Publisher Winter Retreat.

AnnMarie attended ICOMDA, reconnecting with partners and engaging in discussions that continue to shape how we collaborate and innovate. Charity, our CEO, attended the CRMA Publisher Winter Retreat, where leaders came together to share insights, perspectives, and strategies for the year ahead.

We’re energized by the conversations, inspired by the people, and excited to put what we’ve learned into action.

Up next: ACP Revenue Summit
📅 02.26–02.27 — Will we see you there? Natalie and Mac will be attending!

✨ OWN YOUR STRIDE ✨

Our 2026 retreat was more than a look back; it was a momentum check. Together, the team at January Spring reflected on what we built, how far we’ve come, and where we’re boldly headed next.

This year reminded us that we are Stronger Together! Partnering with intention, innovating with purpose, and growing in ways that truly matter. From celebrating team wins and deepening relationships to identifying smarter efficiencies that improve our workflow, every moment reinforced what it means to be an exceptional partner.

Huge appreciation for our incredible team and trusted partner(s) who continue to stride alongside us.

2026 is calling—and we’re ready to own it. 💥

The Google Antitrust Ruling 2025 is here. Google avoided a breakup of Chrome and Android, but the court ordered new guardrails on data sharing, contracts, and competition.

What does it mean for search, AI, and the future of Big Tech? Check out our blog for the full breakdown: https://januaryspring.com/2025/09/05/google-antitrust-ruling-2025/

Search isn’t what it used to be. AI summaries are now showing up at the top of Google results, and tools like ChatGPT are changing how audiences find content.

Join Natalie Higgins, January Spring’s Director of Revenue Strategy & SEO expert, as she breaks down:

✅ What’s changing in search
✅ How to adapt your strategy
✅ How to help your advertisers succeed in the AI era

Don’t miss this chance to stay visible and competitive in a world where SEO meets AI on August 20th at 11 am MT.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2HvJkUHGQgWbCiPNxiI1Vg #/registration

We’re proud to announce that our CEO, Charity Huff, has been nominated as one of ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top Women in Colorado!

This honor celebrates outstanding women in business who are making a lasting impact in their industries and communities. Charity’s leadership at January Spring and 5280 has helped shape the future of digital marketing for local media and businesses nationwide—and we’re thrilled to see her recognized at home in Colorado.

Winners will be featured in ColoradoBiz’s upcoming print issue and honored at a gala event this July.

Congratulations, Charity! 🎉 Your vision, grit, and dedication continue to inspire us all.

Publishers, beware: Google’s AI may be using your content without permission.
Your articles, your value, your revenue… all at risk.

In our latest blog, we break down what’s happening, why it matters, and 3 steps you can take right now to protect your website from AI bots and content scrapers.

👉 Read now: https://januaryspring.com/2025/06/17/protect-your-website-from-google/

CRMA 2025 brought the big ideas — and even bigger momentum!
We were honored to sponsor and share space with industry leaders exploring what’s next in media:

✅ First-party data strategy
✅ Advertising revenue innovation
✅ AI’s role in storytelling and sales
✅ Hyper-local audience targeting

A huge thank you to the CRMA community for your partnership and passion. See you in 2026!

🚨 The old-school sales pitch is out. Hybrid selling is in.

Whether you’re chasing leads or nurturing long-term clients, how you sell matters more than where you sell.

Check out our latest blog post: 6 Reasons to Be a Hybrid Salesperson in 2025 — and learn how to meet modern buyers where they are (and how they want to be sold to).

👉 https://januaryspring.com/2025/06/05/6-reasons-to-be-a-hybrid-salesperson/

We came, we caffeinated, we collaborated. ☕💡

Chicago didn’t disappoint—and neither did the conversations at the Omeda Idea Exchange! From unlocking the power of first-party data to integrating AI into smarter audience strategies, every session sparked new ideas we can’t wait to bring to our clients.

Huge thanks to the Omeda team for hosting a powerhouse event!

How do you reinvent a legacy publication without losing what made it great?

Our CEO, Charity Huff, sat down with Editor & Publisher to share how January Spring is helping publishers stay print proud and data smart — and the bold moves behind transforming 5280 Publishing.

If you're in media, this is one conversation you don't want to miss.

👉 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eYUAUaRP