Monetization
NewsTeam does not ship with a one-size-fits-all paywall out of the box. Instead, it provides the foundational building blocks that let you design and enforce monetization strategies tailored to your newsroom.
Content Policies at the Feed Level
Section titled “Content Policies at the Feed Level”Monetization begins with content policies, which can be defined at the feed level. Policies determine how content should be treated, such as:
- Free to all readers
- Registration required
- Subscriber-only
- Time-based release (e.g., free after 24 hours)
When an article is placed into a feed, the appropriate policy is applied automatically. This ensures consistency across your publication while freeing editors from having to make policy decisions on a per-article basis.
Reader SSO and Entitlements
Section titled “Reader SSO and Entitlements”Every organization in NewsTeam comes with its own SSO service, powering a unified reader base across all sites. This means you can:
- Recognize readers seamlessly across multiple products
- Apply subscriptions or entitlements consistently across sites and apps
- Track reader engagement, subscriptions, and purchase history at the organizational level
Because monetization ties directly into the Readers system, you always know who your readers are and what access they have.
Integrations and Flexibility
Section titled “Integrations and Flexibility”Monetization strategies vary widely, so NewsTeam is built for flexibility:
- Native integrations with providers such as Axate
- Compatibility with services like Google Reader Revenue Manager or Piano
- The option to build your own payment or membership layer, using NewsTeam’s APIs and SSO as the foundation
This means you can start with proven providers or experiment with entirely custom approaches, without being locked into a single solution.
In summary: NewsTeam gives you the core infrastructure for reader revenue — policy-driven feeds, unified SSO, and entitlement tracking — while leaving you free to choose (or build) the monetization model that fits your business best.