RunMags

RunMags is a comprehensive platform designed by RunMags Inc. specifically for magazine publishers. According to the vendor, it offers a wide range of features aimed at streamlining various aspects of magazine publishing, including advertising sales, subscription sales, billing and payments, email management, flatplan creation, and data insights. The product is intended for magazine publishers of all sizes, from small independent publishers to large publishing houses. Professionals and industries such as magazine publishers, advertising sales teams, subscription managers, billing and finance professionals, as well as marketing and communications teams, are said to benefit from the capabilities of RunMags.

Key Features

Flatplan and production: According to the vendor, RunMags allows users to plan and structure content across various channels, including print, digital, web, social, and newsletters. They claim that the platform provides an intuitive and user-friendly drag-and-drop interface for print production and offers a cloud-based flatplan tool accessible from anywhere in the world. The vendor also states that RunMags enables efficient production and fulfillment management for both print and online advertising.

Contract management and fulfillment: The vendor claims that RunMags offers seamless contract management from signed proposals to delivery and billing. They state that the platform provides complete inventory management for various channels, including print, digital, web, events, social, and newsletters. According to the vendor, RunMags facilitates instant proposal delivery and eSignature functionality, which they say can help expedite the contract closure process. They also claim to provide business support throughout the entire commercial process.

Growing pains support: According to the vendor, RunMags is designed to assist businesses in transitioning from a business model dependent on the founding team to a scalable operation. They claim that the platform aims to improve employee experience, autonomy, and motivation while implementing impactful processes to provide necessary structure and optimize productivity. The vendor also states that RunMags offers data-driven analytics to help businesses make informed decisions and drive performance.

Billing and payments: The vendor claims that RunMags enables effortless billing of advertisers and subscribers. They state that the platform supports secure payment portals for recurring payments by credit cards and ACH/bank transfers. According to the vendor, RunMags simplifies the collections process with automated reminders and provides access to customer contact data. They also claim to offer credit card payment processing for subscriptions and advertiser invoices.

Subscription sales and circulation: According to the vendor, RunMags provides full CRM functionality for managing subscribers and delivering excellent service. They state that the platform offers A/B testing and responsive portals to attract subscribers online. The vendor claims that RunMags automatically populates the subscriber database and creates subscription orders, while targeted campaigns ensure subscription renewals and recorded payment processing.

Advertising sales: The vendor claims that RunMags offers comprehensive CRM functionality for managing advertiser accounts and activities. They state that the platform facilitates contract management and provides complete inventory management for various channels. According to the vendor, RunMags enables instant proposal delivery and eSignature capabilities to streamline the contract closure process. They also claim to offer performance monitoring and feedback features to effectively coach sales reps.

Email Excellence: RunMags includes integrated email design and delivery tools for subscribers and advertisers. According to the vendor, users can design text-based HTML emails and create visually appealing emails with drag-and-drop functionality. They claim that RunMags ensures superior email deliverability with statistics and opt-out features for GDPR compliance.

eSign: The vendor claims that RunMags provides an easy and secure electronic signature functionality for contracts. They state that the platform can increase conversion rates by including an eSign portal link in emails. According to the vendor, RunMags allows users to design customer experience with personalized email templates and client portals.

Insight: According to the vendor, RunMags provides real-time access to business performance dashboards and reports. They claim that the platform enables users to analyze revenue streams, marketing campaigns, and sales rep performance. The vendor states that RunMags offers complete insight into business financials and growth.