Supertab, a pioneer in microtransaction-driven revenue for publishers, GenAI, and creators, has announced a strategic partnership with the Local Media Consortium (LMC), an alliance of over 150 media companies and 5,000 news outlets across North America. The collaboration brings Supertab’s pay-as-you-go platform to LMC members, offering a flexible path to monetization beyond traditional subscriptions.
The move comes as publishers face mounting challenges: AI-driven content repurposing often leaves journalists uncompensated, and readers increasingly resist full subscriptions. Supertab’s platform allows media outlets to convert casual visitors into paying users with low-friction purchasing options, capturing revenue from the 98% of readers who do not subscribe.
“The LMC exists to support local publishers, and our partnership with Supertab gives them a model tailor-made for today’s audiences, who expect flexibility, choice, and ease-of-use,” said Fran Wills, LMC CEO. “This helps members move beyond one-size-fits-all monetization and build a sustainable future for local news.”
Integration options are designed for ease and flexibility: from no-code setups via Google Ad Manager’s Offerwall, to low-code deployments through Supertab’s Experiences platform, and fully custom developer integrations. Publishers can start using the platform immediately, tapping into both subscription conversions and incremental advertising revenue.
“Local publishers are essential to communities, yet their growth has been constrained by outdated models and the rise of AI,” said Cosmin Ene, CEO of Supertab. “The future of the web—and journalism—is transactional. People expect to buy what they want, when they want it, a la carte. Supertab aligns publisher needs with consumer expectations, helping local journalism thrive in the digital era.”
As media companies seek new monetization strategies, Supertab’s partnership with LMC underscores a growing trend: microtransactions and flexible revenue models are emerging as vital tools for sustaining local news and engaging audiences in a fragmented digital market.
