Media companies today are navigating a paradox: they’re being asked to modernize systems, deepen engagement, and experiment with AI—while freezing or cutting budgets. According to new research from The Rebooting, most product teams are still maintaining legacy CMS infrastructure, with limited time or resources for true innovation. Flexibility and reuse are now more valuable than control.
In this Online Forum, The Rebooting, WordPress VIP, and Recurrent will explore how modern publishers are building scalable, flexible platforms to support growth without adding complexity.
What you'll take away:
- How Recurrent successfully migrated multiple brands without pausing innovation
- How to turn high-traffic events into repeatable, loyal audience engagement
- Why flexible, open-source platforms enable faster product development
- How to prioritize CMS consolidation without disrupting editorial workflows
- Lessons for future-proofing your tech stack while operating under tight constraints
