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Purple Pro - Customized solutions for publishers and media companies

Purple Pro is the answer to the complex requirements of larger publishers and innovative media houses that need a reliable and versatile digital publishing platform. With powerful AI capabilities, Purple Pro offers multichannel and multibrand publishing, seamless print connectivity and the ability to create customized designs for apps and websites. Numerous features optimize your workflows and increase efficiency.

Consisting of three modules - Purple Editorial, Purple Experience and Purple Growth - Purple Pro offers a flexible solution that can be seamlessly integrated into your existing processes. You can use the modules individually or as a comprehensive all-in-one solution. Thanks to Purple Pro's high level of customization, the software can be perfectly tailored to your specific needs. The seamless integration of third-party systems allows you to expand your existing infrastructure without disrupting your workflows.

Purple Editorial

The Purple Editorial is a powerful headless CMS specifically designed to enable your editorial teams to create, organize and publish content efficiently.

  • versatile, modular multichannel system
  • integrated SEO features
  • professional management tool of the platform
  • convenient management of products, brands and access rights
  • global configuration of technical settings
  • highly scalable API-based delivery solution for publishers
  • Fast publication on multiple digital channels at the same time
  • Import and distribution of third-party content possible
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Purple Experience

Push the boundaries of user experience with Purple Experience. This module supports the creation of engaging and personalized content that is delivered across multiple platforms such as websites, apps and e-papers to achieve maximum reader engagement.

  • Modern and powerful apps
  • Performance on the level of a native app
  • Real-time UI/UX changes without app updates
  • powerful, web-based frontends for newspapers, news portals and magazines
  • Real-time interface, UX, and tracking changes
  • comfortable to use frontend builder
  • aligned with news and magazine websites and their apps
Purple Growth

Boost your growth with advanced, AI-based tools that automate and optimize your editorial workflows.

  • Playing out personalized content on all channels
  • Optimize the user journey
  • Proposals of relevant content
  • Automatic linking of content
  • Product name recognition
  • automatic setting of affiliate links
  • Discover topics via integrated content intelligence
  • Expansion of target group reach

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Purple Pro - flexibility and efficiency in perfection

Purple Pro offers publishers maximum flexibility and efficiency. With multi-brand management, optimized workflows and innovative AI services, the leading digital publishing software ensures seamless and adaptable solutions. Create unique websites and apps, integrate leading tools and print workflows, and deliver high-quality content across all channels.

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Multibrand management

Simplify the management of multiple brands through a single, intuitive platform. Purple Pro gives you the tools to manage multiple brand identities seamlessly and efficiently.

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Efficient working

Use innovative AI features that automate routine tasks such as internal linking and SEO optimization to increase the productivity of your editorial team. Purple Pro also structures and optimizes your editorial workflows, allowing your team to work faster and more effectively.

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Flexible functionalities

Discover the limitless flexibility of our platform, which allows you to effortlessly integrate leading third-party tools. Whether planning tools, subscription management or content delivery - with Purple Pro you can integrate the best tools on the market directly into your workflows.  

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Seamless print integration

Purple Pro enables seamless integration of your print workflows, allowing you to easily coordinate content across digital and print channels. With support for all major print providers, Purple Pro offers a flexible and comprehensive solution for your publishing needs.

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Individual front ends

Extensive front-end options allow you to customize your websites and apps. Whether you opt for pre-built templates or want a completely bespoke design, Purple Pro offers the flexibility you need to create a unique and engaging user experience.  

Essentials or Pro?

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Purple Hub

Editorial system for true multichannel publishing with integrated AI directly in the editor

Purple Workflows

Flexible workflow engine for mapping your processes

Purpe Workflow Checks

Configuration of automatic workflow checks for each workflow step

Purple Wires

Import agency reports such as Reuters and DPA into your editorial system with ease.

Purple Wires AI

Import agency reports such as Reuters and DPA into your editorial system with ease.

Purple Planning

Plan your articles, social media posts and assign tasks. Purple Planning gives you a clear planning structure.

3rd Party Planning

Purple Essentials
Desknet
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PRO
Individual connection

Purple DAM

Extended asset management functionalities: IPTC/EXIF data, folder structure, etc.

3rd Party DAM

Integrate existing DAM systems seamlessly into Purple

Newsletter

Create newsletters directly in the CMS via the Purple Feed

Purple Social

Publish from the Purple Hub directly to up to 10 social media channels

Purple API

Highly scalable APIs with extensive developer documentation

Purple Print

Purple standard interface to which print systems can connect

3rd Party Print

Connection of print systems through Purple

Website

High-performance, responsive website with a modern look and feel - especially for editorial purposes.
Purple Essentials
3 templates with flexible
customization options
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individual designs
according to your ideas

App

The hybrid Purple App for Android or iOS systems is always highly available, secure and reliable. Alternatively, Purple App is also available as a news or e-paper app. Make UI/UX changes in real time - without cumbersome app updates.
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3 templates with flexible
customization options
Purple
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individual designs
according to your ideas

Analytics

Purple Essentials
Upscore or Google
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Individual connection

CMP

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Traffective
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Individual connection

Ad server

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Traffective
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Individual connection

Push

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Cleverpush / Firebase
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Individual connection

Subsciption / Paywall

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Plenigo
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Individual connection
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Purple Print

Purple Prompts is the AI integration directly in the CMS. Create SEO data, social media posts, text revisions, headlines or rewrite agency reports in seconds with the help of artificial intelligence. And it's all done directly in the CMS.

Link Optimizer

Increase the visibility of your articles. With the Purple Link Optimizer, you can automatically link to related content or affiliate links in your articles. This increases your link juice and improves your SEO ranking.

Entity Recognition

Purple Entity Recognition automatically recognizes important entities such as places, organizations, people and events in your texts. This provides a quick overview of the topics mentioned and makes it possible to convert relevant entities directly into keywords.

Setup

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FAQ

What is Purple Pro?

Purple Pro is an advanced digital publishing software developed specifically for the needs of larger publishers and media houses. The platform makes it possible to efficiently manage multiple brands and deliver content simultaneously via different channels such as web, apps and print.

With Purple Pro, you can not only operate multichannel publishing, but also tailor content to your target groups through personalized delivery. The software offers comprehensive analysis tools and can be flexibly adapted to specific business requirements thanks to modular configurations and the integration of third-party systems.

In addition, various service packages are available that offer end-to-end support and meet the individual needs of your company. Purple Pro is therefore the ideal solution for modern publishing challenges and offers maximum flexibility in the implementation of your projects.

What distinguishes Purple Essentials from Purple Pro?

Purple Essentials is a configuration of the Purple platform that is tailored to the needs of regional and local publishers.

Purple Essentials:

Specialized for smaller publishers Purple Essentials is a special configuration of Purple that is specifically designed to meet the requirements of small and medium-sized daily newspaper publishers. It offers a ready-made solution that includes basic functions for digitizing editorial processes. This out-of-the-box solution is ideal for publishers looking for a fast, cost-efficient and uncomplicated way to digitize their processes.

Purple Pro: More comprehensive for larger publishers

In contrast, Purple is a comprehensive digital publishing platform with a wider range of functions and greater customizability. It is aimed at larger publishers who require specific, customized solutions and are willing to invest in a more comprehensive platform. Purple offers enhanced functionality and flexibility to support the complex requirements and individual processes of larger publishers. In summary, Purple Essentials is the optimal choice for smaller publishers looking for a quick and easy digitization solution, while Purple is designed for larger publishers who require a wider range of features and greater customizability.

What is included in Purple Pro?

Purple Pro comprises three specialized modules: Purple Editorial, Purple Experience and Purple Growth. These modules offer unique functions that cover different aspects of the publishing process.

  • Purple Editorial: A headless CMS that offers extensive functions for content creation and management. Editorial teams can efficiently edit, organize and publish content.
  • Purple Experience: Focuses on the user experience and interaction with the end user. It supports the creation of engaging, personalized content and its delivery across different platforms such as websites, apps and e-papers to maximize reader engagement.
  • Purple Growth: This module aims to increase growth and reach. It uses AI-based tools for workflow optimization as well as tools for analyzing user data and engagement.

The modular structure of Purple Pro enables publishers to use the individual components as required or to implement an integrated overall solution for a comprehensive publishing ecosystem.

What is so special about Purple Pro?
  1. Efficient multi-brand management: Purple Pro facilitates the management of multiple brands through an integrated platform that is both efficient and ensures consistency across different content and channels.
  2. Optimization of the editorial workflow: With Purple Pro's flexible workflow engine, daily editorial processes can be structured and improved, resulting in increased productivity.
  3. Innovative AI services: Purple Pro's integrated AI tools automate and optimize editorial processes, supported by specialized applications for automatic linking and SEO optimization.
  4. Integration of leading tools: By embedding industry-leading tools and the ability to seamlessly integrate third-party systems, Purple Pro provides a flexible and extensible solution for digital publishing.
  5. Comprehensive print integration: Purple Pro enables sophisticated integration of print workflows to support the creation of print articles, ensuring consistency between digital and print media.
  6. Extensive front-end options: Purple Pro goes beyond a traditional content management system and offers integrated front-end options for web and app. Customers can choose between pre-built Purple websites and apps or custom frontends that allow for high customizability and brand coherence.

What advantages does Purple Pro offer publishers?

Purple Pro offers a wide range of benefits specifically designed to make the publishing process more efficient and flexible:

  • Efficient management of multiple brands: Both the backend and the Purple Experience module are optimized to efficiently manage and maintain multiple brands, making work much easier.
  • Cost efficiency: By sharing content and effectively managing multiple brands, significant cost savings can be realized by optimally leveraging potential.
  • Optimization of the editorial workflow: Purple Pro offers a flexible workflow engine that structures the editorial workflow and thus optimizes daily work.
  • Integrated AI services: The integrated AI services offer powerful tools for automating and optimizing editorial tasks, such as adjusting text lengths and creating SEO-optimized headlines. AI models for specific use cases, such as the automatic linking of articles, are also integrated.
  • Integrated best-in-class tools: Purple Pro includes best-in-class tools for various publishing tasks, including Desk-Net or Monday for topic scheduling, Plenigo or Piano for subscription management and Upscore for paywall. In addition, any third-party systems can be seamlessly integrated.
  • Seamless integration with print workflows: Purple Pro offers comprehensive options for integrating print systems. Editors can use the integrated variant management to create print articles and transfer them directly to print production.

What can Purple Pro do better than the competition?

Purple Pro is characterized by several unique features that make it stand out from other solutions:

  • Comprehensive solution for digital transformation: Purple Pro offers a complete suite for publishers that supports digital transformation. It combines a powerful editorial system with integrated web and app solutions as well as advanced AI features that optimize the entire publishing process.

  • Modular structure and openness: Purple Pro's modular structure allows the software to be flexibly adapted to individual requirements and seamlessly connected to any third-party solutions. This openness ensures maximum adaptability and integration options.

  • "Pre-planned" technical setup: Purple Pro takes the worry out of technical setup for publishers. The software is designed to have all the necessary tools and structures already integrated to enable a successful digital transformation without having to make any additional technical decisions.

  • Continuous further development: Purple Pro has a clear focus on the publishing segment, which enables targeted and continuous further development of the product roadmap. Publishers therefore always benefit from the latest technical innovations and features.

  • User-friendly Purple Hub: The Purple Hub is intuitive and easy to use, which enables quick and uncomplicated onboarding of the editorial team. This allows teams to work efficiently without long training periods.

These advantages make Purple Pro a particularly powerful and future-proof solution that gives publishers a decisive edge over the competition.

What support does Purple Pro contain?

Purple Pro offers flexible support packages that are tailored to the individual needs of customers. They range from basic support to comprehensive round-the-clock support:

  • Basic support package: Support as required, billed on a time and material basis.
  • Silver support package: Includes 4 hours of support per month, ideal for companies with regular but limited support requirements.
  • Gold support package: Comprehensive support for customers who require more intensive support. Details of the services included and the exact number of hours can be agreed individually.

These packages ensure that every company receives the right support, no matter how extensive the requirements are.

What about my existing systems for paywall, newsletter etc.? Can they be integrated?

Existing systems can be seamlessly connected to Purple Pro.

How long does the implementation of Purple Pro take?

The implementation of Purple Pro depends on various factors, such as the size and complexity of the publishing house, the existing infrastructure, the desired customizations and integrations, and the availability of resources and training. As a rule, full implementation takes between 6 and 12 months.

If only individual modules, such as Purple Apps, are used, the implementation time is reduced accordingly.

Ramona Bürki

Business Development, ZT Medien

"At Zofinger Tagblatt, we are excellently positioned for the future thanks to Purple DS. The collaboration with the

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Mathis Neuburger

Deputy Editor-in-Chief HAMBURGER MORGENPOST

Thanks to Purple Prompts, we work more efficiently than ever in the MOPO editorial team. Purple's AI support is particularly valuable in news production and error correction, where speed and precision are crucial. The collaboration with Purple in the development of the tool is more than pleasant.

Martin Werren

Project Manager Technology & Data

"With Purple, we are relying on a very powerful production system with which we will also be able to flexibly implement future requirements."

Danielle Stevenson

Product Manager for Digital Editions at NewsLifeMedia

"Purple's modern work processes allow us to offer our customers native apps for all mobile devices."

Ramona Knorr

Project Manager Digital Publishing

"Thanks to innovative audio formats, we now offer our digital readers even more added value."

Florian Fricke

Head of International Digital Solution at Bauer Xcel Media

"Migrating all of our titles to a single platform is an exciting step in providing a consistent digital experience for our readers."

Ring in a new decade of digital publishing - with our Purple software

With Purple, the whole world of digital publishing is open to you. Delight your readers with first-class journalistic products on all modern channels. We will be happy to advise you personally and without obligation about our digital publishing software. We look forward to your inquiry!

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