The decision has sparked criticism from writers’ groups, spotlighting concerns over resource allocation amid industry-wide changes towards AI and digital engagement. Hearst Magazines has announced layoffs as part of an operational restructuring aimed at reallocating resources to align with its evolving business strategy. This decision was communicated in a memo from Debi Chirichella, president of...

With 44% of Reach’s articles surfacing on the platform, the publisher is adapting its content strategy to engage a more casual audience while diversifying its traffic sources. Google Discover is now the biggest single source of traffic for Reach, the UK’s largest publisher. Discover, which appears on the Google app and mobile homepage, now surpasses...

Report indicates a shift towards aggregated services and innovative pricing models. Personalisation and engagement strategies leveraging AI are essential for retaining subscribers and fostering growth in a saturated market. Subscription “stacking” is projected to decline from its peak levels as consumers rationalise the number of services they use, according to a forecast from Deloitte’s recent...

The news wire announces a significant restructuring of its workforce, including layoffs and early retirement incentives, to adapt to the changing media landscape and enhance its digital content production. The Associated Press (AP) has announced layoffs of about 8% of staff as it attempts to align its workforce more closely with the digital media environment....

Andrew Morse leads a bold $150 million initiative to rejuvenate the AJC, addressing the crisis in local journalism and enhancing community engagement. The local news industry across the United States is grappling with profound difficulties, characterised by closures and job reductions. In a bold countermeasure, Andrew Morse, the president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution...

This digitally native generation accounts for 40% of the global mobile user base and they show show a strong preference for fast fashion and social media. Understanding what attracts Gen Z is not just about the future, but the present as they now account for about 40% of the global mobile user base. Their preferences...

The UK-based newspaper has announced it will stop posting on the social media platform X, deeming it a ‘toxic media platform’ filled with disturbing content. The Guardian, a prominent British newspaper, announced on Wednesday that it would discontinue posting from its official accounts on the social media platform X. The decision stems from the newspaper’s...

American users of the search platform will start to see ads this week as part of an experiment. Perplexity AI is experimenting with displaying advertisements on its AI-driven search platform. Set to commence this week, the initiative targets users within the United States. This move aligns with the company’s previously stated ambition of integrating ads...

The Daily Beast reports its first profitable quarter with an 81% year-over-year revenue increase as operational changes and strategic hires drive growth. The Daily Beast, a digital news and opinion platform, has marked a significant milestone by reporting its first profitable quarter since its launch. This achievement comes in the third quarter of 2024 and...

The newspaper launches ‘Ask The Post AI’, a chatbot aimed at improving reader interaction and content access. The Washington Post has announced the launch of an AI chatbot named “Ask The Post AI,” designed to streamline and enhance the way readers access and interact with content. This development comes as part of the publication’s efforts...