The Lansing Journal seeks 50 new monthly donors to unlock a $12,000 matching fund The campaign aims to boost community engagement and financial stability Experts highlight matching gifts as a vital strategy for sustaining independent local news The Lansing Journal is poised for a major fundraising boost through its inaugural participation in NewsMatch, a nationwide campaign that supports nonprofit journalism by matching reader donations. The initiative offers donors the chance to double the impact of their contributions, particularly encouraging new monthly supporters whose gifts will be matched for a full year. The campaign challenges The Lansing Journal to recruit 50…

News UK introduces Octave AI, an innovative platform for automating audio ad creation and optimisation. The system uses AI-generated voices, music, and sound effects to craft tailored, broadcast-ready campaigns within minutes. Octave AI combines data-driven targeting with human creativity, transforming the future of podcast and radio advertising. News UK has launched Octave AI, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to automate the creation and optimisation of audio advertising across radio and podcasts. Developed within its Octave audio business in partnership with AI firm AudioStack, the system aims to produce broadcast-ready, personalised campaigns in minutes. The launch matters because it marks…

Daily Wire offers 10,000 lifetime memberships for $1,500 each Members enjoy early content access, memorabilia, and exclusive benefits Initiative aims to deepen supporter loyalty amid ongoing culture wars The Daily Wire has launched a Lifetime Membership to mark its 10th anniversary, giving its most dedicated supporters permanent access to all content without renewals or additional payments. The initiative, limited to 10,000 members, signals the conservative media company’s intention to secure a committed base of long-term subscribers. The membership includes ad-free early access to episodes, live Q&A sessions with Daily Wire hosts, early product and event announcements, and unlimited streaming of…

CNN’s new All Access tier offers live, on-demand, and written journalism for $6.99/month Includes access to CNN Originals, live events, and subscriber-only reporting A strategic move to deepen CNN’s direct engagement with digital audiences CNN will launch a new digital subscription tier, CNN All Access, on October 28 in the United States, giving subscribers a single destination for the network’s live, on-demand and written journalism. The plan costs $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year, with an introductory annual rate of $41.99 available through January 5, 2026. The new tier will include access to CNN’s US and international live programming,…

LA Times Media Group integrates traditional journalism with gaming and virtual production via its Graphene platform Plans for a public offering and innovative community shareholder model aim to revitalise the historic media brand The move reflects broader industry trends amid financial pressures and internal organisational challenges The Los Angeles Times Media Group has announced plans to reinvent itself as an integrated media platform, merging traditional journalism with advanced digital technologies such as virtual production and esports. The move formalises seven years of investment by owner Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong, who bought the newspaper in 2018 to preserve its legacy while modernising…

Lynn Forester de Rothschild considering sale of her 26.7% stake in The Economist Group Sale could value the company at around £800 million Deal aims to preserve editorial independence amid shifting media ownership landscape British philanthropist Lynn Forester de Rothschild is preparing to sell her family’s entire 26.7 per cent stake in The Economist Group, in what would be the most significant ownership shift for the publisher in a decade. The holding includes around 20 per cent of the voting shares – the maximum permitted for any single shareholder – and could value the group at about £800 million ($1.1…

Newsweek introduces its most comprehensive visual redesign in decades The overhaul aims to unify print, digital, video and social media platforms under a new aesthetic Strategic rebranding seeks to reinforce relevance and audience engagement Newsweek has unveiled a sweeping redesign and rebrand, described as its most comprehensive visual overhaul in decades, as it seeks to modernise its identity and strengthen its position in today’s crowded media landscape. Branded “A World Drawn Closer,” the redesign unites Newsweek’s print, digital, video and social platforms under a single visual system. The new look includes a refined wordmark, a bold “N” icon, and a…

Microsoft launches Publisher Content Marketplace to compensate publishers for AI use of content Pilot phase begins with select US publishers amid ongoing copyright disputes Industry tensions grow over fair pay, regulatory calls, and AI’s impact on journalism Microsoft is preparing to launch a new platform that could reshape how publishers are compensated for their journalism in the age of AI. The Publisher Content Marketplace (PCM) will integrate with Microsoft’s Copilot assistant and pay publishers based on how their content is used within AI applications, signalling a shift toward a more formalised licensing model between tech firms and news outlets. According…

ABC News overtake news.com.au as the most-read Australian news website in August The Australian’s recent growth driven by third-party aggregators rather than subscriptions Australian news readership remains high, with over 20 million accessing news online ABC News and news.com.au have solidified their positions as the leading news websites in Australia, creating a significant gap between themselves and their closest competitors. According to the Ipsos iris ranking report, which extrapolates national readership from data collected across 8,000 devices, ABC News attracted over 13 million monthly readers in August. News.com.au followed closely behind with 12.683 million readers, marking a 5.4% increase from…

FAZ+ celebrates seven years with a special rate of €7 per month for seven months Offers include exclusive international reports, podcast access, and a free Emsa thermobecher Emphasises commitment to high-quality, trustworthy journalism supported by subscriptions The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) is celebrating the seventh anniversary of its premium service, FAZ+, by offering readers a reduced rate of €7 per month for seven months. The move highlights the publisher’s continued push to grow digital subscriptions as advertising revenues across the industry remain under pressure. Launched in 2017, FAZ+ provides subscribers with exclusive foreign correspondence, in-depth political and economic analysis, and…