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…

La Repubblica launches a €69 annual bundle with The New York Times The joint subscription includes unlimited digital content, podcasts, newsletters and interactive features Reflects broader industry trend of strategic bundling to boost digital subscriber numbers The Italian daily La Repubblica has joined a growing number of publishers partnering with The New York Times to offer bundled subscription deals. Under the agreement, subscribers to La Repubblica gain full digital access to both its content and the NYT’s for an annual fee of €69. The bundle gives users unrestricted access to La Repubblica’s premium site, app, podcasts, exclusive newsletters, interactive content…

Financial Mail, one of South Africa’s best-known weekly financial magazines, will publish its final edition on 30 October, ending a 65-year run. Parent company Arena Holdings said the brand’s editorial expertise will be folded into daily sister title Business Day. Arena CEO Pule Molebeledi called the move “an important new chapter” and stressed there would be no job losses, with staff moving into roles at Business Day. He praised Financial Mail’s record of “sharp analysis” and “thought-provoking financial coverage,” saying readers would benefit from deeper daily insights as the two titles’ strengths are combined. The closure reflects the wider financial…

The New York Times introduces an All Access Family plan for up to four users, priced at $30 per month The plan aims to boost engagement, retention, and revenue, especially among younger demographics The move reflects a broader shift towards bundled and multi-user subscriptions in digital media The New York Times is advancing its digital subscription growth with the launch of a new family subscription tier aimed at expanding its subscriber base and boosting revenue. The All Access Family plan will offer shared access for up to four users — who can be family members or friends — to the…