The Irish Times has reduced its daily digital output to prioritise quality The move aims to produce deeper, more trustworthy journalism amid a crowded news cycle Editors focus on richer reporting, investigation, and stronger storytelling strategies In an era when newsrooms chase clicks with relentless publishing schedules, The Irish Times has acknowledged that it has adopted a publishing trend that few big organisations talk about publicly, but many practice behind the scenes: it deliberately started publishing fewer stories. The decision, taken two years ago, was rooted in a simple but bold idea: that readers would value depth over speed, substance…

Reuters Institute reports usage of AI tools in news has doubled in a year, now at 34% weekly Most people distrust AI-generated news, favouring human journalists Transparency about AI’s role in journalism is crucial for maintaining trust Public use of generative AI tools has doubled in the past year, but most people remain uncomfortable with the idea of artificial intelligence creating news, according to a new report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The 2025 Generative AI and News report, based on surveys in six countries, finds that while awareness of generative AI is now nearly universal,…

OpenAI introduces Sora 2, an advanced AI model for video and audio creation Sora app offers TikTok-style short clips with personalised AI-generated Cameos Launch raises industry debates on copyright, authenticity, and societal impact OpenAI has unveiled Sora 2, its latest AI model for video and audio generation, alongside a new TikTok-style app called Sora that places AI-made clips directly into social feeds. The app, initially invite-only in the US and Canada on iOS, will expand gradually as the company manages high computing demands and rolls out safety controls. Sora presents a vertical feed of 10-second videos created with Sora 2,…

Barry Diller advocates for internal innovation and diversification for legacy media Rebranding of Dotdash Meredith to People Inc. signals a shift toward integrated, product-based revenues Emphasising content as a foundation for brand licensing and physical products amid digital disruption Barry Diller, chairman of IAC, has set out his vision for the future of People Inc, the media group formerly known as Dotdash Meredith. Speaking on the Invest Like The Best podcast, he said the July 2025 rebrand was more than cosmetic: it marked a strategy to confront declining traffic from platforms like Google and adapt to the rise of AI-driven…

The London Spy halts publication citing burnout and unmet goals Growing new outlets suggest a renaissance in London’s local journalism Subscribers offered partial refunds as the team considers a scaled-back return The London Spy, a newsletter devoted to long-form reporting on the city’s news and culture, has announced it is pausing publication after nearly two years, citing burnout and the difficulty of sustaining the workload. The independent outlet had come close to covering its costs through paid subscriptions – enough for one of the founders to cut back their day job – but said deadlines had begun to dictate the work more…

Social start-up secures over $10 million in new funding Launch of SaySo, a creator-centric app, aims to deepen audience engagement and monetisation Caliber expands its portfolio, focusing on diverse revenue streams amid industry shifts The News Movement, the Gen Z-focused social-led media brand, has entered a new phase of growth and maturity following a significant investment believed to exceed $10 million. This infusion of capital marks a transition from its early “scrappy start-up” days to a more established media entity under the new name of Caliber. Caliber was created to oversee a portfolio of socially native brands, including The News…

Darcy’s newsletter recruits top reporters from Vanity Fair and The Wrap to deepen media coverage Status transitions to a seven-day publication, incorporating a new video podcast, Power Lines Growth driven by a focus on accountability journalism in an increasingly consolidated media landscape Oliver Darcy, the former CNN media reporter who launched the independent newsletter Status, is expanding his media-focused publication with new editorial hires, a daily publishing schedule and a push into video. Darcy, who left CNN in August 2024 after serving as senior media reporter and writing the network’s Reliable Sources newsletter, has recruited two high-profile journalists: Brian Lowry…

Activist investor Fivespan pushes for faster AI adoption at the NYT Proposes AI-driven enhancements to subscriptions, content, and revenue streams NYT balances cautious approach with the pressure to innovate amid digital disruption Fivespan Partners, the activist investment firm, has taken a stake in The New York Times Company and is urging the publisher to accelerate its use of artificial intelligence. In a letter to investors obtained by Bloomberg, Fivespan described AI as a catalyst that could expand the Times’ global reach, improve subscriber conversion and open new revenue streams. The firm argues that AI could strengthen the Times’ bundled subscription…

Marcus Rashford interview amassed 1.4m+ streams and 48.8m short‑form views in 48 hours Goalhanger leverages licensed LaLiga clips and cinematic production to boost reach and commercial value Model raises new monetisation opportunities and questions over access to expensive match and archive rights A special episode of The Rest Is Football featuring the Barcelona and England footballer Marcus Rashford has underlined Goalhanger’s rise as one of the most successful challenger brands in news media, drawing more than 1.4 million streams and almost 49 million social views within 48 hours of release. The 40-minute interview — filmed in Barcelona and hosted by…

Reach says Guten cut breaking‑news publish time from nine minutes to 90 seconds Plans to extend Guten into image selection, SEO optimisation and social orchestration across 120+ brands Company stresses human‑in‑the‑loop review, quotation‑fidelity checks and entity‑mismatch safeguards Reach plc is accelerating the rollout of its in-house AI system, Guten, expanding beyond automated redrafts into content recommendation, image selection for search optimisation and orchestration of social channels. In a blog for Amazon Web Services (AWS), Reach data scientists said the goal is to make Guten a central engine across the group’s 120-plus brands. Built on AWS technologies including Amazon Bedrock, AWS…