Heller shifts Business Insider towards specialised business beats Focus on collaboration aims to combat newsroom silos Emphasis on timely, objective reporting in a competitive landscape A year into her role as editor-in-chief of Business Insider, Jamie Heller is sharpening the publication’s focus on specialised business journalism while pushing for a more collaborative newsroom culture. Heller, who took over in September 2024 after two decades at The Wall Street Journal, told LinkedIn’s Andrew Murfett that her priority is to move away from siloed content production and towards a unified editorial identity. “People did their thing,” she said of the earlier approach,…

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…

Google ceases political ads in the EU ahead of October 2025 regulation Meta announces similar halt, citing regulatory burdens Shift signals changing landscape for digital political communication and online transparency Google has pre-emptively ceased accepting political advertisements across the European Union, well in advance of the EU’s Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation taking effect on October 10. Under the new EU regulation, any ad deemed political must be explicitly identified, including disclosing the sponsor, relevant election or referendum, payment amounts and targeting methods. Advertisers must declare whether their campaign falls under the political advertisement definition by responding…

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…

Future plc launches Collab to unite digital creators with trusted brands High-profile titles like Marie Claire and Who What Wear participate Initiative aims to deliver authentic content through collaboration and innovation Future has launched a new initiative, Collab, designed to bring together the influence of digital creators with the authority of its established media brands. The programme pairs creators with titles such as Marie Claire, Who What Wear, Ideal Home and Homes & Gardens to produce content that speaks authentically to each brand’s audience. Hillary Kerr, senior vice president of Women & Luxury at Future and co-founder of Who What…

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…

A coalition of leading economists highlights the role of independent journalism in global economic health Misinformation risks are escalating with AI, threatening social stability and market integrity Urgent policy actions are needed to sustain trustworthy media and support economic resilience A coalition of 11 leading economists, including Nobel laureates Joseph Stiglitz and Daron Acemoğlu, has issued a stark warning that the collapse of independent journalism poses a direct threat to global economic prosperity. Their new report, The Economic Imperative of Investing in Public Interest Media, published by the High-Level Panel on Public Interest Media convened by the Forum on Information…

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…

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…

The New York Times develops bespoke AI tools to enhance investigative reporting Internal tool “Cheat Sheet” streamlines complex data analysis for journalists The organisation balances AI innovation with ethical and legal considerations The New York Times has made significant strides in integrating artificial intelligence technology into its investigative journalism, enabling reporters to tackle complex investigations that would have been unfeasible just a few years ago. Under the leadership of Zach Seward, appointed as editorial director for AI initiatives in December 2023, the Times has developed bespoke AI tools that empower journalists to analyse vast volumes of video and textual data…