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Former National World executives introduce Profenx, blending AI tools with creator-led content Company develops a platform to enhance digital content economics and expand through licensing and acquisitions Backed by Jaipur Capital, Profenx aims to reshape publishing with innovative models across global markets A group of former National World executives has…
Bloomberg journalism now accessible directly within CisionOne platform for corporate users Aims to streamline news monitoring and response strategies for communications teams Reflects a trend towards seamless integration of media content and analytics for enterprise agility Bloomberg Media has partnered with Cision to make Bloomberg’s journalism available within CisionOne, the…
Rainer Esser asserts AI will enhance journalism’s value by emphasising human connection Calls for news organisations to recognise their worth and partner confidently with tech giants Personal storytelling highlights irreplaceable human element in investigative journalism If you’re invited to speak at a conference, you really don’t want a slot at…
Simon Robinson, currently a Reuters executive, to lead ABC News in September First external hire for the role in decades amid leadership reshuffle Broadcaster seeks to rejuvenate its journalistic output amid ongoing transition Australia’s ABC has chosen Reuters executive Simon Robinson as its new director of news and current affairs, ending days of speculation after the broadcaster’s surprise leadership change. Robinson, currently deputy to Reuters’ editor-in-chief, will take up the post in September. The ABC said he would become its next Director of News and Current Affairs, and described the appointment as the first external hire for the role in…
CNN sues Perplexity AI over copyright violations OpenAI publishes governance framework aligned with new regulations State versus federal fights intensify over AI regulation jurisdiction Three developments last week underscored how fragmented AI governance has become: CNN sued Perplexity AI over alleged copying of its journalism; OpenAI published a governance framework tied to emerging EU and California rules; and the legal battle over state AI regulation in the US continued to intensify. The disputes show AI policy evolving on multiple fronts at once. Copyright enforcement, safety disclosure requirements and constitutional fights over state regulation are advancing separately, forcing AI companies to…
The Vatican’s encyclical calls for AI regulation based on law, oversight and human judgement Pope warns against autonomous weapons, worker displacement and AI-driven conflict Emphasises the importance of moral language in global AI governance debates Pope Leo XIV has thrust the Vatican into the centre of the global debate over artificial intelligence, using his first encyclical to argue that the technology must be governed by law, oversight and human judgement rather than left to market forces or military competition. Entitled Magnifica humanitas — “Magnificent Humanity” — the document presents AI as one of the defining moral questions of the age.…
Goalhanger, launched by Gary Lineker, expands into backing early-stage media companies Moves include investments in Invisible Media and Backyard Cricket to diversify portfolio Company shifts focus from advertising to subscriptions and live events, reaching over 250,000 subscribers Gary Lineker’s media company is expanding beyond podcast production after helping launch Goalhanger Ventures, a new investment arm aimed at backing creator-led media businesses. The move marks a broader shift for Goalhanger as it seeks to build influence across the wider creator economy, not just podcasting. The company has grown rapidly on the back of hit shows such as The Rest is Politics…
Bezos defends the profitability of journalism as a measure of relevance Changes in Google search algorithms threaten traditional news revenue To succeed, news organisations must focus on delivering value and distinctive reporting Jeff Bezos sometimes makes agreeing with him very difficult. This was the case earlier this week when he said in an interview with CNBC that President Donald Trump was “more mature” in his second term than his first and that Amazon’s commission of the Melania documentary was in no way whatsoever an attempt at “buying influence”. It is profoundly depressing that one of the features of this…
The Economist tests agent-readable content to adapt for AI intermediaries New formats aim to balance discoverability with brand control Internal AI adoption speeds product development and fosters ‘vibe coding’ culture The Economist is redesigning parts of its digital operation for a future in which AI assistants, rather than search engines…
The CMA approves the $3.7 billion acquisition with a sale of Shutterstock’s editorial arm The move aims to prevent market dominance in UK news imagery The deal highlights industry pressures from AI and digital content shifts Britain’s competition regulator has cleared Getty Images’ $3.7 billion takeover of Shutterstock, but only…
Axios expands local reporting to 35 cities with plans for 100. AI tools like GPT assist in drafting and editing, reducing costs. The company balances automation with journalistic integrity amidst industry scepticism. Axios is betting that artificial intelligence can do something many publishers have struggled to achieve for years: make…
Byron Allen expresses continued interest in acquiring The Washington Post Set to control BuzzFeed and HuffPost through latest deal Envisions broader streaming strategy with BuzzFeed to rival established digital outlets Byron Allen has said he still wants to buy The Washington Post, even as he prepares to take control of…
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Examines the American focus on prestigious awards over reader needs Critiques the biased and inward-looking nature of the Pulitzers Argues that abolition could renew journalism’s relevance to the public The difference between American and British journalism is clear in what they choose to display in their newsrooms. Visit any…
Mediahuis and other major news organisations form SPUR to address AI content use Initiative aims to create standard licensing frameworks for AI and journalism Focus on transparency, traceability, and fair remuneration for news content Mediahuis, the acquisitive Belgian publisher with outlets across Europe, has become a founding member of SPUR,…
MIT Sloan Management Review to cease print publication in 2026 Transition to newsletters, videos, social media and podcasts A strategic response to changing management communication trends MIT’s decision to close MIT Sloan Management Review after 67 years marks the end of one of the most durable business school brand extensions…
Byron Allen’s family office to acquire a controlling stake in BuzzFeed for $120 million The deal includes a shift in leadership and a focus on AI and user-generated content BuzzFeed aims to reinvent itself amid declining revenues and a disrupted digital landscape BuzzFeed has struck a deal to hand control…
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Newsweek recovered from debt and declining readership through strategic alliances Key partnerships with Google Cloud and Statista drove significant growth in traffic and trust The revival exemplifies a shift towards collaborative models in legacy media success stories Newsweek’s turnaround under chief executive Dev Pragad has been driven less by internal restructuring than by a series of partnerships that helped rebuild the publisher’s audience, technology and commercial business. When Pragad took over, the company was carrying more than $25 million in debt and struggling with declining readership. Rather than rebuild every capability in-house, Newsweek focused on outside partnerships to supply technical…
The Washington Post begins rehiring staff after massive layoffs in February Some employees returned on a temporary basis to fill critical gaps The move raises questions about the paper’s strategic direction and workforce stability The Washington Post is attempting to stabilise its newsroom after February’s sweeping layoffs by quietly bringing back some of the journalists it had just let go, a sign of how quickly the impact of the cuts became apparent. According to reporting by the Columbia Journalism Review, editors began contacting dismissed reporters in March, asking some to return on what the union calls a “delayed layoff” basis.…
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AI models like GPT-5 struggle to accurately verify photo provenance Current tools often produce confident yet incorrect results, risking spread of misinformation AI can support human fact-checkers as a supplementary resource, but cannot replace expert judgement The growing sophistication of AI language models such as OpenAI’s GPT-5 has raised hopes that they could help verify photographs online, spotting visual clues, geolocating obscure images and even detecting fakes. But new research from the Tow Center for Digital Journalism suggests the technology is far from reliable when it comes to confirming provenance — and mayrisk adding confusion. In tests involving seven leading…
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…
ChatGPT-5’s increased token usage raises costs for publishers Different models needed for various publishing tasks Speed and efficiency now key to successful AI integration in media When ChatGPT-5 launched, I was ready to double down on my loyalty to OpenAI. Tokens looked cheaper on paper, and, as a publisher-facing tech business, NoahWire consumes AI at scale to create, curate and distribute content. Every improvement in the models means an improvement in what we can deliver. But within weeks that optimism turned into hard questions about cost, speed and reliability. On launch day, Sam Altman, OpenAI’s ceo, proudly said API…
The New York Times introduces a new campaign It’s your World to Understand Campaign adopts a lifestyle-oriented approach, moving away from traditional political themes Reflects a broader brand evolution amid digital transformation and diverse agency collaborations The New York Times has unveiled a new brand campaign, It’s Your World to Understand, marking a departure from the political and journalism-centric themes of recent years in favour of a lifestyle-oriented approach. The campaign is the first from Isle of Any, the newly formed agency led by Laurie Howell and Toby Treyer-Evans, who previously worked on major Times projects while at Droga5. The…
Google’s AI Overviews have slashed click‑throughs, accelerating a summer collapse in referral traffic Publishers’ blanket bot blocks (often via Cloudflare) have severed backend discovery, sometimes wiping out sites overnight Pay per crawl offers pennies back — the real solution is nuanced: protect against abuse but keep routes open and build direct audiences This summer’s plunge in news traffic was not just about Google’s AI Overviews redefining how people find information. It was a perfect storm: Google cutting clicks at the front end, and publishers, through Cloudflare’s default bot blocking, cutting off the back-end pathways that help stories “grow legs”.…
AAP will supply real-time, fact-based copy to Google’s Gemini for Australian users Deal highlights growing trend of newsrooms licensing feeds to AI platforms amid digital transformation Industry raises questions on editorial oversight, monetisation and trust as content is embedded in AI responses Australian Associated Press (AAP) will provide its newswire content to Google’s Gemini AI chatbot under a new partnership aimed at improving the timeliness and reliability of the tool’s responses for Australian users. AAP, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, is positioning the agreement as part of its digital transformation strategy and as recognition of its independence and…
WAN-IFRA appoints JP/Politiken CEO Stig Ørskov as chief executive from early 2026 Vincent Peyrègne, CEO since 2012, will stay on as senior strategic advisor New leadership expected to push innovation, collaboration and press freedom advocacy WAN-IFRA has appointed Stig Ørskov as its next chief executive, succeeding Vincent Peyrègne, who is stepping down after more than a decade leading the global association of news publishers. Ørskov, currently CEO of JP/Politiken Media Group in Denmark and vice-president of WAN-IFRA, will take over in early 2026. Peyrègne, who became CEO in 2012, is credited with stabilising WAN-IFRA’s finances, expanding its membership base and…
Substack now offers in‑app purchases in its iOS app after a pilot with 30,000 creators, speeding checkout and improving paid sign‑ups App Store rules mean Apple handles billing, takes a commission and pays Substack monthly Creators can disable in‑app payments or override pricing, but external web links are tightly restricted and revenue management becomes more complex Substack has switched on Apple in-app purchases across its iOS app, letting iPhone users subscribe to paid newsletters without leaving the app. The rollout follows tests with about 30,000 creators, and industry reports say more than 30,000 publications now have the option enabled. Substack…
Evidence links heavy media exposure to heightened stress Sensory diets can reduce anxiety and restore focus Practical steps for staff and readers include dimming screens, nature sounds and brief walks When people talk about news avoidance, they usually mean it’s something that readers and viewers are doing. But the producers of news are equally exposed to distressing headlines and imagery — and research shows it takes a measurable toll. Psychology Today recently highlighted the idea of a “sensory diet” as a practical way to manage that exposure, and the concept may be as relevant to newsroom staff as it is…
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…
