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Dow Jones aims for $1bn in annual earnings within five years amid shift to digital and AI-driven products The segment’s revenue now 82% digital, with a focus on subscriptions and data services Growth driven by AI licensing, risk and energy intelligence, and enterprise news News Corp said Dow Jones, the…
Axios cuts 11 newsroom roles to focus on deep subject expertise Company aims to build a ‘newsroom of the future’ blending human skill and AI Shift reflects broader trend towards niche authority in digital media Axios has cut 11 newsroom roles as it pivots away from general assignment reporting towards…
Jamie Stockwell set to start as vice president of news at USA TODAY in March 2026 Will focus on impartial reporting, innovation, and expanding audience reach Brings extensive experience from The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Axios Local USA Today has appointed Jamie Stockwell as vice president of…
Vox names Steve Heuser as executive editor, starting 23 March Heuser brings extensive experience from Politico and Boston Globe Focus on strengthening coverage across politics, policy, and explanatory journalism Vox has named Steve Heuser as executive editor, the company said in a statement, with Heuser due to begin the role on 23 March. The appointment was announced by Vox’s editor‑in‑chief and publisher Swati Sharma, who said Heuser would work with the newsroom’s leadership to shape coverage priorities, bolster editors and reporters, and help steer the outlet’s journalism amid a rapidly changing media environment. At Vox, Heuser will have editorial oversight…
Rashida Jones, former MSNBC president, takes on leadership of Uncensored Uncensored aims to diversify its streaming and social content globally Industry observers see her role as key to scaling Morgan’s digital brand Former MSNBC president Rashida Jones has been appointed chief executive of Uncensored, the digital media venture fronted by British broadcaster Piers Morgan. The appointment puts Jones in charge of strategy, operations and editorial development as Uncensored looks to broaden its mix of streaming and social content beyond its flagship programme, Piers Morgan Uncensored. Her arrival comes as digital news and commentary ventures race to build sustainable models based…
Bonnier News’ profitability increased by 29% in 2025, driven by digital subscriptions Digital revenue now accounts for over 60% of total income, with nearly 500,000 digital subscribers The company anticipates a stronger year in 2026 with continued growth in readership and advertising Bonnier News ended 2025 with sharply improved profitability and continued growth in its subscription business, the Swedish media group said, positioning the company for what its chief executive expects will be a stronger 2026. The results highlight the steady shift toward reader revenue and digital products across the group’s portfolio of national and local titles. The publisher reported…
Traditional newsrooms are overwhelmed with extensive coverage for huge events Readers primarily seek perspective and education, not multiple updates News organisations should prioritise analysis and opinion to better serve digital audiences This is from our weekly Editor’s picks newsletter. Sign up for free here I did something I do very rarely this week: I turned on our television at home in the morning. The reason, unsurprisingly, was the war in Iran. My goal was to get up to date with all the latest news. And I did. If nothing else, rolling TV news stations are always quick on to…
ESPN hires six experienced journalists from The Washington Post amid industry reshuffle New recruits bolster ESPN’s investigative and long‑form sports coverage The move highlights the widening talent gap and strategic shifts after Post’s sports desk closure Five weeks after The Washington Post dismantled its sports desk, ESPN has hired six of the newspaper’s former reporters, a move that follows a similar mass hiring by The Athletic, which is part of The New York Times. The hires reflect a broader shift in sports journalism, as legacy newspapers shrink specialist desks while broadcasters and digital outlets invest in reporting capacity aimed at…
Steve Grove discusses the decline of traditional local newspapers amid rising citizen reporting The Star Tribune adapts through digital innovation, risking operational cuts Signs of growth emerge through increased online subscriptions despite funding challenges Sometimes the context around a conversation reshapes its meaning. That was evident at last Friday’s Good…
RAG combines retrieval and generative models to deliver up-to-date, accurate answers Structured data and schema markup boost content discoverability for AI systems SEO strategies are shifting towards fact clarity and entity prominence to favour AI-driven search answers Retrieval-Augmented Generation — or RAG — is changing how information is surfaced online.…
Indian newsrooms focus on deploying AI for operational efficiency and editorial integrity Practical case studies highlight automation of routine tasks and fact-checking tools Industry emphasises responsible AI use, governance and safeguarding against manipulated content Leaders from India’s newsrooms joined international experts in Bengaluru last week for WAN-IFRA’s AI in Media…
Mediahuis reports marginal revenue growth of 2% in 2025, with a strategic shift from print to digital The company’s radio and online marketplace divisions experience notable expansion Stronger cash position enables further digital investments and cross-border acquisitions across Europe Mediahuis, the Belgium-based publisher which also has titles in the Netherland,…
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Major UK news organisations launch SPUR to combat unauthorised AI training use Aim to establish licensing standards and secure fair compensation for original reporting Initiative underscores concerns over AI’s impact on journalism’s economic sustainability Some of Britain’s largest news organisations have launched a coalition to challenge the unauthorised use of…
Programme targets young media leaders across EMEA to foster responsible AI use in newsrooms 12-week, tuition-free initiative supported by Google News Initiative aims to narrow innovation gap Focus on skills development through real-world challenges, mentorship, and collaborative learning WAN-IFRA has unveiled the NextGen AI Leaders Programme, a 12-week initiative to…
The Washington Post faces over $100 million losses, prompting major layoffs. Costs have risen 16% while output has fallen 42%, highlighting financial strain. Leadership aims to reposition the newsroom as a distinctive, must-read outlet amid changing reader habits. The Washington Post lost more than $100 million last, following a $77…
Politico to launch in Australia, targeting policy professionals and political obsessives Moves into a market dominated by News Corp and Nine Entertainment with a premium, insider-focused model Aims to fill a gap in policy intelligence and deepen political coverage in the Australian context Politico will launch in Australia later this…
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John Mulholland brings decades of international editorial experience to the paper His appointment aims to enhance breaking coverage and long-form storytelling The outlet seeks to innovate tone, technique, and technology in local journalism Kevin Delaney, editor in chief of The San Francisco Standard, has appointed Fleet Street veteran John Mulholland as managing editor, according to a staff memo published by Talking Biz News. Mulholland will oversee day-to-day news operations, working with section editors on breaking coverage and long-form journalism. He will report to Delaney and is due to start on Monday 30 March. He lives in Sacramento and has served…
Lenore Taylor announces her departure after 13 years at Guardian Australia, including a decade as editor Under her leadership, the outlet became one of Australia’s most-read news sources, with major award wins A successor will be chosen through an open process, with David Munk serving as interim editor until then Lenore Taylor has announced she will step down from Guardian Australia after 13 years in senior roles that included a decade as the title’s editor, leaving the organisation she helped establish in 2013. Taylor joined Guardian Australia as a senior member of staff at its May 2013 launch and quickly…
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The state proposes groundbreaking legislation to force tech giants like Google and Meta to financially support regional journalism. Oregon lawmakers are pushing ahead with legislation that would force Google and Meta to pay local news outlets for using their content, after a senior news executive warned that AI-powered search features are already undermining journalism. John Maher, president of The Oregonian and OregonLive, told a state Senate hearing he had searched online for one of his newsroom’s articles and was shown not just an AI-generated summary of the piece, but extracts from other sources commenting on it. “There was little reason…
Users turned to AI chatbots like Grok, ChatGPT and Gemini for fact-checking, only to encounter frequent inaccuracies. A four-day flare-up between India and Pakistan has exposed the limitations of AI chatbots as tools for verifying information in real time. As images and videos flooded social media, users across both countries increasingly turned to platforms like xAI’s Grok, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini for answers. Instead, many were met with confusion, errors and even fabricated claims. On X (formerly Twitter), queries such as “Hey @Grok, is this true?” became common as people sought instant fact-checks for fast-moving developments. But the bots…
Around 10,000 Hungarians staged a silent protest on Budapest’s Freedom Bridge to oppose a government bill permitting the monitoring and potential banning of foreign-funded media. Thousands of Hungarians gathered in Budapest this weekend to protest against a proposed law widely seen as a threat to media freedom and civil liberties. Around 10,000 people joined a silent demonstration on the city’s Freedom Bridge, holding signs demanding the withdrawal of the bill put forward by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party. The legislation would allow the government to monitor, sanction and potentially ban media outlets and non-governmental organisations that receive foreign…
The franchise agreement will form a digital-first platform curating food, culture, entertainment and events. Quint Digital is set to bring the Time Out brand to India under a new franchise agreement with Time Out Group, marking a significant expansion into lifestyle and cultural media. The deal will see the launch of Time Out India, a digital-first platform covering food, drink, culture, entertainment and events across the country. The site aims to serve both local residents and international visitors seeking authentic urban experiences. “With Time Out, we’re excited to bring a game-changing experience to the country,” said Ritu Kapur, managing director…
The Poynter Institute’s new programme aims to rebuild trust in AI-driven journalism amid audience scepticism. As newsrooms rush to adopt artificial intelligence to streamline workflows and enhance reporting, many of their audiences remain deeply uneasy about the technology’s growing role. That disconnect presents a serious challenge for trust in journalism and has prompted the Poynter Institute to develop a new resource aimed at bridging the gap. The Talking About AI: Newsroom Toolkit is designed to help journalists speak more clearly and confidently about how they use AI in their work. Backed by Microsoft and developed with The Associated Press, the…
BI is increasing its reliance on AI and will focus on events amid falling traffic. Business Insider is laying off around 21% of its staff as part of a major restructuring aimed at addressing sharp declines in web traffic and the growing impact of generative AI. The move, outlined in a memo from CEO Barbara Peng, comes just weeks after the publisher made headlines over its use of AI and union fears over the monitoring of employees. Peng told staff that while revenue per web visit has doubled over the past two years, 70% of Business Insider’s business remains heavily…
Why OpenAI’s $6.5 billion bet on Jony Ive could herald the first truly independent intelligence device Fresh from attending the INMA World Congress in New York, I find myself grappling with an uncomfortable truth that overshadowed the entire conference. While we discussed the future of journalism, OpenAI’s latest AI model was attempting to avoid being shut down and lying about its behaviour when questioned. Researchers described this development as “alarming” and a clear demonstration of AI systems pursuing self-preservation. When o1 was led to believe it would be shut down, it attempted to deactivate oversight mechanisms 5% of the…
Broadsheet Media is set to debut its first international edition in London in September 2025,. Broadsheet Media, the independent Australian publisher known for its curated city guides and cultural journalism, is stepping onto the global stage with a new London edition and a slate of high-profile hires to lead the charge. The expansion is the company’s first major international move since its founding in Melbourne in 2009. Broadsheet has since built a loyal following across Australia with editions in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. It is known for its distinctive tone, tight curation and focus on food, design, fashion…
The move is in stark contrast to the legal battle it is fighting with OpenAI. The New York Times has signed a landmark licensing deal with Amazon that will allow the tech giant to use its journalism across a range of artificial intelligence products. The agreement covers content from the Times, NYT Cooking and The Athletic, and is the paper’s first major partnership involving generative AI. The deal comes as the Times is also pursuing a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of using millions of its articles without permission to train large language models. Taken together, the…
The move aims to address tax inequalities, protect media diversity and ensure these corporations contribute fairly to public finances. Germany is preparing to introduce a new platform solidarity levy on global tech giants such as Google and Meta, according to Wolfram Weimer, the culture minister. The 10 percent levy – modelled on a similar system in Austria – is designed to address what the government sees as unfair tax advantages and to strengthen media diversity by rebalancing competition between platforms and publishers. “These corporations benefit enormously from the media and cultural achievements as well as the infrastructure of our country,”…
