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A recent FIPP webinar sparked a vital conversation about the impact of AI on journalism and publishing. What role should AI play in publishing? A recent webinar hosted by FIPP – the global media network – offered a thoughtful and timely space to explore this often fraught question. Under…...
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Nonprofit news startup shuts down less than two years after launch despite major funding. Houston Landing, a nonprofit digital news outlet launched in June 2023, will close by mid-May after failing to secure sustainable funding. The shutdown highlights the ongoing difficulties faced by nonprofit local news startups even when they…
Kenya’s largest media house struggles with falling ad revenue and high inflation. Nation Media Group (NMG) has reported a loss of $1.9 million (KES 254.4 million) for 2024, a 27% increase on the $1.5 million (KES 205.7 million) loss recorded the previous year. The company blamed falling advertising revenues and…
Jonathan Roberts says storytelling still matters – but the rules of distribution are changing fast. Artificial intelligence is reshaping digital publishing and Dotdash Meredith is among the companies moving quickly to adapt. In a recent interview with The Media Copilot, the company’s Chief Innovation Officer, Dr Jonathan Roberts, outlined how…
New feature aims to help users manage screen time without blocking access. YouTube is developing a new feature that will allow users to set daily time limits for watching Shorts, its short-form video offering. The feature, discovered in the latest beta version of the YouTube app, is designed to help…
Preferences vary widely across age, income and political lines, with many seeking content that reflects their own views. A new study published in the International Journal of Communication has found that while many people say they want impartial news, large sections of the public actually prefer journalism that reflects their…
Dotdash Meredith invests in mobile product aimed at younger, visually-driven audiences. People Magazine has launched its first standalone app, marking a significant new direction for Dotdash Meredith since acquiring the brand in 2021. The app, released on Thursday, features a TikTok-style interface and offers original, swipeable content designed to appeal…...
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New interface offers smarter search, content discovery and real-time alerts. The Associated Press has launched AP Newsroom, a new AI-powered content platform designed to improve how users access and engage with its visual, audio and text-based news coverage. The platform features a redesigned interface and upgraded tools to streamline content discovery and retrieval. Key among them are AI-driven search and recommendation functions, aimed at helping media professionals respond faster to breaking news and uncover new angles for reporting. “The all-new AP Newsroom is a truly user-centric platform that provides seamless access to AP’s rich portfolio of all-formats journalism,” said Kristin…
Newsrooms urged to move beyond experiments and integrate AI into core strategy. Artificial intelligence is no longer optional for newsrooms – it’s existential. That was the message from Ezra Eeman, WAN-IFRA’s AI expert and director of strategy and innovation at Dutch public broadcaster NPO, during a recent industry webinar focused on the future of journalism. Eeman led a wide-ranging discussion on how publishers are responding to the rapid evolution of AI and the strategic shifts required to stay relevant. He shared insights from a January study tour to San Francisco, where media executives met with OpenAI and other startups to…
News publishers warn outdated laws and AI misuse are threatening the future of the press. Media leaders have called on the Irish Government to fast-track long-promised defamation reforms, warning that current laws are among the toughest in the world and are stifling journalism. NewsBrands Ireland urged swift passage of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill, which the Irish government had committed to introducing in the first quarter of 2025. Delays have raised alarm among publishers, who say the existing system imposes excessive legal and financial risks on newsrooms. “We need to create an environment where journalism can thrive, not one where it…
South African publisher recognised for election coverage, creative formats and bold subscriber strategy Daily Maverick has won three honours at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025, recognising its work in reader engagement, digital innovation and subscription growth. The publication’s Elections ’24 newsletter was named Best Newsletter. Designed to inform South Africans in the run-up to the 2024 national elections, the listicle-style format offered quick summaries and encouraged readers to submit questions, which were answered in later editions. It recorded an open rate of 78.4% and saw subscriber numbers grow nearly fivefold—making it the most successful newsletter in the publisher’s…
News outlets call for regulation to stop tech firms using journalism without permission. A coalition of major US news organisations has launched a campaign demanding tighter regulation of how artificial intelligence companies use journalistic content. The campaign, called Support Responsible AI, is coordinated by the News/Media Alliance and backed by publishers including the New York...
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New partnership with Storied Media Group will licence journalism for screen adaptations. The Daily Mail has signed a deal with Storied Media Group to licence its journalism for adaptation into film, television and streaming content – its first formal move into the entertainment industry. The agreement, which also includes science title…
Swiss publisher sees gains in Germany and from premium digital subscriptions. Swiss media company NZZ increased its adjusted operating profit by 11 percent in 2024, driven by growth in digital subscriptions and higher revenue per user, particularly in its German expansion market. Total revenue for the year was 248.3 million…
In a speech at the Society of Editors Media Freedom conference, Mitali Mukherjee highlighted the growing disconnect between news publishers and audiences. Mitali Mukherjee, acting director of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, has warned that the gap between news organisations and their audiences is widening, and said…
Bulletin, which uses Google’s Gemini to summarise its journalism, hits one million views in a day The Independent’s new AI-driven news service, Bulletin, is outperforming traditional articles in reader engagement and has already surpassed one million views in a single day, according to UK editor Chloe Hubbard. Speaking at Advertising…
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Pew study shows public attention to press conflicts has halved since 2017, even as engagement with political news grows Public awareness of Donald Trump’s clashes with the media has dropped sharply since his first term, according to new research from the Pew Research Center, despite a rise in political news engagement overall. Only 36% of Americans say they’ve heard “a lot” about the Trump administration’s interactions with the press, down from 72% in March 2017. The data comes from a survey of 5,123 adults conducted from 24 February to 2 March. The fall in awareness comes even as high-profile stories…
End of manual controls raises concerns over visibility and representation. Google has completed its shift to automatically generated publisher pages in Google News, ending a system that allowed news organisations to manually manage their presence on the platform. The change, finalised late last month, removes tools that let publishers customise how their content appeared, including the ability to create landing pages, set logos, adjust publication titles and control geographic distribution. Google first signalled the change in April 2024 and confirmed it in a February update: “All publication pages in Google News will be generated automatically. Google News will no longer…
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Boston Globe Today is cancelled as the company focuses on other multimedia projects. The Boston Globe has announced the cancellation of its weekday television programme, Boston Globe Today, which was a co-production with the New England Sports Network (NESN. The company laid off four employees and reported that two members of the production team would remain to support upcoming video initiatives. CEO Linda Henry highlighted the complexities tied to daily television production as a driving factor in the decision. Boston Globe Media aims to invest in expanding its multimedia team, producing daily video content across news, sports and entertainment sectors.…
The UK broadcaster is restructuring to create a new division aimed at enhancing audience engagement through AI. The BBC is launching a new department aimed at enhancing audience engagement through the use of artificial intelligence, as part of a strategic overhaul to adapt to changing news consumption patterns. Deborah Turness, the chief executive of BBC...
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The veteran news executive announces his departure, citing a new wave of technological disruption for the business. John Ridding, the group chief executive of the Financial Times, is set to step down after nearly two decades at the helm, a period marked by substantial shifts within the global media landscape. Ridding’s resignation, announced in a...
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As TikTok grapples with potential bans and regulatory scrutiny in the US, its advertising revenue growth may be at risk. TikTok’s advertising revenue is poised to exceed $30 billion this year, with nearly $12 billion of that total at risk if it is banned from operating in the United States. The platform, owned by ByteDance, has been rapidly evolving its role in the advertising landscape, demonstrating effectiveness from consumer discovery to purchase. WARC Media’s latest Platform Insights report provides critical data regarding TikTok’s forecasting and performance. The report estimates that if TikTok’s operations continue unimpeded in the US, its ad…
The FT has announced its acquisition of event organiser Invisso, expanding its premium events across the structured finance and private credit markets. The Financial Times Group has announced the acquisition of Invisso, a prominent organiser of events tailored for the structured finance, bond and private credit markets, from Delinian. This acquisition seeks to enhance FT Live’s range of premium events across both the United States and Europe and reflects the wider trend of publishers seeking diversified revenue streams. Invisso is recognised for its flagship conferences, which include notable events such as Global ABS, ABS East, The Covered Bond Congress, The…
The journalist-centric news outlet Puck is transforming its newsletters into standalone platforms, aiming to enhance subscription growth and coverage. Puck, the journalist-centric news outlet launched in 2021, is evolving its publishing model, with a shift in focus toward its newsletters functioning as standalone platforms. Originally structured to connect audiences with individual journalists rather than the Puck brand, the outlet now sees its newsletters developing into more complex products. CEO Sarah Personette discussed this transformation during a recent episode of the Digiday Podcast. She said that while the central model of featuring journalists remains intact, the company is enhancing its newsletter…
The newspaper has launched new digital features, including AI-driven analysis of its op-eds, at the behest of its owner Patrick Soon-Shiong. The Los Angeles Times has unveiled a series of new digital features in an initiative unveiled by its owner Patrick Soon-Shiong. A core component is Insights, an AI-driven feature designed to accompany articles written...
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A new report from the International News Media Association discusses the issues of news avoidance. A new report from the International News Media Association (INMA) highlights the growing issue of news avoidance in the media industry and offers strategies for companies to engage audiences and enhance their sustainability. The report, titled How Media Companies Can Combat News Avoidance and authored by INMA Ideas Blog editor Paula Felps, outlines the psychological aspects of news avoidance and the associated costs that this trend imposes on audience engagement and financial stability for news organisations. The increasing phenomena of news fatigue, mistrust in the…
NBCUniversal reveals plans for a new mobile-first news option featuring both live streams and on-demand content. NBCUniversal is set to launch a “mobile first” news service, reflecting its strategy to appeal to the evolving preferences of younger viewers. Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCUniversal’s news operations, announced the initiative during an event in Washington yesterday organised by Semafor, indicating that the new service would cater to a demographic increasingly reliant on digital platforms for news consumption. The forthcoming news outlet will feature a combination of short-form and long-form video content, with assets produced by NBC News anchors and correspondents. This project…
The Canadian Privacy Commissioner launches an investigation into X following allegations of improper use of personal data for AI training. Elon Musk’s social media platform X is being investigated by Canada’s privacy commissioner over allegations that it is using personal data from Canadians to train AI models, which may contravene national privacy laws. The Canadian Privacy Commissioner announced the investigation on Thursday, highlighting concerns regarding the potential violations of the federal Privacy Act. In its statement, the office emphasised that the investigation would specifically examine the collection, use and disclosure of personal data by X for AI training purposes. However,…
