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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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Employees at the Axel Springer-owned title are wary about their usage being tracked. More than 70% of Business Insider staff have started using the enterprise version of ChatGPT since its rollout in April, part of a company-wide push to integrate generative AI into daily workflows. The rollout aims for full adoption across the organisation, with ongoing training and support. But staff enthusiasm has been tempered by concerns over how the tool is being monitored and managed. Staff were not initially told that individual usage data was being collected. The Insider Union said it was seeking clarification from management over what…
A new INMA report on newsroom metrics shows top publishers are prioritising quality reads and engagement over clicks. Leading news organisations are moving away from measuring success through traffic volume and impressions, according to a new report from the International News Media Association (INMA). Instead, publishers such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal are placing greater emphasis on metrics that capture the quality of audience engagement – including time spent on articles, depth of reading and subscription conversion rates. The report draws on case studies from 14 major publishers and reflects a broader industry shift towards…
Facing a 50% drop in global online traffic, The Sun is refocusing its digital growth on subscriber memberships and innovative video content. The Sun is refocusing its digital growth on reader memberships and original video content as it adapts to sharp declines in platform-driven traffic, Will Payne, director of digital, told the Newsrewired conference this week. Payne said that global online traffic to The Sun had halved to around 70 million monthly users by late 2024, driven by changes to algorithms at Google and Facebook. In response, The Sun is expanding its Sun Club membership, offering exclusive content and practical…
AI-produced content is reshaping digital publishing and journalism by leveraging advanced SEO tools and AI-driven personalisation to boost Google rankings. While AI amplifies productivity and search visibility, maintaining editorial integrity and ethical standards remains crucial amid growing industry adoption and strategic media partnerships. Ranking with Robots: How AI-Generated Content Maintains its Edge on Google Executive Summary AI-produced content is increasingly dominant in journalism and publishing, leveraging sophisticated artificial intelligence technologies to generate high-quality, relevant material that consistently achieves strong rankings on Google. Advances in AI-driven SEO tools automating keyword research, content structuring, and personalisation provide publishers with significant augmentation of…
A comprehensive study of 20,000 URLs by Semrush shows AI-generated content secures the number one position on Google 54.9% of the time, closely rivalling human-written articles. Marketers report organic traffic gains from AI use, while experts recommend hybrid AI-human workflows to optimise quality and comply with Google’s E-E-A-T standards. How AI-Generated Content Continues to Rank Strongly on Google: Insights from Semrush and Industry Research Executive Summary The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in content creation has reshaped SEO strategies across industries. Semrush’s comprehensive analysis of 20,000 URLs across Google’s top 20 search results revealed that AI-generated content secures the number…
Under CEO Almar Latour, the company is building on its heritage and the brand of the WSJ to become a multi-faceted information provider. Under CEO Almar Latour, Dow Jones is undergoing a major transformation from a traditional media company into a multi-vertical, AI-empowered information services provider. With initiatives like the Dow Jones Leadership Institute and a new AI marketplace, the company aims to double Wall Street Journal digital subscriptions and become an indispensable partner for business professionals worldwide. Speaking on the Innovators Exchange podcast, Latour outlined how trust remains the cornerstone of the company’s strategy, driving subscriptions to the Wall…
The French newspaper has entered a strategic content partnership with the AI firm aiming to enhance search results and develop AI-driven products. French newspaper Le Monde has entered a strategic content partnership with US-based artificial intelligence firm Perplexity, marking a significant step in the race among AI startups to secure access to high-quality journalism. The deal will allow Perplexity’s search engine to use Le Monde’s reporting to enhance its AI-generated responses, while Le Monde will tap into Perplexity’s technology to develop new AI-driven products. Louis Dreyfus, CEO of Le Monde, said the partnership reflects the publication’s ambition to expand its…
The Finance Newsletter will offer accessible, relatable financial insights to young Australians amid rising living costs and economic uncertainties. The Daily Aus has launched The Finance Newsletter, a new initiative designed to make financial news accessible and relatable for young Australians. Initially sponsored by EatClub, a discount dining platform, the newsletter breaks down complex economic stories into clear, jargon-free insights at a time when rising living costs are putting growing pressure on young consumers. The project aims to fill a gap in the market for straightforward financial content. Zara Seidler, co-founder of The Daily Aus, said young Australians were eager…
The title is pivoting its podcast strategy towards a more personal and relatable style. The Economist is reshaping its podcast strategy to build a closer, more personal connection with listeners, as outlined by Andrew Palmer, host of its new Boss Class series and author of the Bartleby column. Speaking to Chris Sutcliffe on the Media Voices podcast, Palmer described how the publication is adapting to changing audience expectations by making its audio content more relatable and conversational. The Economist famously has no bylines in the magazine edition – which it stubbornly calls a “newspaper” – and it has long been felt…
The title’s new bot-produced sports articles combine Major League Baseball schedules with heavy sports betting promotions. USA Today has expanded its use of automated journalism, publishing articles that combine Major League Baseball schedules with sports betting promotions – a move that has reignited concerns about the ethical boundaries between news and marketing. At a glance, the articles appear routine: they list upcoming MLB games under standard headlines, with a byline from a USA Today editor and a short introduction. But embedded throughout are heavy promotions for betting platforms like FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars, offering sign-up bonuses alongside disclaimers about responsible…
