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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 study by SE Ranking raises concerns among publishers about reduced external traffic and the future of SEO strategies. A new study by SEO platform SE Ranking shows that Google’s AI-generated search overviews are now driving more than 40% of users back to Google’s own pages, intensifying concerns among media publishers about shrinking external traffic and the future of SEO. Analysing over 140,000 AI search responses across five major US states, including New York and California, the study found that 43.42% of links in AI-generated summaries pointed to Google-owned properties. As users navigate increasingly AI-driven search results, they now click…
Advances in AI summarisation have caused 75% of Google queries to be answered without clicks, cutting traffic to independent websites and undermining their revenue models. Cloudflare calls for industry-wide compensation frameworks to protect content creators and preserve diversity online. The Decline of Traditional Web Traffic in the Era of Zero-Click Search For over a decade and a half, search engines—primarily Google—served as the pivotal gateway to internet content, underpinning the economic model of the web. Under this model, content creators optimised their material for search engine ranking, attracting visitors who were then monetised through advertising, affiliate marketing, or direct sales.…
The project aims to support and connect independent news creators with traditional media through training, funding, and industry collaboration. Google has launched the Global News Gaps Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening emerging news creators and bridging them with traditional media organisations. The announcement was made during WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress in Krakow last week. The project has three main pillars. The first, the News Creators Project, will be led by FT Strategies, with WAN-IFRA acting as the lead industry association partner. It will map and deepen understanding of the new wave of news providers operating mainly on social…
With over two decades in NLP, Amanda Stent is focusing on generative AI applications to transform financial analysis while navigating risks like AI hallucinations. Amanda Stent, a pioneer in natural language processing, is leading Bloomberg’s AI strategy at a time when generative AI is reshaping financial services. With more than two decades of experience, Stent has witnessed the field’s evolution first-hand – from the early days of niche research to today’s AI-driven transformation. Completing her PhD at the University of Rochester in 2001, Stent specialised in natural language generation long before it became a mainstream focus. Reflecting on her career…
Alibaba unveils ZeroSearch, a novel method that substitutes costly external search API calls with internally simulated queries from a large language model, promising to slash training expenses for AI models by as much as 88%. This innovation could democratise AI development amid growing competition in China’s cloud services sector. Alibaba Proposes ZeroSearch Method to Reduce Language Model Training Costs by Up to 88% Introduction Alibaba has announced an innovative approach termed ZeroSearch, aimed at significantly lowering the costs associated with training large language models (LLMs). The firm claims that by eliminating reliance on costly third-party search platforms, ZeroSearch can reduce…
The Murdoch-led company has reported a surge in quarterly net profits to $107 million, outperforming Wall Street expectations. News Corp has reported robust quarterly profits, driven by strong performance in its digital businesses and the continued success of its Dow Jones division, led by The Wall Street Journal. For the third quarter ending March 31, the company recorded net income of $107 million, or 14 cents per share, up from $64 million, or 7 cents per share, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings came in at 17 cents per share, comfortably ahead of analyst expectations of 13 cents. Revenue for…
The website’s recent experiments with AI chatbots spotlight both the opportunities and challenges faced by modern newsrooms in engaging audiences and maintaining journalistic trust amid evolving technology. The Texas Tribune’s recent experiments with AI chatbots offer a window into how newsrooms are grappling with the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence. Presented at the Hacks/Hackers Journalism AI conference in Baltimore, the Tribune’s trials explored how chatbots might improve audience engagement without undermining trust. At the heart of the Tribune’s exploration was a question many newsrooms are now asking: can AI-powered chatbots serve as meaningful interfaces between the newsroom and the…
The aggregator has expanded its AI-driven news platform beyond iOS with a new web version. Particle, the AI-powered news app co-founded by former Twitter engineers, has launched a web version as it looks to broaden access and establish itself as an alternative to traditional aggregators like Flipboard and SmartNews. Previously available only on iOS, the new web version brings Particle’s summarised, AI-curated news experience to desktop users. The platform uses LLMs to generate concise, multi-perspective summaries of articles from a wide range of sources. The aim is to help users cut through the noise of today’s fragmented news environment without…
The New York Times beat analyst expectations with strong results. The New York Times added 250,000 digital-only subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, helping push total revenue up 7.1% to $635.9 million and delivering better-than-expected profits despite continued pressure on its print business. Nearly half of its digital subscribers now take more than one product, a sign that its bundling strategy – which combines news, lifestyle, games, The Athletic and Wirecutter – is gaining traction. Average revenue per user rose to $9.54, up 3.6% year-on-year. Digital advertising also grew strongly, up 12.4% to $70.9 million. Total ad revenue rose…
The paper has relaunched its mobile app with personalised content, a dedicated podcast tab and text-to-speech functionality. The Guardian has relaunched its mobile app with a new focus on personalisation, audio features and visual storytelling, part of a broader strategy to cement direct relationships with its growing global audience. It also redesigned its web homepage with a focus on being “mobile first”. The redesigned app introduces a dedicated podcast tab and a text-to-speech feature that lets users listen to articles, reflecting the publisher’s push into audio as a key driver of engagement. An in-app audio player and a new puzzles…
