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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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The US investment group has reached an agreement to acquire The Telegraph overcoming previous governmental hurdles. US investment group RedBird Capital Partners has reached an agreement to acquire the Telegraph Media Group for £500 million, marking the end of a protracted saga marked by political opposition and scrutiny over foreign influence. The in-principle deal gives RedBird “sole control” of the publisher, which includes the Telegraph’s print and digital operations, while Abu Dhabi-based International Media Investments (IMI) retains a minority stake in line with UK rules that cap foreign state ownership of newspapers at 15%. The agreement follows the collapse of…
The publisher is to launch Ouest-France TV in September 2025, aiming to engage underserved young adults aged 25 to 49 beyond Paris with locally focused video content. Ouest France will launch its own television channel in September 2025 as part of a wider effort to reach younger viewers and diversify its revenue base. The new service, provisionally called Ouest-France TV, will focus on locally produced video content aimed at 25 to 49-year-olds living outside major cities. Speaking at the World News Media Congress, CEO Fabrice Bakhouche said the initiative was a response to shifting media consumption habits. “Video is the…
The union representing Politico staff alleged breaches of AI usage rules in their contract. Politico is in dispute with its union over alleged breaches of contract relating to artificial intelligence, in a case that could set important precedents for how journalists influence AI deployment in the newsroom. The PEN Guild, which represents staff at Politico and its sister outlet E&E News, claims the company failed to give the required 60-day notice before rolling out new AI tools, as stipulated in its contract. Union chair Ariel Wittenberg said management had not engaged in the good-faith negotiations required when technology changes could…
Ahead of Norway’s parliamentary election, Amedia offers free access to over 100 newspapers for 15 to 20-year-olds. Norwegian publisher Amedia is offering free digital access to more than 100 local newspapers for 15 to 20-year-olds in the run-up to September’s parliamentary election in a bid to boost democratic participation and rebuild trust in journalism among younger readers. Funded by a NOK 4.8 million ($470,000) grant from the Amedia Foundation, the initiative targets a demographic increasingly captured by social media and disengaged from traditional news. “We’re in a fierce battle for young people’s time and trust,” said Amedia CEO Anders Opdahl.…
The rise of video and audio formats is reshaping how news is produced and consumed, challenging the traditional dominance of text. If you attend a news media conference these days, the only thing more guaranteed than a slightly disappointing cup of coffee is that you’ll hear the phrases “the website is dead” or “the article is dead”. I think this is not seeing the wood for the trees. Because the thing most under threat is text. (I said it was “dead” in the headline, because, hey, who doesn’t like a hint of hyperbole.) To put it another – perhaps more…
The feature was launched in the US on Tuesday and will roll out internationally soon. Google’s launch of “AI Mode” in its search results has reignited fears among publishers already reeling from the impact of its AI Overviews feature, which they say has slashed referral traffic and put business models at risk. AI Mode, which began rolling out in the US this week, gives users the option to toggle into a conversational interface powered by generative AI. It offers AI-generated summaries and suggestions in response to queries, drawing on information from across the web but often surfacing answers directly in…
The newspaper published a summer reading list containing fabricated book titles and incorrect author attributions created largely by AI. The Chicago Sun-Times has faced criticism after publishing a summer reading list that included fabricated book titles and incorrect author attributions – most of them generated by artificial intelligence. The incident has renewed concerns about the unchecked use of AI in newsrooms and the risks it poses to journalistic credibility. It was also a timely reminded that just like human journalists, AI needs the scrutiny of editors too. The article, part of the paper’s Best of Summer series, ran under the headline…
Governor Gavin Newsom proposes cutting California’s $30 million commitment to a deal with Google aimed at saving local news. California’s landmark agreement with Google to support local journalism is under threat after Governor Gavin Newsom proposed cutting the state’s contribution from $30 million to just $10 million – before a single dollar has been distributed. The $125 million deal, announced last August, promised funding for local newsrooms over five years, split between the state and Google. But facing a projected $12 billion deficit, Newsom’s administration now says it must scale back, citing “fewer resources than projected”, in a development first reported…
Led by the entrepreneur Florian Novak, Jetzt aims to revive Austria’s media landscape with its subscription-based independent text and audio journalism. A new independent journalism platform in Austria is attempting a bold experiment: signing up 5,000 paying members before it even launches. The site, called Jetzt, is the brainchild of Florian Novak, and aims to rebuild public trust in news through a blend of in-depth text and audio journalism. Due to launch in September, Jetzt is selling itself not just as a publisher but as a community. A standard monthly membership costs €17.90, though sliding-scale pricing is available for those…
The Murdoch-controlled company is introducing compulsory AI bootcamps to improve adoption of AI tools. News Corp Australia is rolling out mandatory AI training sessions for its journalists as it steps up the use of artificial intelligence in its newsrooms. The company says the bootcamps are designed to familiarise staff with tools like NewsGPT and other AI features now embedded in its content management system. The move, first reported by Capital Brief, comes amid concerns about the pace of AI adoption and its impact on accuracy, transparency and job security. The sessions will be scheduled over the coming months. In July…
