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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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Julia Hood will lead a strategic push to integrate artificial intelligence deeply into journalism processes. Business Insider has appointed Julia Hood as its first newsroom AI lead, formalising its push to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into editorial processes. The move comes shortly after staff expressed concern over the company’s monitoring of ChatGPT usage. Hood, previously executive editor for strategic initiatives, will work across editorial and product teams to identify opportunities for AI to support storytelling, while ensuring new tools align with the publication’s editorial standards. She will collaborate closely with standards editor Tracy Connor and oversee how AI tools…
Recognised as Innovator of the Year by the Local Media Association, the publisher has used AI to enhance storytelling, accessibility, and community engagement. Paris Brown, publisher of The Baltimore Times, has been named Innovator of the Year by the Local Media Association for her work modernising the 40-year-old title through the strategic use of artificial intelligence. Under her leadership, the paper has integrated AI across its editorial and production workflows – from drafting articles and designing print and digital covers to managing projects and generating interactive content. Brown sees the technology as a tool to extend the newspaper’s mission. “We’re…
Tim Davie promotes a balanced approach that merges technological innovation with traditional journalistic integrity. BBC Director-General Tim Davie has called on public service broadcasters, regulators and technology companies to join forces in safeguarding trust in journalism and combating the risks posed by AI. In a speech delivered in London last week, Davie said that the spread of generative AI and the growing volume of low-quality content online threatened to “drown out” trusted news sources. He warned that audiences were increasingly “bewildered” by a glut of misleading material and that “bad actors” were weaponising AI to spread disinformation at scale. Davie…
Recent incidents reveal how AI-generated false information in court filings and testimony is undermining legal credibility, leading to fines, dismissals, and calls for stricter verification of AI-assisted work in the legal profession. Report: The Challenge of AI Hallucinations in Legal Proceedings Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, particularly those leveraging large language models (LLMs), are increasingly implicated in the legal domain, where the risk of so-called “hallucinations” — the generation of false but plausible information — poses a significant challenge. An article from Clubic highlights several recent incidents illustrating the problematic use of AI in courtrooms, underscoring the growing concern within the…
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…
