5:48 pm - September 15, 2026
The New York Post and TMZ collaborate on a new daily video franchise called “The Lowdown”. The series features four one-minute segments combining journalism and entertainment reporting. Aims to expand digital reach and capitalise on fast-paced celebrity and headline news. The New York Post has entered into a new video…
Publishers must focus on proving value, trust, and usefulness in an AI-saturated landscape Transition from advertising reliance towards subscriptions and circulation income Emphasis on audience segmentation, relevance, and experiences to strengthen brand loyalty At the Indian Printers Summit 2026, organised by WAN-IFRA, speakers returned repeatedly to a single point: in…
21% of UK adults have used AI tools for news in the past year ChatGPT is the most widely used AI news source at 13% Trust in AI-generated news remains lower than human journalism One in five adults in the UK are now using AI tools such as ChatGPT to…
Reach announces strategic move towards digital subscriptions and original content Revenue drop highlights need for a new publishing approach Content strategy based on exclusivity, expertise, and emotive storytelling The surest catalyst for change in a news organisation is a crisis. When things are going well – or at least not too badly – there is always the temptation to defend what you have, rather than risk something new. At the World Cup, England showed how limiting a strategy that can be. But when your back is against the wall, you don’t have a choice – you have to do…
South China Morning Post revamps print and online platforms with a focus on analysis and visual appeal Introduction of AI tools enhances digital research and user experience Repositioning reflects long-term strategy of adaptation and globalisation in media The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has unveiled a redesign of both its print newspaper and digital platforms as it seeks to keep pace with changing reading habits and an increasingly AI-driven media environment. The revamp is aimed at making the title feel more useful to readers who want fast updates on screens and deeper context in print. Chow Chung Yan, the paper’s…
People Inc reports 11th straight quarter of digital revenue growth, driven by licensing and AI collaborations Company advocates for fair compensation from Google over search content use Transition towards less traffic-dependent revenue streams aims to power future growth and diversification People Inc said its digital business extended its run of growth in the second quarter of 2026, helped by higher licensing income, AI-related partnerships, events and social media products, even as core traffic remained under pressure from changes in search. The company reported its 11th straight quarter of digital revenue growth, with digital adjusted EBITDA rising 18% year on year…
Hearst acquires Disney’s half-share in A+E Global Media for $1.2 billion Move marks Disney’s strategic shift from linear television to streaming and sports A+E continues expansion under Hearst, strengthening international content reach and multiplatform growth Hearst has agreed to buy The Walt Disney Company’s half-share in A+E Global Media for about $1.2 billion in cash, giving the privately held media group full control of a television business that includes A&E, Lifetime and the History Channel, according to Reuters. The sale, announced this week, is expected to complete in September. Once the transaction closes, A+E Global Media will sit entirely within…
Byron Allen cuts 35% of BuzzFeed’s workforce to improve profitability Restructuring aims to shift focus towards streaming via Local Now Company plans significant cost savings and content realignment Byron Allen has begun a sharp overhaul of BuzzFeed, cutting about 180 jobs and contract roles across BuzzFeed, HuffPost and Tasty in what amounts to roughly 35% of the workforce. The reductions, disclosed in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, are the first major restructuring since Allen’s family office took control of the digital publisher in May. BuzzFeed said the move is designed to simplify operations, lower costs and…
Prince Harry and six others failed to prove unlawful information gathering by Daily Mail Court rules claims of systemic phone hacking and bugging are unsubstantiated Verdict marks a major win for Associated Newspapers and shifts legal climate for press scrutiny Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants have lost their…
Sky agrees to a £1.6 billion takeover of ITV’s media and entertainment division. The deal aims to create a stronger UK rival to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and YouTube. Completion is expected in the second half of 2027, subject to approval. Sky has agreed a £1.6 billion takeover of…
Associated Press plans new production hub in India to focus on video and photo content US-based visual journalism teams face layoffs as part of strategic realignment Union criticises outsourcing and warns of job losses in the US and globally The Associated Press is pressing ahead with plans to build a…
CMA insists on sale of Shutterstock’s editorial assets, leading Getty to withdraw from the deal Merger collapse highlights contrasting approaches to AI-driven content markets Getty faces financial pressure following the deal’s termination amid regulatory hurdles Getty Images is set to walk away from its $3.7 billion tie-up with Shutterstock after…
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Media Concierge Group posts £12.9m EBITDA for first full period post-acquisition Integration of National World (now Iconic Media Group) has gone smoothly, boosting performance Company aims to strengthen local titles while expanding its UK and Ireland publishing footprint Media Concierge Group has said the integration of National World has gone…
Economist launches Economist Play, a $15/month multimedia bundle combining videos, podcasts, and newsletters Strategy aims to reach a younger, gender-balanced audience with mobile-first content Emphasis on newsroom authenticity through faces and voices, moving away from anonymity The Economist has launched a lower-cost subscription bundle built around audio and video, in…
Data shows games and interactive content drive deeper user loyalty. Publishers are overestimating the importance of breaking news for app retention. Investment should focus on habit-forming features to reduce churn and build routines. I used to bristle when I worked at The Sunday Times and a friend said he had…
Der Spiegel refuses to let AI write or rewrite its articles, citing responsibility and trust. Industry faces tension between efficiency and accountability in adopting AI tools. Growing concerns over accuracy, transparency, and the future role of human journalists. Whether journalists should use artificial intelligence to write stories has become one…
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Getty Images strikes a multi-year licensing deal with OpenAI The partnership enhances ChatGPT’s image relevance and trustworthiness Shares rise as Getty aims to monetise its archive amid AI-driven disruption Getty Images has struck a multi-year licensing deal with OpenAI that will allow its pictures to appear in ChatGPT’s search and discovery results, in a move that could give the AI chatbot access to a more authoritative pool of visual material. The partnership is aimed at improving the quality and relevance of image-rich responses inside ChatGPT, while keeping the arrangement limited to display rather than model training. Getty said OpenAI will…
Forbes launches Forbes Creator to leverage social media personalities New platform combines journalistic content with creator autonomy Aims to expand reach, diversify content, and develop commercial opportunities Forbes is deepening its push into creator-led distribution, using social media personalities and specialist voices to widen its reach beyond its own platforms and draw in younger audiences who increasingly consume news and entertainment through creator feeds rather than legacy publisher channels. The initiative, called Forbes Creator, was unveiled this month as a social-first network built around video, podcasts and live experiences. Forbes says the project is intended to combine its journalistic brand…
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The firm has raised $1 billion from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund to transform from a writing assistant into an AI-powered productivity platform. Grammarly has secured $1 billion in funding from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund as it accelerates plans to become a full-scale AI productivity platform. The deal, announced on 30 May, marks a major shift for the company, which is best known for its writing assistant but now aims to integrate a broader suite of productivity tools. “This is a huge transformation,” said CEO Shishir Mehrotra. “Grammarly is going from being what is mostly known as a single-purpose…
Republicans are increasingly relying on social media platforms, while Democrats’ confidence in these sources wanes, according to a new YouGov survey. A widening partisan gap in how Americans consume and trust news is emerging, with new polling showing Republicans increasingly turning to social media platforms such as X and Truth Social, while Democrats grow more sceptical of the same channels. A YouGov survey released this week highlights the deepening divide. While television remains a major source of news across the political spectrum, social media now plays a central role for many, particularly among Republicans. Nearly half of all respondents said…
The state proposes groundbreaking legislation to force tech giants like Google and Meta to financially support regional journalism. Oregon lawmakers are pushing ahead with legislation that would force Google and Meta to pay local news outlets for using their content, after a senior news executive warned that AI-powered search features are already undermining journalism. John Maher, president of The Oregonian and OregonLive, told a state Senate hearing he had searched online for one of his newsroom’s articles and was shown not just an AI-generated summary of the piece, but extracts from other sources commenting on it. “There was little reason…
Users turned to AI chatbots like Grok, ChatGPT and Gemini for fact-checking, only to encounter frequent inaccuracies. A four-day flare-up between India and Pakistan has exposed the limitations of AI chatbots as tools for verifying information in real time. As images and videos flooded social media, users across both countries increasingly turned to platforms like xAI’s Grok, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini for answers. Instead, many were met with confusion, errors and even fabricated claims. On X (formerly Twitter), queries such as “Hey @Grok, is this true?” became common as people sought instant fact-checks for fast-moving developments. But the bots…
Around 10,000 Hungarians staged a silent protest on Budapest’s Freedom Bridge to oppose a government bill permitting the monitoring and potential banning of foreign-funded media. Thousands of Hungarians gathered in Budapest this weekend to protest against a proposed law widely seen as a threat to media freedom and civil liberties. Around 10,000 people joined a silent demonstration on the city’s Freedom Bridge, holding signs demanding the withdrawal of the bill put forward by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party. The legislation would allow the government to monitor, sanction and potentially ban media outlets and non-governmental organisations that receive foreign…
The franchise agreement will form a digital-first platform curating food, culture, entertainment and events. Quint Digital is set to bring the Time Out brand to India under a new franchise agreement with Time Out Group, marking a significant expansion into lifestyle and cultural media. The deal will see the launch of Time Out India, a digital-first platform covering food, drink, culture, entertainment and events across the country. The site aims to serve both local residents and international visitors seeking authentic urban experiences. “With Time Out, we’re excited to bring a game-changing experience to the country,” said Ritu Kapur, managing director…
The Poynter Institute’s new programme aims to rebuild trust in AI-driven journalism amid audience scepticism. As newsrooms rush to adopt artificial intelligence to streamline workflows and enhance reporting, many of their audiences remain deeply uneasy about the technology’s growing role. That disconnect presents a serious challenge for trust in journalism and has prompted the Poynter Institute to develop a new resource aimed at bridging the gap. The Talking About AI: Newsroom Toolkit is designed to help journalists speak more clearly and confidently about how they use AI in their work. Backed by Microsoft and developed with The Associated Press, the…
BI is increasing its reliance on AI and will focus on events amid falling traffic. Business Insider is laying off around 21% of its staff as part of a major restructuring aimed at addressing sharp declines in web traffic and the growing impact of generative AI. The move, outlined in a memo from CEO Barbara Peng, comes just weeks after the publisher made headlines over its use of AI and union fears over the monitoring of employees. Peng told staff that while revenue per web visit has doubled over the past two years, 70% of Business Insider’s business remains heavily…
Why OpenAI’s $6.5 billion bet on Jony Ive could herald the first truly independent intelligence device Fresh from attending the INMA World Congress in New York, I find myself grappling with an uncomfortable truth that overshadowed the entire conference. While we discussed the future of journalism, OpenAI’s latest AI model was attempting to avoid being shut down and lying about its behaviour when questioned. Researchers described this development as “alarming” and a clear demonstration of AI systems pursuing self-preservation. When o1 was led to believe it would be shut down, it attempted to deactivate oversight mechanisms 5% of the…
Broadsheet Media is set to debut its first international edition in London in September 2025,. Broadsheet Media, the independent Australian publisher known for its curated city guides and cultural journalism, is stepping onto the global stage with a new London edition and a slate of high-profile hires to lead the charge. The expansion is the company’s first major international move since its founding in Melbourne in 2009. Broadsheet has since built a loyal following across Australia with editions in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. It is known for its distinctive tone, tight curation and focus on food, design, fashion…
