6:42 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 move is in stark contrast to the legal battle it is fighting with OpenAI. The New York Times has signed a landmark licensing deal with Amazon that will allow the tech giant to use its journalism across a range of artificial intelligence products. The agreement covers content from the Times, NYT Cooking and The Athletic, and is the paper’s first major partnership involving generative AI. The deal comes as the Times is also pursuing a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of using millions of its articles without permission to train large language models. Taken together, the…
The move aims to address tax inequalities, protect media diversity and ensure these corporations contribute fairly to public finances. Germany is preparing to introduce a new platform solidarity levy on global tech giants such as Google and Meta, according to Wolfram Weimer, the culture minister. The 10 percent levy – modelled on a similar system in Austria – is designed to address what the government sees as unfair tax advantages and to strengthen media diversity by rebalancing competition between platforms and publishers. “These corporations benefit enormously from the media and cultural achievements as well as the infrastructure of our country,”…
Ole Jacob Sunde, chairman of Schibsted, emphasises the urgent need for media companies to balance long-term sustainability with a culture of innovation and risk-taking. The evolving media landscape demands both financial resilience and a culture that embraces change, according to Ole Jacob Sunde, chairman of Schibsted Media and the Tinius Trust. In an article reflecting on recent transformations at Schibsted, Sunde argues that the survival of quality journalism depends not only on independence from short-term profit demands, but also on the courage to experiment and invest in new models. “Journalism costs money,” he wrote. “Schibsted and the media houses must…
The editorial teams of the Irish Examiner and The Echo are being consolidated amid ongoing industry challenges and declining print revenues. The editorial teams of the Irish Examiner and The Echo are to be merged under a single editor. Both titles are owned by the Irish Times, which bought them from Landmark Media Group in 2018. At the time, it pledged to consolidate operations while maintaining their distinct editorial identities. Karen O’Donoghue, managing director of both papers, said the merger would support better teamwork, faster decision-making and stronger engagement with target audiences – all with a view to boosting revenue…
The Washington Post is offering buyout packages targeting veteran journalists and key sections as it pivots towards digital-first strategies and audience engagement. The Washington Post is offering buyouts across the newsroom, targeting long-serving staff, opinion writers and whole sections such as the video and sports copy desks, in one of its most sweeping restructures in recent years. In a memo to staff, executive editor Matt Murray said the changes reflected the need to adapt to “changing habits and new technologies that are transforming news experiences”. The move underlines a broader shift in the industry, as legacy newsrooms grapple with falling…
After 16 years as a vibrant online platform, Tablet magazine is launching a high-end monthly print edition. Tablet, the sharp-tongued online magazine that has built a loyal audience over 16 years, is launching a print edition in a move that bucks the digital-only trend sweeping the media industry. Editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse says the new monthly will offer readers a more tactile, deliberate experience, “a sense of humanity and passion” in contrast to what she sees as the sterile outputs of mainstream media. Launching next week, the first edition will cost $40 and feature original long-form reporting, photo essays and exclusive…
The strategic sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media and international growth highlight a significant shift in the publisher’s financial health amid wider sector changes. The Guardian has reported record revenue of £275 million for the 2024–25 financial year, as digital reader income and international expansion help cut its operating losses by a third. The figures mark a sharp improvement from the previous year, when the company brought in £257.8 million and posted a £37 million operating loss. That figure is now below £25 million. Growth was led by a surge in digital reader revenues, which rose more than 20…
A €1.4 million grant programme backed by the EU and King Baudouin Foundation is supporting local and investigative news outlets across Europe. A new €1.4 million grant programme is aiming to revitalise local and investigative journalism across Europe, with a particular focus on under-served regions often described as “news deserts”. Backed by the European Union and the King Baudouin Foundation, the initiative is being run by Journalismfund Europe and International Media Support, and is open to local, regional and community media outlets struggling with declining revenues and shrinking newsrooms. The Pluralistic Media for Democracy programme is offering nearly 40 grants…
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…
