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Highlights the importance of audience teams in newsrooms Critiques their ongoing marginalisation despite proven value Advocates for promoting audience specialists to leadership roles This first appeared in our weekly newsletter Editor’s picks. Sign up here I have long believed that op-ed columnists should be given five years in 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…
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…
Gen Z remains the primary audience for TikTok but shows signs of waning trust Users nostalgic for earlier, less commercial days and more cautious about content Creators and users increasingly turn to alternatives like YouTube amidst TikTok’s shift towards commerce TikTok remains the platform Gen Z turns to most often for culture and entertainment, but fresh research points to a weakening bond between the generation and the app once famed for its carefree, algorithm-driven creativity. A survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds that while 37% of Gen Z users still make TikTok their first stop for entertainment, pop culture…
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…
Unanimous approval of a three‑year contract by HuffPost Writers Guild of America East members Agreement includes AI content review, advanced deployment notice, and protection against impersonation Salary minimums increase by nearly 10%, with improved parental leave, sick leave, and professional development funds Members of the Writers Guild of America East…
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…
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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,…
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…
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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 publisher of the Yorkshire Post and The Scotsman sees a 9% revenue increase and a near-50% rise in pre-tax profit. National World, the publisher of several prominent regional newspapers including the Yorkshire Post and The Scotsman, has reported significant financial growth for the year ending in December 2024, despite the ongoing challenges within the print media landscape. The company announced revenues of £96 million, reflecting a 9% increase from the previous year, alongside a near-50% boost in pre-tax profit to £4.5 million. The numbers are small but are significant given the company’s move towards digital subscriptions and enhanced video…
Substack introduces the Creator Accelerator Fund and TikTok Liberation Prize to support creators transitioning from larger platforms, providing financial stability and opportunities for growth. Substack is positioning itself as a champion for creators, offering initiatives designed to empower them in a landscape increasingly dominated by major platforms. Hamish McKenzie, co-founder and chief writing officer of Substack, said the company’s ambition was to cultivate a new economic model for creators. “We’re trying to build a new economic engine culture,” McKenzie stated in a conversation with Digiday. He emphasised that creators should be able to grow their audience while using the platform…
An appeal court upheld a decision denying copyright registration for a visual artwork created solely by an AI system, reinforcing the necessity of human authorship. The US Court of Appeals this week affirmed a refusal to grant copyright registration for a visual artwork created solely by an artificial intelligence system. The court’s ruling, in the case of Thaler v. Perlmutter, emphasised that under the Copyright Act of 1976 only human beings can be recognised as authors of copyrighted works. The case originated when Steven Thaler, creator of an AI known as the “Creativity Machine,” applied for copyright registration of an…
A newspaper owner criticises OpenAI’s proposals for lenient training rules on copyrighted material, advocating for stronger copyright protections. A newspaper conglomerate is urging the US government to safeguard copyright protections in response to proposals from OpenAI regarding the training of generative artificial intelligence models. The conglomerate, comprising MediaNews and Tribune Publishing, both of which are predominantly owned by Alden Global Capital, issued an editorial that appeared in over 60 daily newspapers, denouncing OpenAI’s approach as “absurd.” The controversy arises from the practice of major AI developers in training their models on a wide array of protected works without acquiring permission…
Bulletin, the title’s new service, is based on Independent content and will launch on 31 March. The Independent is set to introduce a new fast news service called Bulletin, leveraging artificial intelligence to provide succinct summaries of news articles for on-the-go consumers. The platform is scheduled to launch on 31 March, primarily targeting “seriously busy” audiences who seek quick access to vital information. Bulletin will employ Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, to synthesise news content into bullet-point briefings. The Independent says all AI-generated content will undergo a review by its editorial team before it is published. This initiative is part of…
The month-long project Foglio AI aims to stimulate discussion about the possibilities of bot-driven journalism. Il Foglio has launched a newspaper entirely generated by artificial intelligence, named Foglio AI, in an experiment that will last one month. Foglio AI is set to feature daily content created solely by artificial intelligence until mid-April, running from Tuesday to Friday. The initiative will produce a concise four-page publication comprising twenty-two articles and three editorials each day. Foglio AI aims to stimulate discussions around the role of technology in journalism. Giuliano Ferrara, the founder of Il Foglio, highlighted the journalistic experiment’s ambitious nature, stating…
The daily newspaper’s move marks a new development in the bundling of news products. Dutch daily NRC has announced that it will grant its subscribers complimentary access to all content from The New York Times, including articles, puzzles, podcasts and recipes, throughout the upcoming year. This move aims to augment the value of NRC subscriptions during a pivotal time in American politics. In a discussion on the development, Patricia Veldhuis, NRC’s editor-in-chief, said: “We can now offer our subscribers an extra perspective on what is happening in American politics and its implications.” While the partnership with The New York Times…
New rules mandated by the Cyberspace Administration aim to promote transparency and combat misinformation from AI-generated materials. China has established new regulations concerning internet content created by artificial intelligence technologies, which require all content produced by AI to be clearly labelled as such. The regulations, which will come into effect on September 1, are intended to encourage the healthy growth of the AI sector while simultaneously aiding users in discerning misinformation as AI-generated materials proliferate online. The guidelines were announced by the Cyberspace Administration of China, among other pertinent authorities, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. The rapid expansion of…
Payments have started to flow to Canadian media under a $100 million initiative aimed at supporting journalism in the face of digital disruption. Payments have begun being distributed to Canadian media outlets under the terms of the Online News Act, which aims to financially support journalism in a rapidly changing digital landscape. The Canadian Journalism Collective reported last week that they have begun to disburse the first tranche of funding, totalling $17.25 million, from a $100 million agreement secured with Google. This funding initiative is designed to provide compensation to news organisations in exchange for an exemption from certain provisions…
The Australian arm of Rupert Murdoch’s empire introduces a new AI tool designed to support journalists. News Corp Australia has officially launched NewsGPT, a proprietary generative AI tool designed to support its staff rather than replace them. The announcement was made via a memo from Julian Delany, the company’s chief technology officer, which was initially reported by Capital Brief. The tool aims to enhance the creative processes of journalists and streamline daily operational tasks within the organisation. The introduction of NewsGPT has sparked discussions surrounding ethical considerations, potential bias and the need for regulatory oversight in its application. Monica Attard,…
