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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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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…
The French newspaper has entered a strategic content partnership with the AI firm aiming to enhance search results and develop AI-driven products. French newspaper Le Monde has entered a strategic content partnership with US-based artificial intelligence firm Perplexity, marking a significant step in the race among AI startups to secure access to high-quality journalism. The deal will allow Perplexity’s search engine to use Le Monde’s reporting to enhance its AI-generated responses, while Le Monde will tap into Perplexity’s technology to develop new AI-driven products. Louis Dreyfus, CEO of Le Monde, said the partnership reflects the publication’s ambition to expand its…
The Finance Newsletter will offer accessible, relatable financial insights to young Australians amid rising living costs and economic uncertainties. The Daily Aus has launched The Finance Newsletter, a new initiative designed to make financial news accessible and relatable for young Australians. Initially sponsored by EatClub, a discount dining platform, the newsletter breaks down complex economic stories into clear, jargon-free insights at a time when rising living costs are putting growing pressure on young consumers. The project aims to fill a gap in the market for straightforward financial content. Zara Seidler, co-founder of The Daily Aus, said young Australians were eager…
