9:06 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…
Top stories
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…
Deep dive with
our insights
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…
All stories
The title is pivoting its podcast strategy towards a more personal and relatable style. The Economist is reshaping its podcast strategy to build a closer, more personal connection with listeners, as outlined by Andrew Palmer, host of its new Boss Class series and author of the Bartleby column. Speaking to Chris Sutcliffe on the Media Voices podcast, Palmer described how the publication is adapting to changing audience expectations by making its audio content more relatable and conversational. The Economist famously has no bylines in the magazine edition – which it stubbornly calls a “newspaper” – and it has long been felt…
The title’s new bot-produced sports articles combine Major League Baseball schedules with heavy sports betting promotions. USA Today has expanded its use of automated journalism, publishing articles that combine Major League Baseball schedules with sports betting promotions – a move that has reignited concerns about the ethical boundaries between news and marketing. At a glance, the articles appear routine: they list upcoming MLB games under standard headlines, with a byline from a USA Today editor and a short introduction. But embedded throughout are heavy promotions for betting platforms like FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars, offering sign-up bonuses alongside disclaimers about responsible…
The study by SE Ranking raises concerns among publishers about reduced external traffic and the future of SEO strategies. A new study by SEO platform SE Ranking shows that Google’s AI-generated search overviews are now driving more than 40% of users back to Google’s own pages, intensifying concerns among media publishers about shrinking external traffic and the future of SEO. Analysing over 140,000 AI search responses across five major US states, including New York and California, the study found that 43.42% of links in AI-generated summaries pointed to Google-owned properties. As users navigate increasingly AI-driven search results, they now click…
Advances in AI summarisation have caused 75% of Google queries to be answered without clicks, cutting traffic to independent websites and undermining their revenue models. Cloudflare calls for industry-wide compensation frameworks to protect content creators and preserve diversity online. The Decline of Traditional Web Traffic in the Era of Zero-Click Search For over a decade and a half, search engines—primarily Google—served as the pivotal gateway to internet content, underpinning the economic model of the web. Under this model, content creators optimised their material for search engine ranking, attracting visitors who were then monetised through advertising, affiliate marketing, or direct sales.…
The project aims to support and connect independent news creators with traditional media through training, funding, and industry collaboration. Google has launched the Global News Gaps Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening emerging news creators and bridging them with traditional media organisations. The announcement was made during WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress in Krakow last week. The project has three main pillars. The first, the News Creators Project, will be led by FT Strategies, with WAN-IFRA acting as the lead industry association partner. It will map and deepen understanding of the new wave of news providers operating mainly on social…
With over two decades in NLP, Amanda Stent is focusing on generative AI applications to transform financial analysis while navigating risks like AI hallucinations. Amanda Stent, a pioneer in natural language processing, is leading Bloomberg’s AI strategy at a time when generative AI is reshaping financial services. With more than two decades of experience, Stent has witnessed the field’s evolution first-hand – from the early days of niche research to today’s AI-driven transformation. Completing her PhD at the University of Rochester in 2001, Stent specialised in natural language generation long before it became a mainstream focus. Reflecting on her career…
Alibaba unveils ZeroSearch, a novel method that substitutes costly external search API calls with internally simulated queries from a large language model, promising to slash training expenses for AI models by as much as 88%. This innovation could democratise AI development amid growing competition in China’s cloud services sector. Alibaba Proposes ZeroSearch Method to Reduce Language Model Training Costs by Up to 88% Introduction Alibaba has announced an innovative approach termed ZeroSearch, aimed at significantly lowering the costs associated with training large language models (LLMs). The firm claims that by eliminating reliance on costly third-party search platforms, ZeroSearch can reduce…
The Murdoch-led company has reported a surge in quarterly net profits to $107 million, outperforming Wall Street expectations. News Corp has reported robust quarterly profits, driven by strong performance in its digital businesses and the continued success of its Dow Jones division, led by The Wall Street Journal. For the third quarter ending March 31, the company recorded net income of $107 million, or 14 cents per share, up from $64 million, or 7 cents per share, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings came in at 17 cents per share, comfortably ahead of analyst expectations of 13 cents. Revenue for…
The website’s recent experiments with AI chatbots spotlight both the opportunities and challenges faced by modern newsrooms in engaging audiences and maintaining journalistic trust amid evolving technology. The Texas Tribune’s recent experiments with AI chatbots offer a window into how newsrooms are grappling with the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence. Presented at the Hacks/Hackers Journalism AI conference in Baltimore, the Tribune’s trials explored how chatbots might improve audience engagement without undermining trust. At the heart of the Tribune’s exploration was a question many newsrooms are now asking: can AI-powered chatbots serve as meaningful interfaces between the newsroom and the…
The aggregator has expanded its AI-driven news platform beyond iOS with a new web version. Particle, the AI-powered news app co-founded by former Twitter engineers, has launched a web version as it looks to broaden access and establish itself as an alternative to traditional aggregators like Flipboard and SmartNews. Previously available only on iOS, the new web version brings Particle’s summarised, AI-curated news experience to desktop users. The platform uses LLMs to generate concise, multi-perspective summaries of articles from a wide range of sources. The aim is to help users cut through the noise of today’s fragmented news environment without…
