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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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Traditional divides between editorial and commercial teams undermine revenue growth. Here’s how to close them. For years publishers have run two trains on parallel and rarely converging tracks: editorial teams pursuing journalistic ambition on one and commercial teams chasing revenue targets on the other. This traditional church‑and‑state divide was intended to protect editorial integrity. But it is fast becoming a luxury few publishers can afford. Search referrals are dwindling (a resulting 10% decline in news traffic is a conservative estimate); social platforms have cooled on news; and ad‑blocking is siphoning revenues, with $54 billion lost last year – about…
New research by SEO platform Ahrefs reveals that Google’s AI-generated summaries cut the click-through rates for top-ranking search results by 34.5%. Analysis of 300,000 keywords suggests Google’s AI Overviews are cutting click-through rates by more than a third Google’s AI-generated summaries are significantly reducing the number of users clicking through to websites in its search results, according to new research by the SEO platform Ahrefs. The study analysed 300,000 keywords and found that the presence of an AI Overview – Google’s generative summary feature – led to a 34.5% drop in the click-through rate (CTR) for the top-ranking result…
The Washington Post has teamed up with OpenAI to integrate its reporting into ChatGPT. The Washington Post has signed a new partnership with OpenAI that will bring its reporting directly into ChatGPT, giving users access to summaries, quotes and links back to full articles. The deal will see the Post’s coverage featured when users ask questions within the chatbot. Each reference to the Post’s work will include attribution and a link, encouraging users to explore deeper reporting beyond the chatbot’s responses. Peter Elkins-Williams, Head of Global Partnerships at The Washington Post, said that the initiative was about ensuring that “impactful…
The Nation Media Group has announced major changes in its editorial leadership aimed at enhancing digital growth and audience engagement across East Africa. The Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced a major reorganisation of its editorial leadership, aimed at strengthening its digital-first strategy and deepening audience engagement across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Editor-in-Chief Joe Ageyo outlined the changes to editorial staff last week, positioning the moves as a critical step towards reinforcing innovation and streamlining content delivery across the group. Central to the restructuring is the creation of a new Executive Editor for Digital Innovation role, now held by Victor…
Staff shortages, weak data strategies and cultural barriers slow newsroom transformation, according to a Korea Press Foundation study. A new survey by the Korea Press Foundation has highlighted sharp disparities in the size and capabilities of digital teams at Korean newspapers, alongside ongoing organisational and technological hurdles hampering digital transition efforts. The pilot survey, conducted between October and December last year, covered 28 media companies, including nine national general dailies such as Chosun Ilbo and Hankyoreh, seven economic dailies, two online-only outlets and ten regional newspapers. It found that national titles operate significantly larger digital content teams, averaging around 12…
Italian newspaper plans regular AI supplements but stresses technology must complement, not replace, journalists. The results are in. Italian daily Il Foglio has reported a sales boost and positive reader engagement after a month-long experiment publishing AI-generated content alongside its traditional journalism. Following the success of the trial, the newspaper plans to introduce a regular weekly AI supplement and use the technology selectively in areas outside its core expertise, such as astronomy. Editor Claudio Cerasa described the project as a world first: a four-page print insert written entirely by artificial intelligence, distributed daily with the main newspaper throughout the trial.…
Comprehensive Analysis of Recent Trends and Developments in AI, Media, and Intellectual Property (April 2025) Executive Summary The curated news summaries from April 2025 reveal multifaceted, rapidly evolving dynamics across AI technology deployment, media transformation, intellectual property law, and regulatory responses worldwide. Noteworthy patterns include accelerating AI integration in media and creative industries, emerging legal and ethical challenges in AI usage and copyright, evolving regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions, and the profound impact of AI on business models and stakeholder relations. This report synthesises these developments, identifying critical trends, tensions, and forward-looking implications to guide strategic decision-making for stakeholders engaging with…
Nonprofit news startup shuts down less than two years after launch despite major funding. Houston Landing, a nonprofit digital news outlet launched in June 2023, will close by mid-May after failing to secure sustainable funding. The shutdown highlights the ongoing difficulties faced by nonprofit local news startups even when they launch with substantial backing. The Landing was born out of a two-year study by the American Journalism Project into Houston’s media landscape and opened with more than $20 million in initial funding. It aimed to deliver free, accountability-focused journalism that reflected the city’s diversity and quickly expanded to more than…
Kenya’s largest media house struggles with falling ad revenue and high inflation. Nation Media Group (NMG) has reported a loss of $1.9 million (KES 254.4 million) for 2024, a 27% increase on the $1.5 million (KES 205.7 million) loss recorded the previous year. The company blamed falling advertising revenues and difficult economic conditions, even as its digital business posted growth. Total revenues dropped by 12.5% to $48 million (KES 6.229 billion), the steepest annual decline for the media group in more than a decade. NMG, whose brands include the Daily Nation, Business Daily and NTV, cited a “challenging macroeconomic environment”…
The same pattern seen in America before the presidential election is being repeated down under. Australian audiences are turning to news podcasts in growing numbers as the 2025 federal election draws closer, according to March data from Triton Digital’s Australian Podcast Ranker. ABC News Top Stories sits second overall, attracting more than 1 million monthly listeners and 2.8 million downloads across 406 episodes – the highest episode count in the top ten. It also led the Australian podcast category for the second month running. ABC News Daily climbed to ninth, drawing over 416,000 listeners and 1.1 million downloads, underlining strong…
