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Former National World executives introduce Profenx, blending AI tools with creator-led content Company develops a platform to enhance digital content economics and expand through licensing and acquisitions Backed by Jaipur Capital, Profenx aims to reshape publishing with innovative models across global markets A group of former National World executives has…
Bloomberg journalism now accessible directly within CisionOne platform for corporate users Aims to streamline news monitoring and response strategies for communications teams Reflects a trend towards seamless integration of media content and analytics for enterprise agility Bloomberg Media has partnered with Cision to make Bloomberg’s journalism available within CisionOne, the…
Rainer Esser asserts AI will enhance journalism’s value by emphasising human connection Calls for news organisations to recognise their worth and partner confidently with tech giants Personal storytelling highlights irreplaceable human element in investigative journalism If you’re invited to speak at a conference, you really don’t want a slot at…
Simon Robinson, currently a Reuters executive, to lead ABC News in September First external hire for the role in decades amid leadership reshuffle Broadcaster seeks to rejuvenate its journalistic output amid ongoing transition Australia’s ABC has chosen Reuters executive Simon Robinson as its new director of news and current affairs, ending days of speculation after the broadcaster’s surprise leadership change. Robinson, currently deputy to Reuters’ editor-in-chief, will take up the post in September. The ABC said he would become its next Director of News and Current Affairs, and described the appointment as the first external hire for the role in…
CNN sues Perplexity AI over copyright violations OpenAI publishes governance framework aligned with new regulations State versus federal fights intensify over AI regulation jurisdiction Three developments last week underscored how fragmented AI governance has become: CNN sued Perplexity AI over alleged copying of its journalism; OpenAI published a governance framework tied to emerging EU and California rules; and the legal battle over state AI regulation in the US continued to intensify. The disputes show AI policy evolving on multiple fronts at once. Copyright enforcement, safety disclosure requirements and constitutional fights over state regulation are advancing separately, forcing AI companies to…
The Vatican’s encyclical calls for AI regulation based on law, oversight and human judgement Pope warns against autonomous weapons, worker displacement and AI-driven conflict Emphasises the importance of moral language in global AI governance debates Pope Leo XIV has thrust the Vatican into the centre of the global debate over artificial intelligence, using his first encyclical to argue that the technology must be governed by law, oversight and human judgement rather than left to market forces or military competition. Entitled Magnifica humanitas — “Magnificent Humanity” — the document presents AI as one of the defining moral questions of the age.…
Goalhanger, launched by Gary Lineker, expands into backing early-stage media companies Moves include investments in Invisible Media and Backyard Cricket to diversify portfolio Company shifts focus from advertising to subscriptions and live events, reaching over 250,000 subscribers Gary Lineker’s media company is expanding beyond podcast production after helping launch Goalhanger Ventures, a new investment arm aimed at backing creator-led media businesses. The move marks a broader shift for Goalhanger as it seeks to build influence across the wider creator economy, not just podcasting. The company has grown rapidly on the back of hit shows such as The Rest is Politics…
Bezos defends the profitability of journalism as a measure of relevance Changes in Google search algorithms threaten traditional news revenue To succeed, news organisations must focus on delivering value and distinctive reporting Jeff Bezos sometimes makes agreeing with him very difficult. This was the case earlier this week when he said in an interview with CNBC that President Donald Trump was “more mature” in his second term than his first and that Amazon’s commission of the Melania documentary was in no way whatsoever an attempt at “buying influence”. It is profoundly depressing that one of the features of this…
The Economist tests agent-readable content to adapt for AI intermediaries New formats aim to balance discoverability with brand control Internal AI adoption speeds product development and fosters ‘vibe coding’ culture The Economist is redesigning parts of its digital operation for a future in which AI assistants, rather than search engines…
The CMA approves the $3.7 billion acquisition with a sale of Shutterstock’s editorial arm The move aims to prevent market dominance in UK news imagery The deal highlights industry pressures from AI and digital content shifts Britain’s competition regulator has cleared Getty Images’ $3.7 billion takeover of Shutterstock, but only…
Axios expands local reporting to 35 cities with plans for 100. AI tools like GPT assist in drafting and editing, reducing costs. The company balances automation with journalistic integrity amidst industry scepticism. Axios is betting that artificial intelligence can do something many publishers have struggled to achieve for years: make…
Byron Allen expresses continued interest in acquiring The Washington Post Set to control BuzzFeed and HuffPost through latest deal Envisions broader streaming strategy with BuzzFeed to rival established digital outlets Byron Allen has said he still wants to buy The Washington Post, even as he prepares to take control of…
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Examines the American focus on prestigious awards over reader needs Critiques the biased and inward-looking nature of the Pulitzers Argues that abolition could renew journalism’s relevance to the public The difference between American and British journalism is clear in what they choose to display in their newsrooms. Visit any…
Mediahuis and other major news organisations form SPUR to address AI content use Initiative aims to create standard licensing frameworks for AI and journalism Focus on transparency, traceability, and fair remuneration for news content Mediahuis, the acquisitive Belgian publisher with outlets across Europe, has become a founding member of SPUR,…
MIT Sloan Management Review to cease print publication in 2026 Transition to newsletters, videos, social media and podcasts A strategic response to changing management communication trends MIT’s decision to close MIT Sloan Management Review after 67 years marks the end of one of the most durable business school brand extensions…
Byron Allen’s family office to acquire a controlling stake in BuzzFeed for $120 million The deal includes a shift in leadership and a focus on AI and user-generated content BuzzFeed aims to reinvent itself amid declining revenues and a disrupted digital landscape BuzzFeed has struck a deal to hand control…
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Newsweek recovered from debt and declining readership through strategic alliances Key partnerships with Google Cloud and Statista drove significant growth in traffic and trust The revival exemplifies a shift towards collaborative models in legacy media success stories Newsweek’s turnaround under chief executive Dev Pragad has been driven less by internal restructuring than by a series of partnerships that helped rebuild the publisher’s audience, technology and commercial business. When Pragad took over, the company was carrying more than $25 million in debt and struggling with declining readership. Rather than rebuild every capability in-house, Newsweek focused on outside partnerships to supply technical…
The Washington Post begins rehiring staff after massive layoffs in February Some employees returned on a temporary basis to fill critical gaps The move raises questions about the paper’s strategic direction and workforce stability The Washington Post is attempting to stabilise its newsroom after February’s sweeping layoffs by quietly bringing back some of the journalists it had just let go, a sign of how quickly the impact of the cuts became apparent. According to reporting by the Columbia Journalism Review, editors began contacting dismissed reporters in March, asking some to return on what the union calls a “delayed layoff” basis.…
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The WSJ video chief will join the news channel to shape its digital strategy. CNN has appointed Amanda Wills as its new chief content officer as part of a strategic initiative to adapt to the evolving media landscape beyond traditional television. Wills will start on April 14. Wills returns to CNN after a stint at The Wall Street Journal, where she held the position of chief content officer of video. In her new role, Wills will collaborate with the product team to develop and implement content strategies across the network’s television, digital and streaming platforms. She will report to Virginia…
The WSJ publisher has launched a customised news feed for users of the London Stock Exchange Group’s Workspace platform. Dow Jones has introduced a tailored news feed specifically for users of the London Stock Exchange Group’s Workspace financial data platform. The customised dashboard will feature news and data from prominent Dow Jones publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Market Watch and Investor’s Business Daily. The content displayed will be curated by a team of Dow Jones journalists who will select the top stories of the day to ensure relevance and timeliness for users. This launch marks Dow Jones’s first…
The iconic fashion publication is set to relaunch in the UK, embracing nostalgia and Gen Z consumer desires. i-D magazine is set to relaunch on UK newsstands after a hiatus following its parent company Vice’s bankruptcy in 2023. The fashinon magazine has been acquired by model and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss under her Bedford Media conglomerate. At the launch event, Kloss described i-D as “an extraordinary piece of fashion history,” emphasising her determination to preserve its legacy. The revival of i-D comes amid a broader trend where fashion magazines are experiencing a resurgence, predominantly fuelled by nostalgia among Gen Z readers.…
The London tabloid celebrates a significant milestone in its digital evolution as it appoints a global women’s editor. The Daily Mail has crossed the milestone of a quarter of a million subscribers within 15 months of the launch of its new digital service, Mail+. As of now, the Daily Mail boasts over 163,000 subscribers to its Mail+ service, which offers access to exclusive articles on its online platform, MailOnline. Additionally, more than 92,000 readers enjoy the Mail+ Editions, a digital replica of the print newspaper designed for mobile devices. These figures indicate that the Daily Mail has rapidly established itself…
A Visa study reveals the under-30s spend an average of £305 monthly on subscriptions, outpacing older generations. A recent study from Visa has revealed that Generation Z (ages 13-28) is leading the subscription economy in the UK, with 93% of surveyed individuals subscribing to at least one service and spending an average of £305 monthly. This significantly outpaces spending habits of older generations, including Generation X (ages 44-59) who spend £91, and Baby Boomers (ages 61-79), who average £108 per month. The findings indicate a pronounced generational shift in consumer behaviour towards subscription services, with the younger demographic willing to…
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…
