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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…
dpa partners with Google to foster collaboration between newsrooms and digital creators The programme aims to enhance fact-based reporting and experiment with new formats Participants will showcase findings at a Hamburg event with practical industry recommendations Deutsche Presse-Agentur has launched a programme to connect traditional newsrooms with digital-first creators, aiming…
Axios embraces AI as a core part of its growth and innovation strategy The company is automating tasks and reducing staff amid rapid technological change Leadership emphasises maintaining journalism quality through exclusive reporting and expert insights Axios is accelerating its use of artificial intelligence as it seeks to expand its…
Over 1.5 million research papers processed with AI in 2025, with a 25% forecasted increase in 2026 Springer Nature’s Snapp platform integrates AI tools to streamline manuscript handling and reviewer management The publisher balances efficiency with human oversight, ensuring transparency and research integrity Springer Nature says it processed more than 1.5 million research papers through AI-assisted editorial workflows in 2025 and expects that figure to rise by a further 25 per cent in 2026 as it expands the technology across its journals. The publisher says nearly 60 AI tools are now embedded in different stages of manuscript handling to assist…
The New York Times newsroom has grown by over 50% in a decade, marking ongoing success. Historical overexpansion at the Washington Post serves as a cautionary tale. Industry-wide decline and AI disruption suggest caution against large-scale staffing growth. This first appeared in our weekly newsletter Editor’s picks. Sign up here Food portions, the economy, TVs, apartment blocks, wars and people – a week in New York has reminded me that America just keeps getting bigger. You could add the New York Times to that list. This week AG Sulzberger, its publisher, revealed that its newsroom has now grown to…
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…
News Corp’s CEO outlines a strategy combining licensing and litigation to protect journalism content The company has secured multi-million dollar deals with tech giants like Meta and OpenAI for AI training data Thomson emphasises the importance of reliable news sources for AI development and warns against unauthorised use News Corp…
Nearly half of US consumers now turn to TikTok for search, a 20% increase in two years Gen Z is the most active, with 64% using TikTok for online searches Marketers should focus on short-form, visually engaging content to optimise discovery Nearly half of US consumers have used TikTok as…
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…
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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…
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…
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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 help young media executives lead responsible AI adoption and strengthen newsroom management. The tuition-free scheme reflects WAN-IFRA’s effort to back a more diverse generation of leaders and narrow the innovation gap between well-funded global publishers and smaller, mid-sized and local news organisations. “To take full advantage of the opportunities AI…
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…
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The financial publisher has launched a new feature that provides summaries of news articles on its terminal. Bloomberg has introduced artificial intelligence-generated news summaries to its stories to enhance content accessibility on its terminal. This initiative builds on the company’s earlier implementation of AI-generated earnings call summaries. The new feature presents users with three concise bullet points at the beginning of Bloomberg News articles found on the terminal. The summaries are evaluated by Bloomberg’s subject matter experts who refine the performance of the large language model responsible for creating them. This development is aimed at assisting financial professionals and corporate…
The Washington-based publication is funding its expansion through a content licensing deal. Axios is set to expand its local newsletter operations from 30 to 34 cities, a move that is partially funded by OpenAI. This initiative is part of a broader trend within the news publishing sector as it adapts to technological innovations, particularly the integration of artificial intelligence. The expansion will see Axios extend its coverage to cities including Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Missouri; Boulder, Colorado; and Huntsville, Alabama. This geographic expansion is facilitated by a three-year funding deal with OpenAI, which enables Axios to enhance its local journalism…
The Competition and Markets Authority has begun a major inquiry into Google just after new powers came into effect on January 1. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into the search services market to evaluate whether Google maintains a dominant position that adversely affects users, media companies and advertisers. This inquiry marks the first enforcement of regulations under the newly established Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act, which is specifically designed to scrutinise companies with global revenues exceeding £25 billion ($44.6 billion), and came into force this month. The CMA issued a press release detailing…
A federal court hearing is the first step in a case that could have major implications for OpenAI and its use of copyrighted materials. A federal court hearing that began this week may significantly shape the future of ChatGPT and its parent company OpenAI, as a coalition of news organisations, spearheaded by The New York Times, brought forth a high-profile copyright infringement case against the tech firm. This lawsuit, which has seen three separate cases combined, challenges the practices surrounding the use of copyrighted materials in the training of artificial intelligence models. This week’s hearing dealt with OpenAi’s motion…
As TikTok’s future in the United States hangs in the balance, the Chinese app RedNote is experiencing a surge in user engagement, attracting creators and users alike. TikTok is on the verge of a potential shutdown in the United States on Sunday, prompting users of the increasingly popular platform to explore alternatives. In the wake of this uncertainty, a lesser-known Chinese social media app, RedNote, is experiencing a significant surge in user engagement and popularity. The app, known as Xiaohongshu in Chinese, which translates to “Little Red Book,” has jumped to the top of the Apple App Store and is…
Experts warn that the overwhelming nature of continuous news coverage can lead to vicarious traumatisation. Bad news can be bad for you. Amid a landscape increasingly dominated by graphic coverage of crises, experts are highlighting the psychological toll of constant news consumption on audiences. This phenomenon, referred to as vicarious traumatisation, occurs when individuals indirectly experience trauma through exposure to others’ suffering, especially via media channels. Research indicates that while staying informed about global events has a positive impact on individuals, the depth of emotional engagement that accompanies this awareness can contribute significantly to mental health issues. The term vicarious…
Rubin is leaving the newspaper to found a new publication focused on pro-democracy journalism. The cohort of American columnists setting up their own digital publications has a new member. Jennifer Rubin, a seasoned opinion columnist formerly of The Washington Post, has announced her departure from the newspaper to launch a new publication called The Contrarian. The Contrarian says it aims to present a pro-democracy stance rather than an anti-Trump narrative, though its standpoint is abundantly clear. In an interview with CNN, Rubin expressed a strong commitment to combating what she perceives as threats to democracy. “Our goal is to…
The introduction of traffic targets for Mirror journalists has raised alarms regarding editorial quality and job security. Journalists at the Mirror, one of Britain’s leading tabloids, have been given individual targets for the page views their articles must get, according to a report in Press Gazette. The move at the Reach-owned publication has sparked concerns among some staff about the potential impact on editorial quality and job security, with fears that it could incentivise clickbait headlines and sensationalised content at the expense of in-depth reporting. Sources at the Mirror have revealed that monthly targets for reporters start at around 250,000…
The Editor-in-Chief of Bloomberg News forecasts that AI will enhance journalism practices and not lead to job losses, outlining its transformative potential in a recent lecture. John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief of Bloomberg News, has outlined a positive future for journalism in the age of AI, predicting that it will enhance its practice and not have the apocalyptic impact on its practitioners that some predict. In an article for Bloomberg News derived from a recent lecture, Micklethwait, drawing from his newsroom’s own experiences with AI-powered tools, outlines eight key predictions for how AI will reshape journalism. He argues that AI will…
The billionaire draws attention to need for AI models to be trained on synthetic data and its risks. Elon Musk has claimed that artificial intelligence companies have reached a point where they have exhausted the available data for training their models, signalling a significant shift in how future systems might be developed. In a recent interview broadcasted on his social media platform, X, Musk indicated that tech firms may need to resort to synthetic data—information created by AI models themselves—to continue refining their systems. “The cumulative sum of human knowledge has been exhausted in AI training,” Musk said. “That happened…
