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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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The veteran news executive announces his departure, citing a new wave of technological disruption for the business. John Ridding, the group chief executive of the Financial Times, is set to step down after nearly two decades at the helm, a period marked by substantial shifts within the global media landscape. Ridding’s resignation, announced in a memo to staff, will take effect at the beginning of July, coinciding with the appointment of his successor by Nikkei, the Japanese media group that owns the FT. Ridding, 59, took on the role of CEO in 2006, guiding the FT through the transition from…
As TikTok grapples with potential bans and regulatory scrutiny in the US, its advertising revenue growth may be at risk. TikTok’s advertising revenue is poised to exceed $30 billion this year, with nearly $12 billion of that total at risk if it is banned from operating in the United States. The platform, owned by ByteDance, has been rapidly evolving its role in the advertising landscape, demonstrating effectiveness from consumer discovery to purchase. WARC Media’s latest Platform Insights report provides critical data regarding TikTok’s forecasting and performance. The report estimates that if TikTok’s operations continue unimpeded in the US, its ad…
The FT has announced its acquisition of event organiser Invisso, expanding its premium events across the structured finance and private credit markets. The Financial Times Group has announced the acquisition of Invisso, a prominent organiser of events tailored for the structured finance, bond and private credit markets, from Delinian. This acquisition seeks to enhance FT Live’s range of premium events across both the United States and Europe and reflects the wider trend of publishers seeking diversified revenue streams. Invisso is recognised for its flagship conferences, which include notable events such as Global ABS, ABS East, The Covered Bond Congress, The…
The journalist-centric news outlet Puck is transforming its newsletters into standalone platforms, aiming to enhance subscription growth and coverage. Puck, the journalist-centric news outlet launched in 2021, is evolving its publishing model, with a shift in focus toward its newsletters functioning as standalone platforms. Originally structured to connect audiences with individual journalists rather than the Puck brand, the outlet now sees its newsletters developing into more complex products. CEO Sarah Personette discussed this transformation during a recent episode of the Digiday Podcast. She said that while the central model of featuring journalists remains intact, the company is enhancing its newsletter…
The newspaper has launched new digital features, including AI-driven analysis of its op-eds, at the behest of its owner Patrick Soon-Shiong. The Los Angeles Times has unveiled a series of new digital features in an initiative unveiled by its owner Patrick Soon-Shiong. A core component is Insights, an AI-driven feature designed to accompany articles written “from a point of view” which will now be labelled as Voices. Insights provides an immediate AI-generated analysis of the perspectives presented within a piece, as well as examples of counter-opinions. It also suggests which “viewpoint” – for example, “centre left” – the writer is…
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising search engine optimisation strategies, enhancing keyword targeting, content creation and user experience. Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming the landscape of search engine optimisation (SEO), impacting everything from keyword strategy to content creation and user experience. According to recent insights shared by SEO Vendor, these advancements are not merely enhancements; they are necessary adaptations for businesses seeking relevance in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. AI agents, like SEO GPT, have introduced revolutionary changes in keyword strategies. By analysing extensive data sets in real time, these sophisticated programs identify highly relevant keywords, thereby enabling businesses to enhance…
A new report from the International News Media Association discusses the issues of news avoidance. A new report from the International News Media Association (INMA) highlights the growing issue of news avoidance in the media industry and offers strategies for companies to engage audiences and enhance their sustainability. The report, titled How Media Companies Can Combat News Avoidance and authored by INMA Ideas Blog editor Paula Felps, outlines the psychological aspects of news avoidance and the associated costs that this trend imposes on audience engagement and financial stability for news organisations. The increasing phenomena of news fatigue, mistrust in the…
NBCUniversal reveals plans for a new mobile-first news option featuring both live streams and on-demand content. NBCUniversal is set to launch a “mobile first” news service, reflecting its strategy to appeal to the evolving preferences of younger viewers. Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCUniversal’s news operations, announced the initiative during an event in Washington yesterday organised by Semafor, indicating that the new service would cater to a demographic increasingly reliant on digital platforms for news consumption. The forthcoming news outlet will feature a combination of short-form and long-form video content, with assets produced by NBC News anchors and correspondents. This project…
The Canadian Privacy Commissioner launches an investigation into X following allegations of improper use of personal data for AI training. Elon Musk’s social media platform X is being investigated by Canada’s privacy commissioner over allegations that it is using personal data from Canadians to train AI models, which may contravene national privacy laws. The Canadian Privacy Commissioner announced the investigation on Thursday, highlighting concerns regarding the potential violations of the federal Privacy Act. In its statement, the office emphasised that the investigation would specifically examine the collection, use and disclosure of personal data by X for AI training purposes. However,…
Mark Zuckerberg is gearing up to launch a new AI app as part of a strategy to compete with major industry player Meta is set to introduce a standalone artificial intelligence application as part of its strategy to enhance its AI capabilities and compete with industry giants such as Amazon, OpenAI, Google and Microsoft. This development was reported by CNBC on Thursday, indicating it could be available by mid-2025. The anticipated AI app aligns with Meta’s ongoing commitment to integrating advanced AI features across its existing platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The company’s incremental approach to AI began with…
