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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 paper has approved AI tools for editorial tasks, setting guidelines and emphasising human oversight The New York Times has approved the use of artificial intelligence tools within its newsroom, permitting staff to utilise these technologies for tasks such as editing, summarising, coding and writing. This decision was communicated to employees through an internal email and was first reported by Semafor. As part of this initiative, product and editorial staff will receive training on AI, with a focus on a new internal tool named Echo. This tool is designed to summarise articles, briefings and other company activities. Alongside Echo, additional…
The UK newspaper will integrate its journalism into the ChatGPT platform in exchange for proper attribution. Guardian Media Group (GMG) has formed a partnership with OpenAI to incorporate the UK newspaper’s journalism into the ChatGPT platform. This move makes access to the Guardian’s reporting, including historical articles, readily available for ChatGPT users, in return for ensuring proper attribution for both summaries and excerpted content. The collaboration specifically includes the integration of ChatGPT Enterprise, a version of the AI model tailored for business applications, which will facilitate the development of innovative tools and features. Such enhancements are aimed at delivering real-time…
The platform is set to introduce paid subreddits in 2025, a move aimed at boosting profitability as it faces financial challenges. Reddit will introduce paid subreddits later this year, according to its CEO Steve Huffman. During a recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, Huffman stated that the concept of paid subreddits is “coming” and is actively being developed. This initiative signals a strategic shift for the platform, which has encountered challenges in achieving profitability since its establishment over 20 years ago. Founded in 2005, Reddit has evolved into a prominent social networking platform that leverages user-generated content across numerous communities,…
The Canadian firm is being sued by publishers alleging systemic copyright and trademark violations. Fourteen prominent publishers have initiated legal action against the Canadian artificial intelligence firm Cohere, alleging extensive copyright and trademark violations through the unauthorised use of their content. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, signals a more significant clash between traditional content providers and generative AI technologies that replicate published material. The litigation seeks a permanent injunction against Cohere, a jury trial and damages reaching up to $150,000 for each infringed piece of work. The plaintiffs include a diverse group of media organisations…
As the viral content provider faces significant challenges, it has made plans for a new independent social media platform called Island. BuzzFeed, once a leading force in American digital media, is now considering launching a new social media platform as it transitions from its former glory. Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed’s founder and CEO, recently communicated his thoughts on the company’s future through a leaked memo, in which he expressed the need for an independent social media platform to ensure a positive environment for content creation. “It’s clear we can’t rely on the platforms to create a positive environment for content creators…
The business information firm won a suit against a firm that used its content to create a competitor. Thomson Reuters has achieved a notable legal victory regarding the use of copyrighted materials in artificial intelligence, as the company secured a ruling reaffirming its rights under U.S. copyright law. The decision, made by Judge Stephanos Bibas of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, pertains to a lawsuit filed by Thomson Reuters against Ross Intelligence, a now-defunct legal research firm. The dispute commenced in 2020 when Thomson Reuters contended that Ross Intelligence had unlawfully utilised content from its renowned legal platform,…
As AI-driven and voice searches rise, content creators must shift from traditional SEO to Answer Engine Optimisation. The landscape of digital content creation and discovery is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional search engine optimisation (SEO) is being complemented by answer, or ask, engine optimisation (AEO). This shift is catalysed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and voice search technologies, which redefine how users search for and receive information. AEO focuses on optimising content for AI-driven search engines and voice assistants, such as ChatGPT, Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. Unlike traditional SEO, which prioritises text-based search queries and relies…
The rise of digital consumption has led to challenging times for Swedish media as financial pressures mount. The Swedish media landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the print era looks to be approaching its end days. A surge in cost-cutting measures have been introduced by even the biggest publishers and numerous long-established newspapers face closure. Anne Kaun, a researcher and lecturer in media and communication studies at Södertörn University, has identified a “tipping point” in the relationship between print and digital formats. “Paper and digital have coexisted for many years and have been two almost equally important legs, but now…
The International News Media Association has published a new report looking into how media should deal with this fraught topic. The International News Media Association (INMA) has published a report detailing the evolving dynamics between news organisations and artificial intelligence (AI) companies. Titled How News Media Should Work with AI Companies, the report evaluates the implications and strategies for news publishers aiming to navigate this complex technological landscape. Jodie Hopperton, the INMA Product and Tech Initiative Lead, highlights that as news organisations increasingly incorporate AI, they must stay ahead of changing consumer expectations while adapting to new technologies. “Given the…
A BBC study reveals significant inaccuracies more than half of AI chatbot summaries of news stories. Research conducted by the BBC has found that four prominent artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots struggled to accurately summarise news stories, raising concerns about the reliability of these emerging technologies in news publishing. The study examined OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, Google’s Gemini and Perplexity AI, providing them with content sourced from the BBC website and subsequently querying them about the news. The results highlighted “significant inaccuracies” and distortions within the chatbot responses, calling into question the validity of AI-generated summaries in the context of current…
