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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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OpenAI has introduced a new AI tool that can generate comprehensive reports in minutes with implications for the publishing industry. OpenAI has unveiled a new AI tool named “deep research” that it claims can generate reports comparable to the output of human research analysts. This announcement highlights the company’s continued push to deploy systems capable of autonomously carrying out complex tasks. The new tool, announced shortly after OpenAI pledged to accelerate its product releases due to competition from Chinese rival DeepSeek, is designed to perform extensive research efficiently. According to the company, deep research can accomplish in merely 10 minutes…
Staff at Daily Mail and MailOnline brace for potential job losses as DMG Media prepares to merge its teams. Staff at Daily Mail and MailOnline are preparing for potential job cuts as DMG Media, the publisher’s parent company, inches closer to introducing full seven-day editorial and commercial teams. Management described the moves as a response to a “significant structural transformation” within the news industry. The advent of a full seven-day operation at the Mail titles leaves The Times and The Sunday Times as the only two sibling titles on Fleet Street to retain separate newsrooms, though they have moved much…
The upcoming summit at Gallup’s headquarters aims to tackle the troubling decline in public trust in news. Semafor is set to host a National Trust in News Summit on February 27 at Gallup’s headquarters in Washington,, with a focus on addressing the alarming decline in public trust in media, highlighted by a recent Gallup poll. The summit will feature prominent figures from news, entertainment and technology, aiming to foster discussions on rebuilding audience confidence amid a backdrop of increasing disengagement from traditional news sources. The Gallup poll, released in October, indicated that only 31% of the American public expressed a…
The US Copyright Office has said artists can obtain copyright for works created with AI assistance. The US Copyright Office has published a comprehensive report affirming that artists can obtain copyright for works created with AI assistance, marking a significant development in the complex intersection of copyright law and AI technology in creative industries. The Copyright Office, an independent agency within the Library of Congress, processes about half a million copyright applications annually, including a growing number of claims involving AI-generated works. The report outlines the office’s ruling that while AI can assist in the creation of art, the presence…
The food website now reaches one in four Australians and grew nearly 15% year on year. Taste.com.au pivoted its content to target men and younger demographics and now leads Australia’s lifestyle category with an impressive 5.47 million users in December, representing a 14.4% increase compared to the previous year. This growth places Taste.com.au 1.36 million users ahead of its closest competitor. The latest statistics indicate that the platform reaches one in four online Australians, amassing 100 million page views in December alone. Engagement levels on the site are reported to be three times greater than those of its rivals. In…
The London-based newspaper has seen improved subscription metrics following the launch of its AI-powered paywall. The Financial Times has seen lower conversion rates but higher customer revenue since it introduced an AI-powered paywall a year ago. Talking to Digiday, Fiona Spooner, managing director of the FT’s Consumer Revenue Group, said that while the average revenue per user (ARPU) has risen by 6% year on year, there has been a 10% drop in the conversion rate to paid subscriptions since the launch of the paywall. Despite this, Spooner views the results as a positive indicator of the model’s efficacy, stating…
LinkedIn has extended its News Banner feature to India in a further challenge to news publishers. LinkedIn has rolled out a trial of its News Banner feature in India, offering access to timely news for users on its platform. The feature will be prominently displayed at the top of users’ feeds on mobile, highlighting significant developments and breaking news relevant to the professional landscape. The banner is only available to users in America, Canada and India for now. News publishers will watch the development closely as it is another example of a significant digital platform with a huge user base…
The development of AI tools and services is moving so fast that firms fear they might miss the opportunity, according to a recent podcast recorded at Davos Agentic AI is the next frontier of the revolution sweeping through all industries, not just publishing. Shrinking development horizons have meant that already it is being used widely. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, there were warnings that businesses must act now or be left behind. Speaking in Davos on a special episode of Take on Tomorrow, a podcast by PwC, Matt Wood, PwC’s Global and US Commercial Technology and Innovation Officer,…
New research reveals significant shifts in newspaper coverage following the adoption of paywalls, raising concerns about local journalism and the implications for democratic accountability. A new study has shown a marked shift in local newspaper coverage following the adoption of paywalls, raising significant concerns regarding the implications for local journalism and democratic accountability. As news outlets transition away from advertising as their primary revenue source towards subscription-based models, the focus and priorities of their content are undergoing notable changes. The findings, published in PNAS Nexus by researchers Paramveer S. Dhillon and his team, examined 17 major regional newspapers in the…
The business publisher has unveiled its Intelligence Newsroom which use AI to summarise news stories. Quartz is expanding its experiments with AI-written journalism. In a development first reported by TechCrunch, the business publication’s new initiative Quartz Intelligence Newsroom sees articles on a variety of topics reported by AI and drawing on sources, which it names at the start of the article. Since initiating its AI-generated reporting several months ago with corporate earnings reports, Quartz has begun publishing articles that largely consist of 400-word summaries derived from the original work of human journalists. Most of the stories appear to be routine…
