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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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One of OpenAI’s co-founders described data as AI’s “fossil fuel” and spoke about attempts to lessen its impact on development. The artificial intelligence industry is facing a significant data shortage that could alter its trajectory, according to OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Speaking at the recent Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) in Vancouver. Sutskever emphasised how critical data is to AI development, likening it to “fossil fuel”. “We’ve achieved peak data and there will be no more,” he said, according to the Observer. This alarming forecast coincides with growing restrictions on data access, revealed by a Data Provenance Initiative…
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, embarks on a ten-week consultation to clarify copyright laws affecting AI model training, aiming to support both creative sectors and technology innovation. The UK government has initiated a ten-week consultation aimed at clarifying how copyright material can be utilised for training artificial intelligence (AI) models. In its announcement, the government described the partnership of creative and AI industries as central to its industrial strategy, with proposals designed to allow both to thrive and drive economic growth. The government established the consultation, which closes on February 25, to address existing uncertainties around…
The newswire unveils new AI-driven features aimed at optimising press release creation, enhancing readability and improving engagement. PR Newswire has announced enhancements to its artificial intelligence (AI) suite aimed at bolstering the capabilities of public relations and communications professionals. These updates follow the initial phase of the launch earlier in the year and underscore the company’s commitment to integrating AI into the press release process, defining its role as a leader in innovative solutions within the PR industry. At the core of these advancements is the newly introduced “Press Release Score.” This feature is part of the overarching initiative branded…
Diversity efforts among nine prominent media publishers are stagnating or regressing, according to a recent survey. Nine prominent publishers’ reports on workforce demographics reveal a mixed landscape in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, with a significant portion of the industry showing stagnation or regression in staff diversity. The findings, compiled by Digiday, highlight that approximately one-third of these companies have failed to make any notable progress this year. Condé Nast, Gannett and The Washington Post exhibited improved diversity in their staff compared to the previous year. In contrast, Business Insider, The Los Angeles Times and NPR experienced a decline…
The Albanese government’s new news bargaining incentive aims to ensure fair compensation for news outlets from large tech platforms, but concerns linger over its implementation and impact on smaller publishers. The Australian government has introduced a new initiative known as the news bargaining incentive (NBI), aimed at compelling large digital platforms to remunerate Australian news outlets for their content. Announced on Thursday, the NBI follows the previous Morrison government’s news media bargaining code (NMBC) and is designed to close loopholes that allowed tech giants to minimise their payments to publishers. The NBI imposes a levy on digital platforms with Australian…
Bert Etling, a news editor in Southern Oregon, uncovers an AI-run outlet impersonating a local newspaper, raising concerns about authenticity in journalism. A small-town news editor in Southern Oregon has uncovered an AI-driven operation that is masquerading as a local news outlet. Bert Etling, who currently serves as the editor for Ashland News and has been a staple in the community for years, is finding himself embroiled in an ongoing conflict with a robotic entity producing content under the guise of the Ashland Daily Tidings. Etling’s journey began when he received unexpected notifications regarding the Daily Tidings, a paper which…
BuzzFeed’s sale of its food brand marks a strategic shift as the company tackles significant debt and repositions its business model. BuzzFeed’s decision to sell off its popular food and culture brand, First We Feast, for $82.5 million marks a significant shift in its business strategy as the company positions itself deeper into the realm of artificial intelligence-driven content production. The sale is part of BuzzFeed’s broader efforts to alleviate its mounting debt, which was reported to be nearly $124 million. The transaction is expected to reduce that burden by about $88.8 million, a crucial financial relief for the embattled…
Apple’s new AI service is under fire for producing misleading notifications that confuse users and raise concerns about the reliability of AI-generated content. Apple’s recent foray into news summarisation with its AI service, Apple Intelligence, has faced scrutiny following a significant blunder in its notifications that has raised questions about the reliability of AI-generated content. The service, aimed at providing quick overviews and reducing notification clutter for users of iPhones and other Apple devices in the UK, produced an inaccurate headline proclaiming that “Luigi Mangione shoots himself”, attributed to the BBC, the British broadcaster. This was categorically false as Mangione,…
The Japanese publisher is the first domestic paid digital news platform to reach this milestone. Nikkei Inc has surpassed 1 million paid subscribers for its Nikkei Online Edition, marking it as the first domestic paid digital news media in Japan to reach this figure. Launched in 2010, the online editions initially gained traction with individual subscribers. However, recent years have seen a notable surge in subscriptions from corporate and educational sectors, which now constitute a growing portion of its subscriber base. Companies are utilising the platform for essential information and corporate training, while educational institutions are embracing it for inquiry-based…
Publishers are among many sectors that will be affected by upcoming regulations governing subscription contracts. The UK government is seeking input from businesses regarding new regulations that will govern subscription contracts, emphasising the importance of consumer protection in the ever-evolving digital landscape. The consultation is part of the broader Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), which aims to address issues related to automatic and recurring payments for goods, services, or digital content. According to a recent impact assessment from the UK government, about 155 million active subscriptions exist in non-regulated sectors across the UK, with consumer spending reaching…
