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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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American users of the search platform will start to see ads this week as part of an experiment. Perplexity AI is experimenting with displaying advertisements on its AI-driven search platform. Set to commence this week, the initiative targets users within the United States. This move aligns with the company’s previously stated ambition of integrating ads to bolster its revenue model by year-end. The company insists that user experience remains a priority, with advertisements carefully curated not to disrupt the platform’s functionality or visual interface. To promote transparency, all advertisements will be labelled as sponsored content. In its recent blog update,…
The resounding victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election has resulted in a significant drop in traffic to news websites compared to 2020. In stark contrast to the politically charged and protracted US presidential election of 2020, the 2024 race concluded swiftly, with Donald Trump declared the winner soon after polls closed. This accelerated timeline resulted in a noticeably diminished traffic bump to news sites compared with the sustained surge witnessed four years ago. Data from Similarweb, shared by David Carr, editor of insights, news and research, indicates a 20% drop in US web traffic to news sites…
European users will soon have the option of experiencing less personalised ads amid increasing regulatory pressure from the EU. Meta Platforms, the parent company of social media giants Instagram and Facebook, has announced its intention to offer European users the option to experience “less personalised ads.” The development comes as the California-based tech titan addresses the growing concerns of European regulators. This shift by Meta, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, is designed to meet the expectations of regulators in the European Union (EU). The company outlined the introduction of this new advertising model, revealing that over the coming…
Founded by former Twitter engineers, the start-up aims to support publishers by attracting traffic through its innovative user experiences. A startup called Particle, founded by former Twitter engineers, is aiming to transform the media industry’s relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) with a host of new reading experiences for users. The AI-driven newsreader platform has already secured $4.4 million in seed funding from Kindred Ventures, Adverb Ventures and angel investors. The startup was conceived by Sara Beykpour, previously a Senior Director of Product Management at Twitter, alongside co-founder Marcel Molina, a former senior engineer at Twitter and Tesla. Particle’s mission is…
he Canadian government has established the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute in Montreal, with a $50 million funding commitment. The Canadian government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at addressing the potential risks and ensuring public trust in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Known as the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, the centre will be based in Montreal and spearheaded by Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. This move comes amid growing global concern regarding the misuse of AI technologies in areas such as election interference, disinformation efforts and potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The Institute is being established with a vision of nurturing public…
Lawsuit is based on ‘neighbouring rights’ established by an EU directive, aiming to ensure fair remuneration for media companies in a digital landscape increasingly dominated by tech giants. Major French news publications are set to pursue legal action against the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over the use of their content without appropriate compensation. This development arises under the ‘neighbouring rights’ framework, a legal concept introduced in 2019 by a European Union directive. Neighbouring rights grant media companies the ability to seek remuneration when their work is repurposed by major digital platforms. France notably spearheaded the directive’s…
The core algorithm update reveals significant shifts in search results, with AI citations increasingly aligning with organic searches, according to analysis by SEO firm BrightEdge. Google’s core algorithm update, launched earlier this month, appears to have brought convergence between organic search results and the results delivered through the search giant’s AI Overview feature. Enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge is actively monitoring this update’s impact on keyword search results, with a keen eye on trends emerging in Google’s AI Overview (AIO) and organic search. The ongoing observations provide crucial insights into Google’s evolving approach to its search algorithms, particularly regarding the integration…
The Daily Beast reports its first profitable quarter with an 81% year-over-year revenue increase as operational changes and strategic hires drive growth. The Daily Beast, a digital news and opinion platform, has marked a significant milestone by reporting its first profitable quarter since its launch. This achievement comes in the third quarter of 2024 and is largely attributed to the strategic leadership of Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles, who took charge earlier this year. The publication is backed by Barry Diller’s IAC holding company, which has noted an impressive 81% increase in year-over-year revenue for The Daily Beast. Although IAC…
Abstract: A coalition of prominent French newspapers, including Le Figaro, Le Monde, and Le Parisien, has filed a lawsuit against the online service X for failing to comply with copyright obligations. This case highlights ongoing tensions between traditional media and digital platforms in Europe, with significant implications for future media relations and compliance with EU laws. Abstract/Summary A coalition of prominent French newspapers, including Le Figaro, Le Monde, and Le Parisien, has initiated legal action against the online service X, asserting that it has failed to comply with its obligations regarding copyright and compensation for the use of their content.…
A recent report reveals that 94% of teenagers believe media literacy should be mandatory in schools, amid rising encounters with online conspiracy theories. In an era increasingly dominated by digital information, a significant proportion of teenagers are encountering conspiracy theories and misleading narratives online. This has spurred a rising demand among students for media literacy education within schools, as revealed by a recent report from the News Literacy Project. The report highlights that a staggering 94% of teenagers believe that media literacy should be a mandatory part of their educational curriculum. Despite this overwhelming consensus, only 39% of teens…
