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The New York Times newsroom has grown by over 50% in a decade, marking ongoing success. Historical overexpansion at the Washington Post serves as a cautionary tale. Industry-wide decline and AI disruption suggest caution against large-scale staffing growth. This first appeared in our weekly newsletter Editor’s picks. Sign up…
Jamie Stockwell set to start as vice president of news at USA TODAY in March 2026 Will focus on impartial reporting, innovation, and expanding audience reach Brings extensive experience from The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Axios Local USA Today has appointed Jamie Stockwell as vice president of…
Notus recruits nine seasoned journalists including seven from The Washington Post Move highlights shifts in Washington’s media landscape with talent leaving traditional outlets Organisational rebrand plans suggest ambitions to rival established national newspapers The nonprofit political newsroom NOTUS has hired nine journalists, including seven from The Washington Post, in a…
Bonnier News’ profitability increased by 29% in 2025, driven by digital subscriptions Digital revenue now accounts for over 60% of total income, with nearly 500,000 digital subscribers The company anticipates a stronger year in 2026 with continued growth in readership and advertising Bonnier News ended 2025 with sharply improved profitability and continued growth in its subscription business, the Swedish media group said, positioning the company for what its chief executive expects will be a stronger 2026. The results highlight the steady shift toward reader revenue and digital products across the group’s portfolio of national and local titles. The publisher reported…
Traditional newsrooms are overwhelmed with extensive coverage for huge events Readers primarily seek perspective and education, not multiple updates News organisations should prioritise analysis and opinion to better serve digital audiences This is from our weekly Editor’s picks newsletter. Sign up for free here I did something I do very rarely this week: I turned on our television at home in the morning. The reason, unsurprisingly, was the war in Iran. My goal was to get up to date with all the latest news. And I did. If nothing else, rolling TV news stations are always quick on to…
ESPN hires six experienced journalists from The Washington Post amid industry reshuffle New recruits bolster ESPN’s investigative and long‑form sports coverage The move highlights the widening talent gap and strategic shifts after Post’s sports desk closure Five weeks after The Washington Post dismantled its sports desk, ESPN has hired six of the newspaper’s former reporters, a move that follows a similar mass hiring by The Athletic, which is part of The New York Times. The hires reflect a broader shift in sports journalism, as legacy newspapers shrink specialist desks while broadcasters and digital outlets invest in reporting capacity aimed at…
Axel Springer agrees to buy The Telegraph for £575 million, ending a lengthy sales process The deal marks the first time a German publisher owns the UK’s historically conservative newspaper Regulatory reviews are expected to scrutinise the impact on media plurality and foreign influence German publishing group Axel Springer has agreed a £575 million deal to acquire The Telegraph, a transaction that would bring an end to one of the longest-running sales processes in Fleet Street. The agreement, first reported by the Financial Times, effectively ends a rival bid from Daily Mail and General Trust and positions the German media…
Axel Springer acquires Bisnow, integrating it into Brew Media Group The deal aims to strengthen Axel Springer’s US B2B and event-led offerings Bisnow remains operationally independent with senior management intact Axel Springer has agreed to acquire Bisnow, adding the events and editorial business to a new US-focused division that will sit alongside Morning Brew. The deal underscores Axel Springer’s drive to expand its business-to-business footprint in the US, betting on events and specialist newsletters as more resilient revenue streams at a time when advertising markets remain volatile and AI is reshaping digital publishing. Bisnow will join Morning Brew Inc in…
Indian newsrooms focus on deploying AI for operational efficiency and editorial integrity Practical case studies highlight automation of routine tasks and fact-checking tools Industry emphasises responsible AI use, governance and safeguarding against manipulated content Leaders from India’s newsrooms joined international experts in Bengaluru last week for WAN-IFRA’s AI in Media…
Mediahuis reports marginal revenue growth of 2% in 2025, with a strategic shift from print to digital The company’s radio and online marketplace divisions experience notable expansion Stronger cash position enables further digital investments and cross-border acquisitions across Europe Mediahuis, the Belgium-based publisher which also has titles in the Netherland,…
Major UK news organisations launch SPUR to combat unauthorised AI training use Aim to establish licensing standards and secure fair compensation for original reporting Initiative underscores concerns over AI’s impact on journalism’s economic sustainability Some of Britain’s largest news organisations have launched a coalition to challenge the unauthorised use of…
Programme targets young media leaders across EMEA to foster responsible AI use in newsrooms 12-week, tuition-free initiative supported by Google News Initiative aims to narrow innovation gap Focus on skills development through real-world challenges, mentorship, and collaborative learning WAN-IFRA has unveiled the NextGen AI Leaders Programme, a 12-week initiative to…
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The Washington Post faces over $100 million losses, prompting major layoffs. Costs have risen 16% while output has fallen 42%, highlighting financial strain. Leadership aims to reposition the newsroom as a distinctive, must-read outlet amid changing reader habits. The Washington Post lost more than $100 million last, following a $77…
Politico to launch in Australia, targeting policy professionals and political obsessives Moves into a market dominated by News Corp and Nine Entertainment with a premium, insider-focused model Aims to fill a gap in policy intelligence and deepen political coverage in the Australian context Politico will launch in Australia later this…
The Boston Globe halts daily print for the first time since 1872 due to a historic winter storm Disruption highlights the shifting economics towards digital news consumption Print subscribers will receive bundled editions as the industry faces weather-related vulnerabilities For the first time since its founding in 1872, The Boston…
John Mulholland brings decades of international editorial experience to the paper His appointment aims to enhance breaking coverage and long-form storytelling The outlet seeks to innovate tone, technique, and technology in local journalism Kevin Delaney, editor in chief of The San Francisco Standard, has appointed Fleet Street veteran John Mulholland…
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Lenore Taylor announces her departure after 13 years at Guardian Australia, including a decade as editor Under her leadership, the outlet became one of Australia’s most-read news sources, with major award wins A successor will be chosen through an open process, with David Munk serving as interim editor until then Lenore Taylor has announced she will step down from Guardian Australia after 13 years in senior roles that included a decade as the title’s editor, leaving the organisation she helped establish in 2013. Taylor joined Guardian Australia as a senior member of staff at its May 2013 launch and quickly…
The Athletic integrates more live blogs with video to keep audiences engaged and protect content from AI scraping. Human-led, in-the-moment coverage aims to provide a competitive edge over automated systems. The move coincides with major sporting events, testing the effectiveness of rapid multimedia storytelling. The Athletic is expanding its use of live blogs enriched with video as part of a broader effort to keep audiences on its own sites and to blunt the impact of automated content collection by AI systems. According to a report in Digiday, the move, timed to coincide with overlapping major sporting events this week, reflects…
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DMGT to acquire The Telegraph in a £500 million deal, creating a dominant right-leaning media group The UK government’s Foreign State Influence rules played a key role in blocking foreign investment Acquisition prompts expectations of regulatory scrutiny and aims to boost conservative media influence The owner of the Daily Mail, DMGT (Daily Mail and General Trust), has agreed a £500 million ($650 million) deal to acquire the Telegraph, in a move that would create one of the most powerful right-leaning media groups in the UK. The agreement follows the withdrawal of US-based private investment firm RedBird Capital Partners, which had…
Emma Tucker appoints Aja Whitaker-Moore and David Crow as deputy editors in chief Dan Colarusso joins as coverage chief for business, finance and economics Moves aim to modernise newsroom and enhance reporting, including AI integration The Wall Street Journal is reshaping its senior leadership, adding two deputy editors in chief and a new coverage chief for business, finance and economics. The moves signal a push to modernise the newsroom and strengthen reporting across its desks. In a staff note, editor in chief Emma Tucker said Aja Whitaker-Moore will join the Journal as deputy editor in chief, while current executive editor…
BBC tests dozens of AI projects to optimise content production and expand formats Focus on AI to support journalists, improve localisation, and enhance audience engagement Emphasis on ethical AI use and leveraging trusted journalism amidst tech rivalry BBC News is testing dozens of artificial intelligence pilots as it looks to speed up production, repackage content and create new formats without compromising its public service remit. The work is being led by Olle Zacharison, head of News AI, who spoke about the corporation’s approach on the Newsroom Robots podcast. At the heart of the strategy is a push to understand where…
Owen Meredith leaves the NMA after five years to join DMG Media in May 2026 He will succeed Peter Wright, who played a key role in press regulation and industry negotiations The move signals a strategic focus on advocating for fair treatment of news publishers in a rapidly evolving digital landscape Owen Meredith will join DMG Media in May 2026 to succeed Peter Wright as its head of public policy. The handover comes as major publishers push for fair treatment from digital platforms and seek greater certainty from government on media regulation. Meredith has led the News Media Association for…
Garry Moroney joins Irish Times Group as new CEO with strong tech background Appointment signals focus on digital innovation and strategic expansion Moroney’s experience aims to balance technology growth with quality journalism The Irish Times Group has appointed Garry Moroney, a tech entrepreneur with global experience, as its new chief executive. Moroney will succeed interim CEO Michael Sheehan on December 1. Sheehan will return to his role as Group CFO in January. Moroney brings long experience in building and scaling tech businesses. He founded two Irish software firms, Clavis Insight and Similarity Systems, guiding both from early-stage growth through to…
Widespread global outage impacts major websites and services Root cause traced to Cloudflare’s configuration error, not cyber attack Highlights risks of dependence on centralised internet providers A major internet outage on the morning of 18 November 2025 disrupted access to thousands of websites and digital services worldwide, underscoring the extent to which the modern web depends on a handful of infrastructure providers. The disruption was traced to Cloudflare, whose content delivery network and security services handle roughly a fifth of global web traffic. The incident began shortly after 6.40am ET, when Cloudflare identified internal service degradation that rapidly spiralled into…
The Digital Omnibus aims to simplify digital rules to boost European start-ups and AI innovation Critics warn it could undermine digital rights and weaken privacy protections Legislation seeks to balance regulatory easing with maintaining EU’s high digital standards The European Commission is preparing to unveil its long-awaited legislative package designed to simplify the bloc’s digital rulebook, ease regulatory burdens on businesses and help European start-ups compete in the global race to develop artificial intelligence. Branded the Digital Omnibus, the initiative seeks to streamline and harmonise multiple overlapping laws – from GDPR and the AI Act to the e-Privacy Directive and…
Vox introduces two original subscriber-only video series on Supreme Court and policy impact Monthly live chats and behind-the-scenes community interactions deepen audience connection Enhanced ad-free videos and podcasts offer exclusive content for members via Patreon Vox is expanding its Membership programme through a partnership with Patreon that adds exclusive video series, live conversations and community features. The move matters because publishers are searching for ways to strengthen direct relationships with readers and secure more dependable revenue. At the centre of the new offer are two subscriber-only video series. The Docket examines major Supreme Court decisions and their potential to reshape…
Nicholas Thompson combines personal discipline with intellectual rigour to lead The Atlantic He advocates for persistent progress, hiring with an ‘edge’, and embracing discomfort Drawing on marathon philosophy, his leadership style emphasises resilience, continuous learning, and adaptation Nicholas Thompson, chief executive of The Atlantic and former editor of Wired, has built a leadership style rooted in discipline, intellectual clarity and an unusual willingness to invite challenge. His approach, outlined in multiple appearances and interviews to publicise his new book The Running Ground, offers a template for media leaders trying to steer ambitious teams through a period of unrelenting industry pressure.…
RedBird Capital withdraws from £500m bid for Telegraph Media Group Concerns over foreign influence and newsroom tensions cited as reasons Future ownership remains uncertain amid political and regulatory scrutiny The future of the Daily Telegraph has been thrown back into turmoil after RedBird Capital Partners abandoned its planned £500m takeover of the title. As first reported by Mark Kleinman at Sky News, RedBird and its Abu Dhabi-based investment partner International Media Investments (IMI) have formally withdrawn their offer to buy Telegraph Media Group, ending months of speculation over a deal that had divided Westminster, the media industry and even…
