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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-pa
Disney-owned 20th Television partners with Vox Media Studios to develop scripted and unscripted projects Focus on adapting journalism and podcasts from Vox Media brands for Disney+ and other outlets Partnership reflects industry trend of tr
Over half of global news consumers now turn to social media and video networks, surpassing traditional news websites Video consumption on platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram surges, while trust in news declines Artificial intellige
Rainer Esser asserts AI will enhance journalism’s value by emphasising human connection Calls for news organisations to recognise their worth and partner confidently with tech giants Personal storytelling highlights irreplaceable human elem
The Times adopts a specialised, multi-team approach to video content production Video is now a distinct editorial discipline, not just repurposed print stories Distribution strategies evolve with dedicated platforms like the new ‘Watch’ tab
Podcasting is evolving beyond audio-only formats to include video and personality-led shows. Major outlets like The New York Times and The Guardian expand video content to reach new audiences. Monetisation models are diversifying with incre
MIT Sloan Management Review to cease print publication in 2026 Transition to newsletters, videos, social media and podcasts A strategic response to changing management communication trends MIT’s decision to close MIT Sloan Management Review
James Murdoch is in advanced talks to acquire Vox Media’s New York Magazine and podcast division through Lupa Systems. The deal could extend Murdoch’s media influence into prestigious publishing and podcasts, diverging from his family’s con
TIME Studios teams up with Piers Morgan’s Uncensored for a new interview series The partnership signifies a push into premium video and long-form storytelling The studio continues to expand its diverse slate from space documentaries to soci
SB Nation remains profitable with annual revenues of up to $100 million The sports network’s loyal, engaged audience makes it a sought-after asset Vox Media’s possible breakup could see SB Nation attract bids from diverse buyers Vox Media i
Andreessen Horowitz invests in MTS, a live video news platform on X MTS adopts a social media-style, fragmented approach to real-time commentary The project signals a shift of tech investors into media and news ecosystems Andreessen Horowit
Glamour Australia to debut in June as a social and video-driven platform Partnership with Myer highlights focus on beauty and lifestyle content Launch signals News Corp’s strategic push into digital lifestyle brands for younger audiences Ne
dpa partners with Google to foster collaboration between newsrooms and digital creators The programme aims to enhance fact-based reporting and experiment with new formats Participants will showcase findings at a Hamburg event with practical
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 establi
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 sp
Apple is adding HLS-powered video support to treat video as a native podcast format The upgrade enables seamless switching between listening and watching, including offline viewing Dynamic video ads will open new monetisation opportunities
The Guardian is launching a US-focused daily news podcast to strengthen its American presence. The programme, debuting later this year, is co-hosted by Kai Wright and Carter Sherman. It marks a major step in The Guardian’s push into audio a
Sports Illustrated introduces SI TV, a free 24/7 streaming channel featuring original and archival sports content. The service aims to capitalise on rising video engagement and expand audience reach across multiple platforms. Industry analy
VandeHei and Allen analyse how internet-driven trends transformed news consumption The rise of instant, personality-led journalism and the decline of traditional institutions Acknowledgement of the darker legacies: political entertainment a
Polymarket teams up with Dow Jones to integrate real-time market-implied probabilities into US financial titles The collaboration aims to enhance reader understanding while raising concerns over market integrity and transparency Industry co
Yahoo launches a personalised afternoon audio news digest for US users The new briefing utilises AI technology from Artifact, acquired in 2024 The move highlights a shift towards multimodal, audio-centric news delivery Yahoo is widening its
Goalhanger to take over Southbank Centre for a weekend festival in 2026 Features major podcast acts and crossover events Aims to merge arts and audio sectors in a historic venue Goalhanger has announced that it will take over the Southbank
CNN ceases to share content on Apple News amid ongoing negotiations Launch of new tiered subscription service aims to boost direct revenues The move highlights tensions between platform reliance and control over content CNN has taken its co
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
The Daily Aus achieves financial break-even with 310,000 newsletter subscribers. Pivot from social media reliance to newsletters drives growth and sustainability. Diversified content and trust-driven journalism securing resilience in youth
News UK introduces Octave AI, an innovative platform for automating audio ad creation and optimisation. The system uses AI-generated voices, music, and sound effects to craft tailored, broadcast-ready campaigns within minutes. Octave AI com
The Irish Times has reduced its daily digital output to prioritise quality The move aims to produce deeper, more trustworthy journalism amid a crowded news cycle Editors focus on richer reporting, investigation, and stronger storytelling st
The London Spy halts publication citing burnout and unmet goals Growing new outlets suggest a renaissance in London’s local journalism Subscribers offered partial refunds as the team considers a scaled-back return The London Spy, a newslett
Darcy’s newsletter recruits top reporters from Vanity Fair and The Wrap to deepen media coverage Status transitions to a seven-day publication, incorporating a new video podcast, Power Lines Growth driven by a focus on accountability journa
Axios to launch a five-episode series The Axios Show this month The series marks Axios’s return to video after its Emmy-winning HBO collaboration ended in 2021 Focuses on concise, on-demand conversations across politics, business, and cultu
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to cease its print edition in new year The move aims to prioritise digital subscriptions and innovation The industry-wide shift reflects changing audience habits and technological advances The Atlanta Journa
Marcus Rashford interview amassed 1.4m+ streams and 48.8m short‑form views in 48 hours Goalhanger leverages licensed LaLiga clips and cinematic production to boost reach and commercial value Model raises new monetisation opportunities and q
51% of adults used a podcast in the past month and 33% in the past week, with 71% having ever tried one Smartphones remain the primary device but smart‑TV listening doubled (4% to 8%); YouTube (20%) now rivals traditional podcast apps while
SmartNews, the AI-driven news aggregator, has launched a new app that aims to give readers a more thoughtful and less polarised way to follow the news. Called NewsArc, the app uses AI to surface long-form journalism and in-depth reporting o
Substack is deepening its investment in video as it positions the platform to attract a wider range of creators and advertisers. The newsletter-based service has rolled out a series of video tools over the past year – including live streami
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