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The news industry has undervalued product development and must elevate its product teams – urgently. Here’s a challenge for you: name one truly great digital news product. Not a news brand. Not a piece of journalism. A product – a digital e
Nonprofit news startup shuts down less than two years after launch despite major funding. Houston Landing, a nonprofit digital news outlet launched in June 2023, will close by mid-May after failing to secure sustainable funding. The shutdow
Former MSNBC host builds fast-growing independent outlet with big-name contributors and ambitions beyond Substack. Mehdi Hasan’s independent media platform Zeteo has generated more than $3.5 million in revenue in its first year, making it o
Move adds to growing portfolio as company bets on innovation and direct audience engagement. Redbrick has acquired digital outlets Quartz and The Inventory from G/O Media, marking its fifth major media investment as it expands its presence
The partnership is aimed at enhancing the resilience of publishers in the evolving global media landscape. WAN-IFRA and FIPP, two of the most influential global media networks, have announced a new partnership to support publishers facing t
Jim Mullen emphasises commitment to maintaining print operations despite them become loss-making in “six to eight years”. Jim Mullen, the chief executive of Reach, which publishes the Mirror, Express and Star among others, has forecasted th
The veteran news executive announces his departure, citing a new wave of technological disruption for the business. John Ridding, the group chief executive of the Financial Times, is set to step down after nearly two decades at the helm, a
The FT has announced its acquisition of event organiser Invisso, expanding its premium events across the structured finance and private credit markets. The Financial Times Group has announced the acquisition of Invisso, a prominent organise
The Washington Post’s Opinions section undergoes a significant move under its billionaire owner Jeff Bezos. Jeff Bezos, owner of the Washington Post, has announced a significant shift in the newspaper’s Opinions section, framing it as a pla
As digital publishers cling to traffic numbers, the need for quality engagement metrics becomes increasingly vital for success and sustainability. I’ve dubbed this piece “the traffic jam,” and I can assure you it has nothing to do with the
Niche events are a low-risk way of entering the events space, and can be the harbinger of bigger things. Niche publishing is a trend that is proving resilient and profitable as the media landscape continues to undergo seismic shifts. By foc
The platform is set to introduce paid subreddits in 2025, a move aimed at boosting profitability as it faces financial challenges. Reddit will introduce paid subreddits later this year, according to its CEO Steve Huffman. During a recent As
The Super Bowl this weekend is the season’s climax for a sport that has innovation at its core. A couple of weeks ago I realised the extent of the growing reach of the NFL. Walking along the suburban streets near my home in London I looked
The UK tabloid has announced that it is asking readers to subscribe for exclusive features. The Sun has introduced a new paid content strategy a decade after it abandoned a previous attempt at a paywall. The new Sun Club, which will require
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
Building subscriptions with other publishers and services offers a strategy to enhance subscriber engagement and diversify offerings. Last week Axios reported that The New York Times has been exploring subscription partnerships with other A
The news industry faces a crisis in its business model, but also in its core activity of journalism. We overproduce content, cling to outdated formats and ignore what our audiences really want. Here’s a manifesto for change In 1973 Tom Wolf
The Independent Media Group is the latest publication to receive funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Independent Media Group in Britain has announced a significant funding boost from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,
The picture agencies are set to merge in a deal driven by the rise of AI technologies that are reshaping the visual content industry. Getty Images and Shutterstock are poised to combine in a $3.7 billion merger, a move driven by the rapid e
Around 100 employees in the business division of Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper have been laid off, reflecting its financial challenges. The Washington Post has announced significant layoffs, impacting around 100 employees in its business divis
The tech giant’s move is sure to spark debate about its growing influence in the publishing industry. Apple is set to enhance its News app, signalling its growing influence in the publishing industry. According to sources, the technology gi
It’s very early days but publishers are reporting promising signs from their engagement with Bluesky. Publishers are exploring the nascent social media platform Bluesky, assessing its potential compared to established platforms like X and T
Norwegian media group Amedia has announced the acquisition of Denmark’s Berlingske Media, aiming to strengthen its position amid increasing global competition and digital shifts in the industry. Norwegian media group Amedia has announced th
Dave Strauss, The Guardian’s VP of revenue operations, discusses the move from open auctions to curated private marketplaces, highlighting the importance of first-party data and direct relationships with publishers. Programmatic advertising
Among initiatives is the Facebook Content Monetization Beta Programme which is aimed at enhancing earnings and engagement for creators through performance-based models. Meta Platforms has reported a significant achievement in its support fo
Journalists at The Guardian and Observer will stage a 48-hour strike on December 4 and 5 to protest the planned sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media. Journalists at The Guardian and Observer newspapers will stage a 48-hour strike on Decem
The UK-based newspaper has announced it will stop posting on the social media platform X, deeming it a ‘toxic media platform’ filled with disturbing content. The Guardian, a prominent British newspaper, announced on Wednesday that it would
ITV Studios has unveiled Zoo 55, a new digital content label aiming to enhance engagement on platforms like YouTube, under the leadership of industry veteran Martin Trickey. ITV Studios has made a significant stride in expanding its digital
In an era dominated by social media, traditional publishers face unique challenges. This article explores how embracing new technologies is crucial for maintaining relevance and competitive advantage. In an age where digital communication d
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are s
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are s
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are s
Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region is a magnificent area with high mountain ranges, glaciers and is actually the most glaciated part of the European Alps. Visiting this area can be done relatively easy by c
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