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WIZONE, WAN-IFRA’s new marketplace launched today

2023-09-14. WAN-IFRA has announced today the launch of WIZONE, a groundbreaking online marketplace poised to lift connections between suppliers, service providers and news publishers on a global scale. Today’s official launch occurred at the Indian Printers Summit 2023 in Kochi, marking a transformative leap forward for the industry.

by Vincent Peyrègne vincent.peyregne@wan-ifra.org | September 14, 2023

WIZONE is an unprecedented achievement as the world’s first and sole online marketplace exclusively tailored to the news publishing industry. Serving both suppliers and publishers worldwide, this innovative platform aims to facilitate seamless connections, foster collaboration, and drive innovation within the industry.

At the Indian Printers Summit 2023, Kochi, Mr. K N Shanth Kumar, WAN-IFRA Board Member and Director of The Printers Mysore Ltd., India unveiled WIZONE. He said this service stands as a testament to WAN-IFRA’s unwavering dedication to advancing the news publishing landscape through technological innovation. WIZONE, by transcending traditional boundaries and embracing digital evolution, is poised to redefine how the industry operates and connects, he added.

Launching WIZONE represents a significant milestone in our commitment to facilitating growth and collaboration within the news publishing realm. Our vision for WIZONE is to facilitate and accelerate interactions between suppliers, service providers and publishers, advance the best solutions and talents to the market, and propel the industry into the digital era,” said Vincent Peyrègne, CEO of WAN-IFRA.

WIZONE boasts an extensive portfolio of over 250 featured products and solutions, with an array of additional suppliers expected to join the marketplace shortly. Offering three distinct onboarding plans for suppliers – the Basic Plan (free), Standard Plan, and Premium Plan – WIZONE ensures tailored options to meet diverse needs. Suppliers also have the opportunity to feature their companies and advertise on the home page.

WIZONE extends a complimentary service for news publishers, allowing them to explore many products and solutions. The platform facilitates intuitive searches and browsing through diverse categories to fulfil publishers’ specific requirements.

In its next phase, WIZONE plans to augment its offerings with additional content, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), white papers, and webinars delving into news media technology and business trends.

Access to the WIZONE portal is available through https://wi-zone.com.

Contact and Inquiries

For further inquiries and information, please write to wizone@wan-ifra.org, or contact: Magdoom Mohamed, Managing Director, WAN-IFRA South Asia, Chennai, India (magdoom.mohamed@wan-ifra.org), Pushparaj Krishnamurthy, Product Marketing Lead – WIZONE, WAN-IFRA South, Chennai, India (pushparaj.krishnamurthy@wan-ifra.org)

Vincent Peyrègne

Vincent Peyrègne took up duties as Chief Executive Officer of WAN-IFRA in 2012. Prior to joining WAN-IFRA, he was Head of Development at Edipresse in Switzerland (now Tamedia) with responsibility for audience insights, editorial marketing research and product development, before joining the office of the French Ministry of Culture and Communication.

vincent.peyregne@wan-ifra.org

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