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Trust and value: The Hindu Group’s digital evolution

2024-11-29. India’s 146-year-old The Hindu can currently still rely on print revenues but “winter is coming” and the company is pushing digital in a big way. The Hindu Group CEO LV Navaneeth expects that “winter” to come in around eight years.

Ezra Eeman to spearhead WAN-IFRA’s ‘AI in Media’ initiative

2024-11-29. WAN-IFRA is pleased to welcome Ezra Eeman as a strategic advisor for its AI initiatives. In this role, Eeman will leverage his extensive expertise in media innovation to help advance the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence technologies across the news media industry.

One of Germany’s largest dailies finds success by focusing on subscribers

2024-11-27. About five years ago, Germany’s Süddeutsche Zeitung, like many publishers, was facing an uncertain future due in part to a split focus with separate teams for digital and print that were trying to offer something for everyone. They’re not doing that anymore. Today, it’s all about focus and priorities.

Data, AI, OKRs: Measuring productivity in the newsroom

2024-11-26. In a data-driven world, leaders face pressure to quantify success. Two media leaders recently shared their insights on setting KPIs that drive performance and motivate staff during our conference in Singapore.

How Newsquest is diversifying into being a digital marketing agency

2024-11-21. With 250 news brands, Newsquest is the UK’s second largest local news group, and it recently reported stable revenues and increasing profit. Getting to this position has required a lot of innovation, particularly in digital which now accounts for 50 percent of the advertising revenue.

Redefining newsroom practices: Lessons in innovation and leadership

2024-11-20. In an age where the next new idea can make or break a newsroom, what exactly is the secret to success? Unsurprisingly, it’s complicated, but there are specific steps that can help guide the way.

Two years later: Taking stock of ChatGPT’s impact on the news media

2024-11-20. Since OpenAI released its AI chatbot, it and other AI tools have had a transformative impact on news media, from accelerating routine tasks to inspiring creative storytelling. The rise of generative AI also raises serious ethical considerations and questions about the future potential of AI in reshaping how news is produced and consumed.

Particle – a new player in the AI news game

2024-11-18. It’s been an interesting few weeks in the US for AI platforms and news. OpenAI released its search engine, SearchGPT. Then, election night introduced a new type of coverage: news hubs integrated into AI-powered engines, such as Perplexity. Now, startup Particle is launching an AI news app in the US market.

Asian Media Awards 2024: SPH Media, South China Morning Post, and Kumparan Dominate the Winners’ Circle.

2024-11-06. At this year’s prestigious Asian Media Awards, organised by WAN-IFRA, SPH Media, South China Morning Post (SCMP), and Kumparan stole the spotlight in a highly competitive event that saw 251 entries from 42 media organisations across 13 countries.

How Spotlight Delaware develops mission-aligned branded content

2024-11-06. Spotlight Delaware, a nonprofit news outlet launched in March 2024, aims to empower local communities through independent journalism. Founded by Allison Taylor Levine, a former journalist and community advocate, Spotlight Delaware’s mission is deeply rooted in Community Listening, engaging with marginalised groups to understand their news needs.