Richard Gingras, Google’s Head of News, is on a mission to prove that the company’s latest developments and initiatives are part of a genuine, mutually beneficial relationship with publishers.
“It’s a big buffet out there… we believe there is a lot of money,” Michael Golden, the Company’s vice chairman told the Digital Media Europe conference in Vienna on Thursday.
The 2016 entries for the European Digital Media Awards read as a who’s who of industry leaders with each project setting the bar even higher for next year’s interactive narratives.
Does anyone remember Dr Phil from Oprah Winfrey’s show back in the 90s? He was back this morning at #DME16 in Vienna – featuring in the sizzle reel as Kevin Beatty annouced the upcoming launch of Mail TV.
Publishers stand to lose revenue from every user who blocks ads. What can they do about it? The report includes best-practice case studies, analyzes issues and pitfalls, and offers recommendations.
Trust in media has been falling, to a point where it has been called the greatest challenge of our industry. But what would make people trust the media more? A new survey by the American Press Institute and AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research sheds some light on the issue.
In the past eight months, migration coverage has become more human and emotional. But this may now have reached saturation point. How do editors keep their audience interested in this critical issue? The World Editors Forum asked Patrick Kingsley, The Guardian’s first-ever migration reporter, for his thoughts.
The Dutch online journalism platform De Correspondent is known for its forward-thinking, hands-on approach to journalism. In many ways, the crowdfunded publication is different to mainstream newsrooms, but in terms of diversity it’s make-up was exactly the same: predominantly male, mostly city-based and pretty much all white.
Zambia is known for harassment and intimidation of independent journalists and news outlets but the government’s latest move against journalists from The Post seems outrageously petty and will damage further press freedom.
After 22 years in media, watching with fascination the comings and goings of an industry in the throes of massive upheaval, Times Media Group’s head of digital, Lisa MacLeod, has developed more than a passing interest in cultural change and organisational psychology. In this guest post she says she is finding that her honours degree in anthropology (considered ill-advised at the time) has equipped her better for her chosen career than her journalism degree.
Reader revenue. Next-gen advertising. Distributed content or platforms – whatever you want to call it. Video, video, video. These are four puzzling challenges facing as we head into Digital Media Europe next week. Let’s take a closer look at what we consider four of the most pressing issues to rear their heads in Vienna, and what to expect.
A slick, new “messaging” app, a redesigned website, an increased emphasis on video, and rapid growth… that could describe a number of media startups today. What sets Quartz apart from the crowd? Zach Seward, VP of product development and executive editor, updates us on the latest developments.