A year into her role as editor-in-chief of Business Insider, Jamie Heller is sharpening the publication’s focus on specialised business journalism while pushing for a more collaborative newsroom culture. Heller, who took over in September 2024 after two decades at The Wall Street Journal, told LinkedIn’s Andrew Murfett that her priority is to move away from siloed content production and towards a unified editorial identity. “People did their thing,” she said of the earlier approach, which she described as collegial but fragmented. Her strategy is to build “distinguishing content” in targeted areas rather than chasing broad trending stories. Reporters have…
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Newsweek has unveiled a sweeping redesign and rebrand, described as its most comprehensive visual overhaul in decades, as it seeks to modernise its identity and strengthen its position in today’s crowded media landscape. Branded “A World Drawn Closer,” the redesign unites Newsweek’s print, digital, video and social platforms under a…
Google has pre-emptively ceased accepting political advertisements across the European Union, well in advance of the EU’s Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation taking effect on October 10. Under the new EU regulation, any ad deemed political must be explicitly identified, including disclosing the sponsor, relevant election or…
The London Spy, a newsletter devoted to long-form reporting on the city’s news and culture, has announced it is pausing publication after nearly two years, citing burnout and the difficulty of sustaining the workload. The independent outlet had come close to covering its costs through paid subscriptions – enough for one…
Future has launched a new initiative, Collab, designed to bring together the influence of digital creators with the authority of its established media brands. The programme pairs creators with titles such as Marie Claire, Who What Wear, Ideal Home and Homes & Gardens to produce content that speaks authentically to…
Microsoft is preparing to launch a new platform that could reshape how publishers are compensated for their journalism in the age of AI. The Publisher Content Marketplace (PCM) will integrate with Microsoft’s Copilot assistant and pay publishers based on how their content is used within AI applications, signalling a shift…
A coalition of 11 leading economists, including Nobel laureates Joseph Stiglitz and Daron Acemoğlu, has issued a stark warning that the collapse of independent journalism poses a direct threat to global economic prosperity. Their new report, The Economic Imperative of Investing in Public Interest Media, published by the High-Level Panel…
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has issued a warning about the presence of dangerous and aggressive bulls near a school in Coaldale, Alberta. The bulls have been observed in the vicinity of the school grounds, posing potential risks to students and staff. Authorities are urging the public to exercise…
Financial Mail, one of South Africa’s best-known weekly financial magazines, will publish its final edition on 30 October, ending a 65-year run. Parent company Arena Holdings said the brand’s editorial expertise will be folded into daily sister title Business Day. Arena CEO Pule Molebeledi called the move “an important new…
The Calgary Herald introduces a subscription-only section featuring exclusive political and social commentary through editorial cartoons, highlighting a shift in media to monetise visual political discourse. The article titled “A One-Minute Cartoon Break: Editorial Cartoons from the Past Week” published by the Calgary Herald appears to be exclusive content reserved…
The Guardian is shifting to a privacy-centric advertising model by partnering with ID5, signalling a major industry move away from third-party cookies to ensure targeted yet privacy-compliant digital campaigns amidst evolving regulations. The Guardian is advancing its online advertising approach by adopting a “privacy-first” strategy, moving away from reliance on…
Penske Media Corporation, publisher of Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety, has become the first major US media company to take Google to court over its AI-powered search feature, AI Overviews. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., alleges that Google is unlawfully using Penske’s journalism to generate AI…
Reddit has introduced a new set of free tools for publishers, called Reddit Pro, in a bid to strengthen ties with news organisations and make it easier for them to engage with the platform’s users. The move represents a shift for Reddit, which has previously seemed lukewarm in its approach…
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