Teen Vogue is merging with Vogue.com, a major shift that will see its editor-in-chief, Versha Sharma, depart after less than two years in the role. The move is part of Condé Nast’s broader effort to streamline operations and extend Vogue’s digital reach, particularly among younger readers who have become crucial to the brand’s growth online. Chloe Malle, Vogue’s head of editorial content, will oversee both Vogue and Teen Vogue. She said she plans to preserve Teen Vogue’s distinctive voice while aligning it more closely with Vogue’s broader digital strategy. Malle described herself as a long-time admirer of the title and…
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Iconic, formerly known as National World, has secured a significant appointment in its leadership ranks by recruiting Morgan Stevenson as its new chief growth officer. Stevenson joins Iconic under its new ownership, Media Concierge, which acquired the company from David Montgomery in May. With a commanding portfolio of 150 regional…
The Lansing Journal is poised for a major fundraising boost through its inaugural participation in NewsMatch, a nationwide campaign that supports nonprofit journalism by matching reader donations. The initiative offers donors the chance to double the impact of their contributions, particularly encouraging new monthly supporters whose gifts will be matched…
Puck has finalised its acquisition of Air Mail, the upscale weekly newsletter founded by former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and Alessandra Stanley, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $16 million. The deal brings together two subscription-first brands targeting affluent, culturally attuned audiences. Air Mail, launched in 2019 after…
News UK has launched Octave AI, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to automate the creation and optimisation of audio advertising across radio and podcasts. Developed within its Octave audio business in partnership with AI firm AudioStack, the system aims to produce broadcast-ready, personalised campaigns in minutes. The launch matters…
A recent Muck Rack study reveals a steady rise in “creator journalism” – independent publishing by journalists outside traditional newsrooms. Of 1,515 journalists surveyed across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and India, 522 identified as creator journalists. Half have been self-publishing for more than five years, suggesting a maturing…
BrightonSEO 2025 signalled a decisive shift in search strategy: trust has replaced traditional optimisation as the key to success. The consensus among speakers at the UK’s leading SEO event was clear: SEO is no longer about gaming algorithms but about building genuine credibility with both users and the AI systems…
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Australian Associated Press (AAP) will provide its newswire content to Google’s Gemini AI chatbot under a new partnership aimed at improving the timeliness and reliability of the tool’s responses for Australian users. AAP, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, is positioning the agreement as part of its digital transformation…
WAN-IFRA has appointed Stig Ørskov as its next chief executive, succeeding Vincent Peyrègne, who is stepping down after more than a decade leading the global association of news publishers. Ørskov, currently CEO of JP/Politiken Media Group in Denmark and vice-president of WAN-IFRA, will take over in early 2026. Peyrègne, who…
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When people talk about news avoidance, they usually mean it’s something that readers and viewers are doing. But the producers of news are equally exposed to distressing headlines and imagery — and research shows it takes a measurable toll. Psychology Today recently highlighted the idea of a “sensory diet” as…
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