Why publishers must use Google Postmaster Tools
Eric Shanfelt of Nearview Media, a member of Mx3’s Collectif, explains why Google’s Postmaster Tools are an essential part of a publisher’s armoury. Free to use, the tools…
Community-based entrepreneurs are leading the way in solving the local news crisis
Dan Kennedy, Professor of Journalism at Northeastern University argues that top down solutions to solve the local journalism crisis simply won’t cut it. Instead, the…
Charles Benaiah: “Your job is to make your media central to their community”
In his latest op-ed, Charles Benaiah argues that news has lost the plot because it’s lost its primary focus, that is, to serve well-defined communities…
PressReader expands Irish content with Mediahuis Ireland’s leading titles
PressReader has struck a deal with Mediahuis Ireland, the country’s Ireland’s leading print and digital media publisher, which will see the publisher’s portfolio of titles added…
Editors, don’t hire anyone over 35 – your future depends on it
In a sobering op-ed, HBM Advisory’s Alan Hunter argues that legacy publishers are all too reluctant to appoint young people to senior roles, yet these…
Five lessons larger publishers could learn from the indie news sector
As an experienced journalist having run the editorial functions of two of the UK’s biggest regional publishers, Jeremy Clifford puts forward the key lessons larger…
“Rome is burning”: Why we can’t wait for regulation
Despite rumblings from various regulatory authorities, any change is likely to be slow in coming, and no one is sure just how effective it will…
Media needs to work smarter; not stupider.
Charles Benaiah describes how “there is no vomit in Narnia” and puts forward an intriguing thesis on media advertising along with a few choice quotes…
The Telegraph’s Michelle Brister: Why bridge roles are essential in media organisations
If news organisations continue to do everything the way we’ve always done things, there might not be a future in news, warns Michelle Brister, head…
Saving the news media means moving beyond the benevolence of billionaires
Philanthropy to fund journalism is not new, but as legacy media faces unprecedented challenges, renewed attention is focusing on grants and donations as a key…
The importance of data segmentation for publisher marketing success
Effective marketing, both in attracting new audiences as well as retaining existing customers, is a cornerstone of any media business. As part of this, in-depth…
‘Rollerball’ depicted a world in which corporations controlled all information – is this dystopian vision becoming reality?
Is the dystopic vision of the film ‘Rollerball’ fast becoming reality? Matthew Jordan, Associate Professor of Media Studies, Penn State, lays out his concerns… If…
Unlock the future of media sales: Seven exclusive insights from The Myers Report
The Myers Report 2023 highlights critical challenges and trends that are shaping the future of media sales organizations. As part of our Collectif series (see…
‘Less writing articles; more AI conversation’: We get reaction to ex-Googler’s WaPo op-ed tip for publishers
As former Google director Jim Albrecht suggests a future where AI reshapes news into conversations, not everyone is ready to bid the written article farewell.…
News industry meltdown: Market failure or creative destruction?
Styli Charalambous, Co-founder & CEO of South Africa’s Daily Maverick, argues that while not all journalism is a public good, much journalism is created in…
“AI is the only way forward”: Affiliate marketing for publishers hits problems of scale
At Affiliate Summit West, the show for the North American affiliate industry, a strong light shone on what were proverbially the industry’s ‘elephants in the…
Reed Phillips: 2024 Media Industry M&A Outlook
A speaker at next month’s Mx3 Barcelona Summit, Reed Phillips, CEO of Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips investment bank, explains how M&A is rebounding and why this year…
Reining in AI means figuring out which regulation options are feasible, both technically & economically
Professor Saurabh Bagchi from Purdue University dissects the various arguments over how to regulate and rein in AI. Whilst there is no clear winner, certain…
Market Meets Digital Regulations: London Roundtable, Feb 8th
Mediaspace returns with its first Leadership Club outing for 2024. The theme? The changing regulatory landscape with the upcoming UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill. Location?…
Data brokers know everything about you – what FTC case against ad tech giant Kochava reveals
Kochava, known for its expertise in mobile app data analytics, is currently engaged in a legal dispute with the Federal Trade Commission. This case has…
