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“Using AI you need to be super open but super cynical”: Lisbon Web Summit 2023 review

Despite the controversy swirling around this year’s summit in Lisbon, a record 70,236 people came from 153 countries to discuss and evaluate the latest developments…

Audience interest in Black Friday articles: Insights for publishers and brands

With Black Friday imminent, how can publishers assist their brand advertising partners with more insightful business intelligence, and vice versa? Our Press Release of the…

Why AI will not save you

As part of our Collectif series (see more here), Autentika’s Michał Samojlik argues that when it comes to AI, newsrooms don’t need innovation for innovation’s sake. Instead,…

DTC in Vogue: 18 ideas to maximise direct audience engagement and revenues

Amid declining platform referrals and rising concerns over AI’s influence with developments such as the Search Generative Experience (SGE), publisher channels for direct-to-consumer (DTC) engagement…

London Aye: First Peek at Media Makers Meet AI Speaker Programme

With less than a month to go to Mx3 AI in London, the speaker programme is now nearly complete.Get a first peek at it below. JOIN YOUR…

Putting the brakes on AI. Why am I smelling gas?

Amid the grandeur of the UK hosting the world’s first global summit on AI safety last week, a question lingers: Beyond the politics and posturing,…

Tim Bond, Associate Director of Ipsos, on a year of ChatGPT and its ongoing impact on the media

Happy birthday ChatGPT! The groundbreaking generative AI system that has arguably shifted the technology from a niche concept to mainstream culture turned one year old…

Meet Alex Poderoso, the aspiring journalist turned computer whiz heading up digital at Spain’s RBA

In a world of digital pivots, RBA’s, Alex Poderoso, has been through almost every (r)evolution over the last 25+ years. Once aspiring to become a…

Authenticity, sustainability and AI – the key topics from this year’s NYC Ad Week

It may seem like it is always Advertising Week somewhere in the world, but the biggie really is the New York event, which delivers perhaps…

AI and the Media: How Do You Measure Up?

Join us in London as we explore the state of AI in the media and collectively consider what to expect in 2024. Afterwards, we’ll return…

The ChatGPT gamechanger, easy ways to podcast and what happens if you let AI run your social media accounts. 8 media stories you need to read this week

Welcome to the first MX3 weekly roundup of all that is new, exciting and surprising in media news. This week’s edition is written by me,…

How to create an engaging AI generated podcast (in 3 easy steps)

Globally, podcasting will be worth $23.5 Bn in 2023 and this is expected to increase at a compound growth rate of 28% over the next seven years. Eric Shanfelt of…

Embracing the robot overlords: Charlie Beckett on the power of being human

It didn’t take long for the (AI) penny to drop. In a world where generative AI is beginning to march into newsrooms, it seems the…

Who will be your company’s Head of AI Transformation?

As part of Mx3’s Collectif, in which we feature the work of our partners (see more here), Matt D’Cruz of Martin Tripp Associates outlines why – in the…

Steffen Damborg: Publishers must urgently draw up AI guidelines

Many publishing companies are so keen to make the most of generative artificial intelligence, they’ve failed to draw up proper guidelines for their workforce. It’s…

Is there a future for Artificial Journalism?

As part of Mx3’s Collectif, in which we feature the work of our partners (see more here), Joris van Lierop of The Content Exchange outlines how the fundamental tenets of great…

Charlie Beckett on how editorial teams are adjusting to AI: “It’s going to be all about adding human value”

With News Corp Australia producing a mind bending 3,000 articles a week using generative AI – using just a team of four – the question…

Mx3 and Media Voices join forces to launch new AI event for publishers

Media Makers Meet (Mx3) and Media Voices are delighted to announce their collaboration on a new event focused on developments and opportunities in AI for…

AI Report: “If it doesn’t solve a business problem you’re wasting your time”

In this excerpt from our latest report entitled “How Technology Especially AI & Web 3.0 Will Shape The Future of Media“, key presenters at FIPP Congress…

AI Report: “Any media company banking on legal intervention to protect copyright might be disappointed”

In this excerpt from our latest report entitled “How Technology Especially AI & Web 3.0 Will Shape The Future of Media“, key presenters at FIPP…

The MX3 Innovators In Specialist Media Europe (consumer media edition)
How pioneering specialist consumer media publishers across Europe are reinventing business models and diversifying revenue
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Skills, Talent and Recruitment in the Age of AI
The state of skills, talent and recruitment across the media industry, with a special focus on the implications of the emergence of AI.
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Mx3 Leadership Report: Media For Interest-Based Communities
Rich insights on niche audiences and how to successfully engage and monetise them
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HOW TECHNOLOGY WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MEDIA
Key presenters at FIPP Congress 2023 share their views on how technology – especially AI and Web 3.0 – will shape the future of Media
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AI implications on Gen Z audience development
Key insights into how AI is influencing Gen Z’s media habits
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Specialist Media Innovators in Europe
How specialist media businesses are reinventing business models and diversifying revenues
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Key trends from FIPP World Media Congress 2023
Key insights from many of the world's leading publishers
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Innovation in news media and journalism
Innovation – what it is, barriers to implementation and examples of innovation in practice
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AI and the Media
Insights on the consequences of AI for media companies
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Strategies for Navigating an Economic Downturn
Insights from several decision-makers on sustainable strategies for the future
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“Eight seconds is all you’ve got”: Scrollytelling, Gen Z, and the Gamification of News
Capturing the attention of Gen-Z presents a significant challenge for many business sectors, not just the media industry. Indeed, a study by Microsoft revealed that the attention span of Gen-Z individuals was about eight seconds, highlighting the need for immediate, engaging media experiences. One solution? Gamification. Hanna Bernard, writing for Yoof Agency, explains all… Introduction …
CMA and ICO turn up the heat on Google’s Privacy Sandbox
Three years ago, James Rosewell (who co-founded the Movement for an Open Web [MOW]) called Google’s Privacy Sandbox “a plan worthy of a Bond villain”. In this column, James dives into the latest report by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) which suggests that the entire concept behind Privacy Sandbox is open to question…and …
Gen AI will not save journalism. Only journalists will do that.
Media adviser and AI consultant, Jeremy Clifford, returns from the beautiful town of Perugia, central Italy, to give his reflections on this month’s International Journalism Festival. TL;DR: Gen AI is a tool and not a solution, and what will really win out is investment in good quality, in-depth, relatable journalism. The Perugia International Journalism Festival has …