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How to build a future-proof editorial operation: Insights from IFJ 2023

5 focuses for publishers who want to know how to future-proof their editorial operations At the 2023 International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, thousands of journalists…

Are news outlets using the wrong metrics to assess sites’ success? — The Media Roundup

Today’s roundup is brought to you by Chris Are news outlets using the wrong metrics to assess sites’ success? YES. It’s been a bugbear of mine…

What does practical AI look like for local media?

Some local media organisations have been benefiting from AI for years. Peter Houston explores what it looks like in practice in this extract from our…

Publishers should focus on the strategic impact of generative AI

Generative AI could ‘radically disrupt’ the way publishers create and distribute content The rising hype around generative AI technologies since the November 2022 launch of ChatGPT has…

AI in media: Myths and misconceptions

Is AI a magic technology that will make all our jobs obsolete? Or will it be the silver bullet that ‘saves’ publishing? There are plenty…

Labrador CMS unveils AI title generator

Labrador CMS, a publisher content management system, announced the launch of its advanced AI-powered title generator at the PPA Festival held in London. Labrador CMS,…

AI: the latest big tech assault on publisher revenues

The immediate concern for publishers is not which tech giant wins the coming struggle for AI supremacy, it is the impact that generative AI will…

Publishers using generative AI to support SEO efforts

Embracing the technology, publishers are seeking their own AI-driven solutions to boost search performance Generative AI chatbots like Microsoft’s OpenAI or Google’s Bard have been…

INMA report says Generative AI opportunities outweigh threats: The Media Roundup

Today’s roundup is brought to you by Peter New European bucks print publishing trend The conventional wisdom around these parts is that the future is increasingly…

ChatGPT: Lessons learned from Italy’s temporary ban of the AI chatbot

The Italian data protection authority used an emergency procedure to impose the temporary ban In March 2023, Italy became the first western country to block the advanced…

“Generative AI opportunities outweigh threats”: INMA report lists tools publishers can use now

The International News Media Association has released a new report arguing that generative AI offers more opportunities than threats. The report also suggests that newsrooms…

Generative AI: 5 essential reads about the new era of creativity, job anxiety, misinformation, bias and plagiarism

What does generative AI mean for the human need to create, work and seek the truth? The light and dark sides of AI have been…

News/Media Alliance releases new generative artificial intelligence (AI) principles

The News/Media Alliance has released a new set of AI Principles that offer comprehensive guidance on the use of journalistic and creative content in generative…

“Your HR function must be the #1 priority”: How a publisher expanded internationally in 62 markets

A leading publisher within the crypto, blockchain, and Web3 community, BE[IN]CRYPTO has witnessed explosive growth since it was founded five years ago. CEO and Founder,…

Could generative AI hinder subscription efforts? — The Media Roundup

Today’s roundup is brought to you by Esther “Generative AI could hinder subscription efforts”: Toolkits Subscription Snapshot Q2 2023 Subscriptions insights consultancy Toolkits has released its…

3 AI experts on how access to ChatGPT-style tech is about to change our world – podcast

ChatGPT has the fastest-growing user base of any technology in history ChatGPT burst onto the technology world, gaining 100 million users by the end of January 2023,…

ChatGPT: What the law says about who owns the copyright of AI-generated content

ChatGPT has generated enormous interest, but is some of its content protected under copyright law? The AI chatbot ChatGPT produces content that can appear to…

“Generative AI could hinder subscription efforts”: Toolkits Subscription Snapshot Q2 2023

Toolkits’ latest Subscriptions Snapshot shows that whilst publishers are approaching the second quarter with cautious optimism, headwinds are emerging as consumers tighten their belts and,…

Don’t bet with ChatGPT: Language AIs often make irrational decisions

Despite their impressive abilities, large language models tend to make elementary mistakes and even make things up The past few years have seen an explosion…

“136 pages in five days”: World’s first magazine written and designed by AI

Somewhat earlier than expected, the world’s first magazine to be written and designed entirely by AI has arrived. Using AI prompts, the magazine took two…

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 …