News Media

Best Practice in Publishing

Returning to growth

Where is the growth opportunity for today’s publishers? Douglas McCabe tracks how the commercial model has evolved over the past fifty years and examines whether a better understanding of what online audiences want, will help drive future growth.

News media

We asked Chris Sherrard, editor-in-chief of The Irish News, what does best practice publishing look like in news media? This is what he said…

Stand and deliver!

After years of resisting paywalls, Reach is now launching them across its titles. But David Higgerson, Reach’s chief content officer, carefully avoided the word ‘U-turn’ when interviewed by Steve Dyson.

Change before charge

It’s one thing to think that readers should pay for your journalism, but the reality is that unless you improve your offering, then you will struggle to start charging for it, as DC Thomson Editor-in-Chief Frank O’Donnell tells Ciar Byrne.

Ditching the generic

How can you edit a regional newspaper when you never visit the area you’re writing about? By filling it with generic content, an approach that National World’s David Montgomery, the new owner of JPI Media, is rapidly doing away with.

The Observer’s premium future

Ray Snoddy talks to Co-CEO Rich Furness about the thinking behind Tortoise Media’s acquisition of the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper and about their plans for its future.

Opportunities & Threats: National News Media

What’s the outlook for national news media in 2024? Christian Broughton, CEO of The Independent, looks ahead.

OUT & ABOUT WITH ALAN GEERE

Breathing new life into local media

There is a new generation of entrepreneurs launching local media businesses, bringing with them new ideas on business models and funding. Phil Clark looks at some of the stand-out examples.

OPINION

We Need Trusted News Brands Now More Than Ever

With Meta backing away from ‘news’ and AI accelerating the growth of disinformation, we need to redouble our efforts to safeguard access to quality journalism, says News Media Association Chief Executive Owen Meredith.

Weekly does it

East Lothian is not just the best place to live – it has the best newsbrand too. Alan Geere heads over the border to find out what’s happening in the world of Scottish weeklies.

All Articles

PressReader appoints Ruairí Doyle

PressReader have announced that Ruairí Doyle has been appointed chief executive officer and Alexander Kroogman has been transitioned to executive director.

21/10/2022

The Independent launches petition to demand a General Election now

The Independent announced yesterday that it was the first major national publication to call for an early General Election, as it reacted to the policy U-turns and turmoil of recent weeks.

21/10/2022

NCTJ announces Journalism Diversity Fund recipients

Six Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipients have been awarded specialist bursaries as they begin their NCTJ training.

21/10/2022

Reach: Simon Fuller to step down

Last week, Reach plc announced a change in directorate with Simon Fuller, group chief financial officer, to step down.

20/10/2022

IPSO publishes Annual Report 2021

Published last week, IPSO’s Annual Report 2021 sets out how IPSO has delivered its purpose to protect the public and freedom of expression by upholding high editorial standards.

20/10/2022

IPA releases latest Bellwether Report

The Q3 2022 IPA Bellwether Report reveals how cost-of-living crisis dents UK economy.

20/10/2022

MEDIA FUTURES

Survival of the Smallest

Something very small is happening in the media business at the moment. It isn’t new, writes Jim Bilton, but it is rapidly gathering speed and profile.

By Jim Bilton | 20/10/2022

Better value journalists for a thriving news media

A bright future is within the grasp of news media – but it is not assured. It requires imaginative cross-industry effort and resources: fail at this and a blizzard of conspiracy theories, infotainment, and relativism could overwhelm dependable news.

By Tim Dawson | 20/10/2022

Two become one

The Independent this year completely overhauled its app strategy. As Jo Holdaway tells Ciar Byrne, the goal was to simplify the proposition and to encourage sampling.

By Ciar Byrne | 20/10/2022

Journalist retention – be proactive

After you’ve gone to the effort of recruiting a good journalist, it’s worth putting in the effort to keep them. Making them feel valued is a key part of that, says Peter Sands.

By Peter Sands | 20/10/2022

Journalism Matters: The commercial challenge is big but the opportunity is bigger

Two key performance indicators for news brands are heading in the right direction – reach and trust; yet ad spend still lags behind. Newsworks CEO Jo Allan looks at why and what can be done about it.

By Jo Allan | 20/10/2022

Hot metal and beyond

During a long career in newspapers, Neil Benson was a key player as the industry grappled with unprecedented disruption. With the benefit of hindsight, what does he make of it all now? He reminisces with Ray Snoddy.

By Ray Snoddy | 20/10/2022

FT appoints Wall Street Editor

The Financial Times has appointed Sujeet Indap, a corporate finance expert, as Wall Street Editor in New York.

19/10/2022

NewstrAid responds to Cost of Living Crisis

In response to the cost of living crisis, industry charity NewstrAid has announced that they will again be adding a supplement to their annual Winter Comfort Grant.

19/10/2022