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ABC welcomes three new board members
Industry auditor ABC welcomes three new members to its board: Sajeeda Merali, Tina Callcutt and Nick Service.
News Media
The newspaper business was built for a world where one product served everyone and advertising paid for most of it. That model has gone. What replaces it is still being worked out title by title, from national groups to weeklies covering a single town.
Reader revenue is the clearest shift. Even Reach, which argued for free access for years, now puts some of its journalism behind a paywall, and the regional titles doing best changed their newsrooms before they asked anyone to pay. Ownership keeps changing too. National World rebuilt local editorships after years of centralisation, and the Observer is being reinvented as a premium print and digital title under new owners.
The strongest publishers understand the difference because they are not trying to be everything to everyone. They are trying to be essential to someone.
Chris Sherrard News media
Local news is where the pressure shows most. Millions of people now live without a dedicated local title, and new reader-funded and membership startups are moving into the gaps. Platforms are pulling back from news at the same time, which leaves trust and a direct relationship with readers as the assets that matter most.
Print hasn't disappeared either. Well-run weeklies still hold on to their readers, with circulation falling slowly while digital audiences grow.
Below you'll find some of our best feature articles on news media, from reader revenue and newsroom change to ownership, local news and trust, alongside our latest news and industry commentary.
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FEATURE
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.
Best Practice in Publishing
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…
INTERVIEW
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.
INTERVIEW
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.
INTERVIEW
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.
INTERVIEW
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.
FEATURE
Opportunities & Threats: National News Media
What’s the outlook for national news media in 2024? Christian Broughton, CEO of The Independent, looks ahead.
FEATURE
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.
OUT & ABOUT WITH ALAN GEERE
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.
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The Fed welcomes Express and Star announcement
The Fed welcomes decision by Reach PLC to include pro rata terms for newsagents as part of price increases for two of its national newspaper titles.
FEATURE
The Future of News
After a turbulent 2021, the Society of Editors is back on the front foot. In May, it held an in-person conference looking at the future of news. Ray Snoddy picks up on some of the main talking points.
FEATURE
Improving the online reading experience
The reading experience served up by publishers ranges from the very poor to the exceptionally good, with the difference partly explained by the presence of on-page clutter.
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Teads partners with Lumen Research to offer attention metrics
Lumen Research has signed a deal with media platform, Teads, to provide measurement and native creative metrics to clients.
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The Fed elects new national president
Jason Birks took over the chains of office from immediate past president Narinder Randhawa at the organisation’s annual conference.
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Shortlist revealed for Scottish Press Awards
The shortlist for the 43rd Scottish Press Awards has been announced, recognising excellence across national, regional and digital journalism.
INTERVIEW
Digital transformation – a question of priorities
At the heart of a successful transformation is the ability to ask the right questions, set clear goals and take the organisation with you. Ciar Byrne talks to Rebecca Miskin about the changes she is making at DC Thomson.
FEATURE
The pace of change in modern CMSs often leaves editorial users behind. Why?
The system your editorial teams use to create content is full of rich potential, which many editors are completely unaware of. Rethinking your approach to your CMS opens the door to a new world of publishing possibilities.
COLUMN
Advertising dollars: how to get more of them
A panel session at Newsworks’ Festival of News looked at the importance of trust when it comes to selling advertising.
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The Press Awards to return in 2023
The Press Awards to return in 2023 celebrating the best of national and regional media in revamped event.
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Newsquest launches true crime series
Newsquest has launched a new multimedia True Crime series across its network of online news brands.
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The Sun appoints Ryan Sabey
The Sun has announced that Ryan Sabey has been appointed deputy political editor replacing Kate Ferguson.
News
Newsquest unveils excellence award winners
The Newsquest Excellence Awards was held at Rutland Hall Hotel on June 16th 2022 with over 70 people from the company in attendance.
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Adnami appoints Svenja Damzog
Ad tech company Adnami has appointed Svenja Damzog as publisher director, DACH, as it targets growth and expansion across Europe.
