Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users
Google is testing removing California news sites from search results in response to potential legislation requiring payment to media companies. [ more ]
Futuri has launched Futuri AudioAI, an AI-powered content system for the media industry that is now accessible to television broadcasters, digital publishers, and streaming stations.
Futuri AudioAI integrates multiple large language models (LLMs) to develop content based on up-to-the-minute insights from Futuri's TopicPulse.
Futuri has partnered with voice AI companies to provide a wide range of voice options in its Voice Choice Library for Futuri AudioAI users. [ more ]
Life After X: Journos Who Ditched Elon Musk's Twitter Speak Out
Twitter's importance in providing real-time information for journalists is diminishing due to high-profile exits like CNN's senior media reporter Oliver Darcy's departure amidst Elon Musk's influence. [ more ]
Industry flirts with making the Possible conference a must-attend tentpole event
Possible is a new tentpole event in the media industry calendar, attracting attention and credibility from top marketing and ad tech luminaries. [ more ]
The media industry is dying but I can still get paid to train AI to replace me | Arwa Mahdawi
Weltschmerz is a German word capturing world pain, apt for current despair. Despite challenges, the author found humor in rejection and highlighted the media industry's uncertain future. [ more ]
Sora: Tyler Perry stops 800m studio expansion amid rapid rise of AI
Tyler Perry rethinking $800 million studio expansion due to advancements in AI, specifically the Sora text-to-chat tool.
Perry's studio expansion now indefinitely on hold as AI can generate scenes without physical sets, reducing the need for expansive construction. [ more ]
'For your consideration': How Janice Min is selling entertainment advertisers on The Ankler
Janice Min's media company is set to potentially hit $10 million in revenue in the current year, exceeding initial projections.
The Ankler's growth is attributed to a three-pronged strategy focusing on creating quality content, attracting valuable audiences, and organizing in-person events. [ more ]
Telegraph takeover: UK planning new laws to prevent foreign states owning assets
The UK government plans to introduce legislation to prevent foreign ownership of UK newspapers and magazines, potentially affecting a 600m sale of the Telegraph to a UAE-backed consortium.
Tory MPs and peers have opposed the planned takeover of UK media by a UAE-funded consortium, raising concerns about press freedom and foreign state influence. [ more ]
Why Sites Like Gawker and the Messenger Go Blank-and Why It Doesn't Have to Be This Way
Employees at Vice worried about the potential shutdown of the website and layoffs due to a rumored shift to a 'studio model'. Management emphasized transitioning focus to social media channels.
Media companies like Vice face uncertainty as they move away from traditional journalism and pivot towards different models, potentially impacting employee job security. [ more ]
I'm thrilled that Jon Stewart is back. But I don't get it. - Poynter
Jon Stewart recaptured his magic during his recent return to the 'The Daily Show' after an eight-year absence.
Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' is limited to hosting Monday episodes until the presidential election in November, raising questions about his motives. [ more ]
Could a Paywall Have Saved Pitchfork? | The Walrus
Pitchfork, known for its music criticism, is being folded into GQ, signaling a trend of consolidation in the media industry.
The layoffs at Pitchfork and other publications highlight the collapsing middle ground in journalism where only large operations or boutique blogs can survive. [ more ]
Pitchfork, the influential music publication, is being merged with GQ by owner Condé Nast, raising uncertainty about its future as a brand.
Editor-in-chief Puja Patel is stepping down and multiple employees have been laid off, with one writer estimating that half the staff was let go. [ more ]
Bell CEO, other execs called to committee to answer questions about job cuts | CBC News
Members of Parliament have invited top executives from BCE Inc. and Bell Canada to testify about the company's decision to cut jobs.
The House of Commons heritage committee agreed to invite BCE Inc. CEO Mirko Bibic, Bell Media president Sean Cohan, and the parent company's CFO Curtis Millen to address the cuts. [ more ]
Online news site The Messenger shuts down after less than a year
The Messenger, a nonpartisan online news site, abruptly shut down after only eight months in operation, leaving approximately 300 employees out of work.
Founder Jimmy Finkelstein announced the shutdown in an email, stating that the company had been trying desperately to raise enough funds to become profitable.
The collapse of The Messenger follows other large-scale layoffs in the media industry, indicating the challenging economic climate for media companies. [ more ]
Politics, conflict and media: how to navigate challenges and opportunities
Advertisers are seeking guidance on navigating the challenges and opportunities of the highly politicized media landscape in 2024.
Media buyers are cautious about where they place their media dollars and are looking for opportunities to be part of the conversation without supporting harmful media environments or misinformation. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times to lay off significant' number of employees, union says
The Los Angeles Times plans to lay off a significant number of journalists, leading to opposition from the LA Times Guild.
The planned layoffs will affect at least 100 journalists, or about 20 percent of the newsroom, and will greatly damage the paper's accountability journalism. [ more ]
Why AI, revenue diversification and ad spend are the defining 2024 trends for media companies
Publishers and media companies are focusing on engaging readers for continued loyalty, diversifying offerings, reaching younger generations, and using AI to their advantage.
Publishers are building direct relationships with readers and leveraging first-party data to deliver personalized content and mitigate the threat posed by AI-powered search. [ more ]