Forget Robojournalism for a minute. What if AI’s real significance was its ability to boost engagement, wooing ‘news avoiders’ while letting us focus on subscriptions? David Sallinen, CEO and Founder of Upgrade Media in France, provides a hopeful message amidst AI disruption. TL;DR: AI can seriously boost audience engagement. OK, if we’re going to be honest AI is already being used in your newsroom whether you know it or not, and the fact that it is creeping in without control or oversight poses potential problems.  Which is why at Upgrade Media we welcome industry wide initiatives s ..read more

The 46th FIPP World Media Congress held in Cascais, Portugal gathers leading figures from the global media industry to share insights, foster collaborations, network, and explore future trends. In the fifth of our series leading up to the event next month, we talk to Juan Señor about the much anticipated Congress launch of his annual Innovation In Media World Report. One of the undoubted highlights of the FIPP World Media Congress is the launch of the annual Innovation In Media World Report. Authored by Jayant Sriram and Juan Señor of Innovation Media Consulting in partnership with F ..read more

Join us at Revenue Europe, Berlin on October 1, 2024, for an exclusive opportunity to gain actionable insights from leading experts in reader revenue innovation. Don’t miss out on the subsequent Revenue Conference Austin, TX, happening a few weeks later—date to be announced soon. Book your place today to be part of this transformative series! As subscription growth plateaus, many media companies are turning to artificial intelligence to bolster their revenue streams. From personalized content and recommendations to dynamic pricing, AI allows publishers to tailor their services and connect with ..read more

At this year’s FIPP World Media Congress, now in its 99th year and held in Cascais, Portugal, a key partner is NLA Media Access. In this exclusive interview, we ask NLA’s Matt Aspinall about the company’s vital role in the news media ecosystem and the different ways they continue to support journalism. For more information about this year’s Congress from 4th – 6th June, including how to buy tickets, click here.  NLA Media Access was set up by UK national newspapers in 1996 with a mission to protect publishers’ intellectual property (IP) and to provide UK businesses with an efficient and ..read more

In just over two week’s time, FIPP World Media Congress will take place in Cascais, near Lisbon. Alongside a world class agenda, a number of premium event partners will be on hand to assist media companies including KameraOne who empower media companies and publishers with their unique video formats and rich video content platform. (P.S. there are still just a few tickets left for Congress but don’t delay!) The stats for global video consumption are eye watering – according to data collected by Statista there were over 3Bn internet users watching streamed or downloaded video at least once per ..read more

The 46th FIPP World Media Congress held in Cascais, Portugal gathers leading figures from the global media industry to share insights, foster collaborations, network, as well as explore future trends. In the fifth instalment of our series leading up to the event – which is just three weeks away (tickets here) – we talk to Xia Fan, Vice President of Huasheng Media in China (Beijing pictured above). There are just three weeks left before the 46th FIPP World Media Congress kicks off in the pretty Portuguese seaside town of Cascais. As the excitement continues to build for the must-atte ..read more

FT Strategies are a key event partner for the 46th FIPP World Media Congress in Cascais (tickets are almost sold out but a few still remain). For those unable to make the trip to Portugal to hear Ben Whitelaw and Aled John in person, FT Strategies are running a webinar entitled, “Building Resilience: Diversification Strategies for News and Media” on Wednesday 5th June, 10am BST. WEBINAR: Building Resilience: Diversification Strategies for News and Media Wednesday 5th June | 10am BST (GMT+1) Join FT Strategies for a free webinar where they will explore the imperative and challenges of ..read more

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 For over a century, crosswords, puzzles, and quizzes have been present in newspapers. The advent of digital journalism has only accelerated the integration of game elements in news media, often blurring the tra ..read more

Come and join us between June 4th-6th in Cascais, Portugal for the 46th FIPP World Media Congress, an exceptional global gathering of C-suite media professionals, where insights, innovation, and connections converge. A few tickets remain but hurry, last year’s event sold out. Taking place between Tues June 4th – Thurs June 6th in the beautiful seaside town of Cascais, adjacent to Lisbon, the 46th FIPP World Media Congress will see almost 500 global media leaders gather to discuss the latest media trends, innovations, strategies and developments. Why Attend Congress? Engage with thought leaders ..read more

In a special session at this year’s 46th FIPP World Media Congress being held in Cascais, Portugal, Pugpig’s CEO and Co-Founder Jonny Kaldor will outline the key mobile publishing trends. For more information about Congress, which takes place from 4th – 6th June, click here.  With access to data across 400 media brands, Pugpig has an unmatched insight into mobile publishing and the key trends, innovations and challenges media owners need to navigate.  On the Specialist Stage at the forthcoming 46th World Media Congress (Day One, 12.35pm), Pugpig’s Jonny Kaldor will launch ‘The 2024 ..read more