The New York Times is taking a small but important step towards its digital-first future by getting rid of the traditional "Page One" print meetings and emphasizing the web and other platforms instead…
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Why your Spotify or Netflix for print content is probably doomed
Services like Magzter and NextIssue promise a digital version of the old-fashioned newsstand, where people can flip through the virtual pages of their favorite magazines -- but that's not the way most people consume content any more…
Read MoreYes, newsrooms are shrinking — but journalism is growing
Layoffs at newspapers like the New York Times are no longer a surprise. But we should be careful not to assume that just because some papers are downsizing, journalism as a whole is in decline -- because it's growing faster than ever…
Read MoreIt’s not just about print vs. digital media — it’s about culture
The biggest challenge that many traditional media companies face isn't about giving up print for digital, or designing better websites or apps -- it's about finding ways to change their culture to be more agile and promote experimentation…
Read MoreSocial media and breaking news: Why authenticity trumps authority almost every time
When it comes to breaking news events, many people are willing to overlook the fact that some of the reports they are getting might not be verified or 100-percent accurate, in return for the immediacy and authenticity that comes with a report from someone close to the action…
Read MoreGerman media giant Axel Springer admits defeat, allows Google to index its news stories
German media companies have been fighting with Google for years over what they claim is the search giant's theft of their news content, but after being removed from Google News for two weeks, Axel Springer seems to have changed its mind…
Read MoreValue in the media industry is moving to the edges, and publishers are in the middle
The internet has disrupted media in much the same way it has manufacturing of smartphones or the IT business, says Ben Thompson -- value has moved to the edges, to specialized creators and to discovery platforms, leaving media companies in the middle…
Read MoreNYT asks readers to help identify print ads, using a platform for crowdsourcing called Hive
The New York Times' research and development lab has launched a new project asking readers for help in identifying old advertisements from its print archive -- and the project is the first to be built on a new open-source platform for crowdsourcing called Hive…
Read MoreNeuze makes you wonder: What if the print newspaper had been invented after the web?
Neuze says it has developed a revolutionary product that provides an easy-to-carry news summary curated by journalists that requires no power. It's an inside joke on newspapers -- but it still makes you think about what benefits print media had over the web…
Read MoreA Washington Post magazine-style Kindle app sounds like a win for the paper and Amazon
Businessweek is reporting that a magazine-style Washington Post app will come pre-loaded on the new Kindle Fire, a deal that has potential benefits for both the struggling newspaper and for its owner's other company -- Amazon…
Read MoreThe New York Times needs to rethink its strategy — untargeted mini paywalls aren’t the answer
The NYT is laying off more staff and shutting down one of its new mobile apps, saying it failed to gain enough of an audience -- but the paper needs to think differently about how it connects with its audience, not just launch more micro-paywalls…
Read MoreWhat does the rise of brand journalism mean? For one thing, it means journalists have to up their game
What happens when brands become media entities in their own right, with all the same tools for reaching readers or viewers? Journalists and traditional media outlets have to try harder to provide something valuable, or their audience will go elsewhere…
Read MoreJournalism isn’t just about informing readers, it’s also about helping them take action
Journalists need to learn how to do more than just tell readers about news events -- they need to understand how to listen as well, and how to help their communities take action on the issues that are of importance to them…
Read MoreWhy the Guardian is smart to bet on live events and a membership model instead of paywalls
Like the music industry, the Guardian has realized that the value in media isn't in selling access to a specific product or unit of content, but in creating a deep relationship with readers and fans who want access…
Read MoreThree smart things and one dumb thing the Washington Post is doing right now
New owner Jeff Bezos hasn't done anything spectacular like shutting down the Washington Post's printing presses, but the paper has been making some interesting moves lately that other media companies could learn from…
Read MoreThe Times of India’s new social-media policy completely misses the point, and therefore will fail
The Times of India's attempt to control what its reporters post on social-media accounts isn't surprising, but it is almost certain to fail -- and the more it tries to exert control, the less effective those accounts will become…
Read MoreJournalism is doing just fine, thanks — it’s mass-media business models that are ailing
Some argue that the rise of the internet has destroyed -- or severely crippled -- journalism, but all it has really done is disrupted traditional mass-media business models. Journalism itself has never been healthier, and new players are finding new models…
Read MoreThe road to smarter packaging: Austrian firm prints basic display directly onto paper
The technique uses normal screen-printing technology and doesn't require a clean room, so it could pave the way for the low-cost inclusion of basic displays on packaging and in magazines.…
Read MoreWashington Post has record traffic month after adding digital staff — is it the Bezos effect?
The Washington Post saw record traffic to its website in July, and editor-in-chief Marty Baron credits the paper's new digital projects and the addition of about 60 new editorial staff for the growth…
Read MoreWant to increase your readership? Forget about Twitter and stop posting so many stories, says the Telegraph
The editor-in-chief of the Telegraph Media Group says the newspaper has seen a large increase in traffic as a result of two strategies: focusing on Facebook more than Twitter, and devoting its resources to fewer stories…
Read MoreDo we really need more sites for up-voting viral content? The Independent seems to think so
You might think the market for viral clickbait sites is already saturated, but The Independent newspaper in Britain has launched its own version anyway, called i100 -- complete with celebrity gossip, cat photos and large, red "upvote" buttons.…
Read MoreThe New York Times’ new app strategy seems lackluster at best — so what does it do now?
The new mobile apps from the New York Times have so far failed to make much of an impact, and the paper's existing paywall is peaking in terms of its reach. So what does the company do now in order to find new readers and revenue?…
Read MoreIceberg rescues Titanic: Content marketer launches fund for investigative journalism
Contently, a New York-based startup that specializes in content marketing, has launched a non-profit foundation that will use some of the revenue from its marketing business to fund investigative journalism…
Read MoreNewspaper companies need to stop lying to themselves, says longtime newspaper editor
Former newspaper editor David Boardman says too many newspaper companies and industry executives are fooling themselves by pretending that their business is better than it really is. They need to face reality, he says -- and maybe even stop printing newspapers altogether…
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