Beyond fact-checking: 5 ways to foster news literacy from a young age
When it comes to news literacy, schools often emphasize fact-checking and hoax-spotting. But as I argue in my new book, schools must go deeper with how they teach the subject if… (more)
Reuters’ “Rebooting audience engagement when journalism is under fire”
Imagine, if you will, what it’s like to be a journalist in a destabilized democracy. And to make matters worse, imagine that you are continuously targeted through orchestrated digital disinformation… (more)
Media Moments 2019: The whistlestop tour
In this end of year special, the Media Voices team looks back at some of the major media events of 2019 and speculate about what these developments mean for publishers… (more)
How to incorporate editorial analytics into your media organization
Ten-hut! It is clear as the sun rises that the battle for readers’ attention is fierce and continues to gather momentum. Forging on without reliable editorial analytics is like trying… (more)
The changing face of ad revenue generation
Opinion Times are undeniably tough for publishers in the UK with the latest Digital Publishers Revenue Index (DPRI) showing revenues were 3.7% lower in Q2 of 2019 than in the… (more)
7 practical tips for local newsrooms, for doing more with less
Building a sustainable model of audience-supported, public-interest journalism is not easy. The story of declining advertising revenues, strained relationships with platforms, and shrinking newsrooms is well known. Addressing this new reality may feel daunting,… (more)
Create for your audience, not yourself: Wholesome Yum’s Maya Krampf
Wholesome Yum’s CEO and founder Maya Krampf reveals what has made her company a success. Founded in Minnesota, USA, Wholesome Yum focuses on easy, gluten-free low carb, and ketogenic recipes using 10… (more)
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Nic Newman on news podcasting
This week, media analyst Nic Newman takes us through the findings of his report into News Podcasts and the Opportunities for Publishers for the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, which… (more)
Neuroscience explains how “fake news” works, and what publishers can learn from it
“Fake news” is a relatively new term, yet it’s now seen as one of the greatest threats to democracy and free debate. In the Netflix documentary The Great Hack — which chronicled… (more)
How publishers can strategically tag content, personalize articles and help users easily navigate through their websites
Most media companies now pay top dollar to big agencies to help them reorganize and restructure their websites so that they will be able to keep more readers engaged and… (more)
TCF 2.0 has landed – here’s why publishers should take note
Opinion This is good news for end users, advertisers and publishers. In 2018, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) arrived, sending shockwaves through the digital advertising ecosystem. To help… (more)
Bo Sacks: Publishing opportunities in unlikely places
Last week I wrote of my optimism for the publishing industry. My view was skewed towards what we now call "Magazine Media." I have no fear of that side of the publishing… (more)
Is the Firefox update a bad omen for publishers?
Opinion The latest release of Mozilla’s Firefox browser is creating a sense of foreboding among digital publishers because it automatically blocks third-party tracking cookies. By switching on Enhanced Tracking Protection… (more)
Yahoo Finance Editor in Chief Andy Serwer on building a leading online finance publication
This week, we talk to Andy Serwer, Yahoo Finance’s Editor in Chief. He discusses what strategies he’s used to grow the publication to become the leader in financial news online,… (more)
Here is what policymakers can do for Europe’s news media
Europe is home to some of the most impressive and innovative news media in the world, from digital media such as Dennik N in Slovakia and MediaPart in France to legacy media such as… (more)
Information streaming platforms create and share new markets for publishers
Opinion Publishers competing for attention in crowded market places need to know they can look to information streaming platforms as new sources of additional readers and revenue, argues Ari Assuied,… (more)
The rise of ‘micro moments’: What publishers need to know
Just a second, please. We know you’re expecting a piece on micro moments, but we need to look up something about The Crown. Won’t be a tick. OK, back now. Where… (more)
Our rule is ‘audience comes first’: Dataconomy’s Elena Poughia
Dataconomy's CEO and founder Elena Poughia gives an outline of how their platform bridges the gap between data science and business. Founded in Berlin, Dataconomy focuses on industry giants and disruptive… (more)
What’s in store for mobile in 2020?
Opinion In the world of telecoms, 2019 will probably be remembered as the year 5G got serious, going from a few initial test networks to reach millions of users in dozens of markets… (more)
Boom saloon founder Rachel Arthur on democratising creativity
This week Peter braves the bright lights of Las Vegas to interview Rachel Arthur, founder of independent magazine boom saloon, about boom projects’ mission to democratise creativity and support access… (more)