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New INMA report takes a deep dive into Generative AI technology and the latest tools being used. The report shows via research and experiments how publishers can use these tools to automate news subscription marketing. “Generative AI is a new technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach marketing, particularly in the realm of news subscriptions,” according to a new INMA report. It finds that an average publisher can expect up to 5,700% return on investment if using generative AI to personalize its marketing. Additionally, on average, such a tool needs to save a marketer as little…

“It’s not a time to be depressed, opportunities abound for publishers – just meet your audiences where they are.” In a wide-ranging interview with TMB’s President and CEO, Bonnie Kintzer, we discussed the media giant’s foray into FAST TV, as well as her thoughts on TikTok, video, and affiliate marketing. And, yes, TMB is experimenting with ChatGPT. Originally founded as Reader’s Digest Association in 1922, TMB (formerly known as Trusted Media Brands) is a North American multi-platform media empire with a global audience of over 200M. Under the stewardship of President and CEO Bonnie Kintzer, its turnaround from a Chapter 11…

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The key moments that have changed the media landscape during a tumultuous year
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ChatGPT in journalism: Let’s not have an identity crisis
Publishers are in the driver’s seat. The AI is not in control, you are. With extensive experience over many years, United Robots has pioneered the use of automated articles in newsrooms. Now, with the advent of ChatGPT, the topic of artificial intelligence and journalism has never been more in focus. Cecilia Campbell, CMO, United Robots explains …
World Media Awards: Focus on new talent and sustainable campaigns for 2023
An annual event hosted by The World Media Group (an alliance of global media organizations including Reuters, The New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, and others), The World Media Awards showcase the best in international content-driven and cross-border advertising. The winning entries are amplified in a worldwide advertising campaign valued at more than €750k running across the …
Communicating complex data with infographics
The use of scientific visuals in mainstream media is not new – however, with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, the requirement to use scientific imagery has greatly increased. Here Fabricio Pamplona, founder of online infographic maker Mind The Graph, explains how publishers can best communicate complex health and scientific topics. According to Nature, around …

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Generative AI tools can fetch up to 5,700% ROI: Key insights for publishers from INMA

Generative AI tools can fetch up to 5,700% ROI: Key insights for publishers from INMA

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