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In digital news operations, editors drive success across the organisation
The tension between newsrooms and the business departments in media houses is omnipresent, wherever you go the world. It is something to be discussed, criticised, and battled, and is generally part of news media culture.
But in the evolving digital world, it is a threat to both editorial and financial sustainability unless the newsroom and the business side find new ways ...
In the digital transformation quest, don’t neglect people
Newspaper brands have been moving from print to digital for more than two decades, but the journey has not been uniform. In some ...
During transformation, newsroom leaders must practice what they preach
Entrenched, obsolete ideas often challenge legacy news organisations that are implementing new, digital-first strategies. Sometimes the obstacles come from staff who are resistant ...
COVID has changed newsrooms forever
The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated lives and businesses, with a profound impact on every aspect of life, including working life.
These impacts have changed ...
Media subscription teams could learn a lot from online dating
When news organisations talk about how to attract and retain subscribers, the discussion is often cold and scientific. Concepts like “conversion” or “sales ...