Digital transition slowing at Axel Springer?

The transition to digital business at Germany’s Axel Springer SE, one of the largest publishing houses in Europe, might be slowing somewhat, judging by the results of its 2018 business year.

What makes a good editorial leader?

What skills and qualities do newsroom leaders need to respond to the challenges and opportunities of today’s industry? International editorial consultant Alan Geere has some answers.

VGTV’s Elnaz Esmailzadeh on balancing UX and monetisation

Norway’s most popular news brand, Verdens Gang (VG), has long been a frontrunner in online video. Their digital TV channel, VGTV, covers news, live sports and entertainment.

Courageous journalism recognised by haul of awards

Journalism’s awards in 2018 show that good reporting can thrive despite technological and political threats, disinformation and financial pressures.

Why the news industry must commit to gender equality

Women might make up 50 percent of the world’s population, but when it comes to the news media, there’s a striking lack of representation. As we mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, it’s a time to reflect not only on the problem of gender inequality in the news but also solutions to reverse the imbalance. Luckily, a host of tools – from high tech trackers to policy changes – are being created to address the issue.

No confirmation from DuMont of reported newspaper sale plan

The DuMont Mediengruppe, one of Germany’s largest news publishing companies, plans to sell its entire collection of regional newspapers, according to a report on the Horizont media and marketing website. The company has neither confirmed nor denied the report, saying only that a sale of a portion of its portfolio is one of various options under consideration.

Lessons from the BBC’s R&D team on connecting with young audiences

The BBC’s Research and Development team put the focus of some of its research and storytelling innovations on reaching and engaging with young audiences.

Harnessing the passion that powers the membership model

The membership model has “revolutionary” potential for the future of media, says Sebastian Esser, publisher of Krautreporter and co-founder of a membership platform called Steady. The key is passion – the main reason people pay to join membership-based businesses, he says.

A proactive approach to digital transformation at Aller Media Finland

The publisher of some of Finland’s most successful magazines started changing its culture and transforming digitally well before circumstances dictated those shifts, as Director of Media Business Elina Schüller describes in this interview.

Tech and tools at The Washington Post

From Arc Publishing to streamlining newsroom workflows, here’s what The Washington Post’s Director of Newsroom Product, Greg Barber, is working on.