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Jakob Moll, international director of Zetland, on expanding into Finland and beyond

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The Danish media outlet has made a good head start in its neighbouring Nordic country, securing 13k annual memberships in a crowdfunding campaign

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Podcast articleSupporting Southport's recovery after tragedy, with Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

The Merseyside holiday town is trying to reclaim its identity as a place of happy memories after witnessing three horrific murders and riots. How can news providers help the local community get back on its feet?

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How FT uses polls to engage readers and grow subscriptions

The newspaper has a loyal, well-informed readership keen to share their opinions. Polls in its newsletters record engagement over 75 per cent

The brutal reality of SEO in 2025

Digital media is going through a massive transformation. Two experts from major UK news outlets have pulled back the curtain on what is really happening behind the scenes

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 04/03/25

Are plugs on social videos worth it?

Changes to platforms and user behaviour make 'like and subscribe' calls to action at the end of clips less efficient. Here is what works and how to do it

Posted by Jacob Granger on 03/03/25

The four-step subscription lifecycle: engagement, conversion, retention and win-backs

How do the likes of DER SPIEGEL and L'Equipe turn fly-by readers into loyal subscribers? The Audiencer's Madeleine White dives into top case studies, best practices and benchmarks

Posted by Madeleine White on 28/02/25

Podcast articleHow to listen to people who avoid the news, with Shirish Kulkarni, Abdi Yusuf and Rhiannon White

“If you want people to trust you, do trustworthy things," say the organisers of a six-month project between BBC and Media Cymru to understand why marginalised groups do not engage with journalism

Posted by Jacob Granger on 27/02/25

Algorithms are the new gatekeepers of information. The news industry needs to get its act together

Influencers and AI are becoming prominent sources of news and misinformation. Since regulation and self-regulation are not working, has anyone got any better ideas?

Posted by Daniel Ionescu on 26/02/25

Why user needs-focused articles perform better

The user needs concept is getting a lot of attention but is it really working? Ringier Media International and smartocto set out to find out

Posted by Em Kuntze, Dmitry Shishkin on 25/02/25

15 portfolio and publishing platforms for freelancers

2025 is all about building your brand. Get your work online and show commissioning editors what you are made of

Posted by Marcela Kunova and Jacob Granger on 24/02/25

Podcast articleLaura Bartlett: 'Dragons' Den rejection led me to building a successful media brand'

The popular TV show for aspiring entrepreneurs tore a lifestyle magazine business pitch to shreds 12 years ago. But the young founder used the feedback to create a better publication, which she recently sold for a sum that set her up for life

Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/02/25

Can AI help overcome biases and shortcomings in data journalism?

Proceed with caution, but the technology known for hallucinations could help journalists when their data is missing, biased or lacking nuance, according to BBC experts

Posted by Jacob Granger on 19/02/25

16 free sources of data on the media industry

Understand the latest trends facing the news sector, social media and more - perfect for journalists, speakers and students alike

Posted by Jacob Granger on 18/02/25

Six tools to elevate your data storytelling

Create visually striking charts and graphs that take your data-led reporting to the next level

Posted by Pragya Malhotra on 17/02/25

15 tips for cleaning up your LinkedIn profile

Give your account the spring cleaning it deserves and get the most out of the platform's potential for networking, job hunting and researching

Posted by Damian Radcliffe on 14/02/25

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