Startup Payload aims to cover the aerospace industry
Michael Burgi of Digiday writes about news startup Payload, which is covering the aerospace industry. Burgi writes, “That was the thinking behind the launch of Payload, a digital newsletter covering the burgeoning space industry that has already expanded into webinars and podcasts, and plans to get into events. Payload appears to be a scrappy upstart: The […]
Crypto news site The Block rolls out token-based paywall
Cryptocurrency news site The Block is moving parts of its consumer paywall exclusively to a crypto token model, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer reports, “It becomes the first newsroom to launch a tokenized paywall within a new industry framework called the Access Protocol, which allows consumers to buy multiple media or creator subscriptions via a uniform […]
A look at Industry Dive’s success
Brian Morrissey, who previously ran Digiday, takes a look at the success of Industry Dive in the wake of its $525 million acquisition by Informa. Morrissey writes, “What Industry Dive built over a decade — 26 focused publications in 23 industry segments, over $100 million in revenue and nicely profitable — should be a new […]
Bloomberg Media planning global expansion
Bloomberg Media is planning a major expansion into localized coverage of different regions around the world, CEO Scott Havens told Axios reporter Sara Fischer. Fischer writes, “The company is beginning to assess markets with relatively high GDPs and areas where it has an existing footprint, including France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia and parts of Africa, beginning this […]
The strategy behind Buy Side from WSJ
Kayleigh Barber of Digiday interviewed Dow Jones & Co. chief revenue officer Josh Stinchcomb and Buy Side from WSJ head of content Leslie Yazel about the strategy behind the personal finance website. Here is an excerpt: Yazel: We have consumer goods that we’re selling and we also have personal finance advice, which we also can monetize. But at the heart […]
Reuters launches subscription business aimed at those making corporate decisions
Reuters is launching a new subscription research business called Reuters Insight that will be geared toward individuals making corporate strategy decisions, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer writes, “The new business unit becomes Reuters’ first-ever subscription business aimed at individuals rather than whole enterprises. The company’s previously announced subscription plan for its news site is in limbo […]
The Information is starting a social network for subscribers
Tech news site The Information is launching a social network for its subscribers, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer reports, “The new networking system, which rolls out this week, will include three core features: User profiles: Subscribers will be able to opt in to share fuller information about themselves, including whether they are interested in connecting about fundraising, […]
Reuters to provide content for Haystack News
Reuters announced that it has joined Haystack News, a streaming service that connects viewers with local, national and world TV news. Haystack has more more than 10 million viewers on its streaming service. Reuters video coverage is updated throughout the day “Reuters is excited to partner with Haystack News to offer their audience access to […]
Tampa Bay Times CEO thinks digital
Conan Gallaty took over as CEO of the Tampa Bay Times in mid-January after a 20-year career focused on digital media. As the paper’s print business model declined, financial constraints led to layoffs, pay cuts and furloughs. Currently, the paper is profitable, including on a net operating basis as per Gallaty. Below is an edited […]
WSJ unveiling commerce site called “Buy Side from WSJ”
The Wall Street Journal will unveil a brand new commerce website called “Buy Side from WSJ,” featuring reviews for consumer goods and personal finance products, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer reports, “Unlike The Journal’s news site, Buy Side will remain free, helping The Journal attract new audiences, while also bringing in new types of revenue. “We […]
