Media Voices podcast: Positive News' Sean Dagan Wood on building membership around constructive journalism

This week we hear from Jeff Kofman, founder and CEO of Trint, about the dark abyss of transcription, whether Google and Facebook are serious about funding journalism and the good the bad and the ugly of social media.

Online publishing is a tricky thing. No matter how good their content is, many publishers feel like they’re at the mercy of Google and Facebook, because all it takes is a tiny change to their algorithms for publishers to lose half their traffic overnight.

View and download the speaker presentations from the FIPP Insider in Amsterdam, 7 November, and Paris, 8 November 2018.

Often referred to as the “Fourth Estate”, the media plays an important role in any democratic society. A free press is essential to hold governments accountable and inform the public, thus enabling voters to partake in political debate and make qualified decisions.  

Numbers do not lie. Physical book sales are on the up. But to suggest it’s because the world has turned its back on ereaders will be premature. It’s not quite as simple as that…

Formerly known as the Reader's Digest Association, Trusted Media Brands is a multi-platform media company based in New York, that boasts a portfolio of high profile brands. Over the years it had developed a strong and loyal audience for its print products, yet knew it needed to innovate in digital to survive and prosper. 

Last month, New York magazine's ecommerce site The Strategist announced the November launch of a pop-up retail shop for the holiday season.

Hearst UK has announced a new brand strategy for Esquire, with a relaunched magazine, a refreshed website and the launch of a new bespoke series of events.

Meredith Corporation announced an agreement to sell the Fortune media brand for $150m cash to Fortune Media Group Holdings, wholly owned by Chatchaval Jiaravanon. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in 2018.