Michael is the founder and CEO of Mocono. He spent a decade as an editorial director for a London magazine publisher and needed a subscriptions and paywall platform that was easy to use and didn't break the bank. Mocono was born.
Lisa Nandy is set to decide whether to launch a formal public interest investigation into the proposed £500m takeover of the Telegraph titles by Daily Mail & General Trust, after receiving a request from the current seller, according to reporting by The Guardian. The decision matters because it will determine whether regulators examine the deal’s […]
Gerry McCann has called for stronger scrutiny of the UK press, arguing that intrusive reporting surrounding his daughter Madeleine’s disappearance caused immense personal harm and undermined the police investigation. As reported by The Guardian, McCann is among more than 30 signatories urging the prime minister to revive the shelved second phase of the Leveson inquiry, […]
The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Google’s use of news publishers’ and Youtube creators’ content for AI products, as reported by Press Gazette. Regulators are examining whether Google accessed and repurposed this material without fair compensation or adequate opt-out mechanisms, potentially disadvantaging both rights holders and rival AI developers. Key Points from […]
The New York Times has filed a wide-ranging lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging unlawful scraping and reproduction of millions of its articles, as reported by The Guardian. The case marks a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between major publishers and fast-growing AI platforms over the use of copyrighted journalism to power commercial models. Key […]
A new study of the UK’s freelance journalism workforce reveals starkly low pay rates alongside high levels of professional commitment, as reported by InPublishing. The research, conducted by Sheffield Hallam University and Freelancing for Journalists, shows that while many freelancers face financially precarious conditions, they remain deeply motivated by flexibility, autonomy and mission. Key Points […]
The Guardian reports that the New York Times has filed a federal lawsuit against the US defence department and defence secretary Pete Hegseth, challenging new rules that sharply curtail journalists’ ability to gather information at the Pentagon. The paper argues that the restrictions, introduced in October, violate First Amendment protections and amount to an attempt […]
A US magistrate judge has rejected OpenAI’s attempts to avoid turning over vast quantities of ChatGPT conversation logs in a lawsuit brought by several major news publishers, as reported by MediaPost. The decision compels OpenAI to produce 20 million de-identified logs, with the court finding them relevant to claims that ChatGPT may reproduce copyrighted news […]
Newsquest Scotland has surpassed 50,000 digital subscribers for the first time, signalling growing momentum behind the publisher’s reader-funded model, as reported by InPublishing. The group now counts more than 51,000 paying readers across its national, local, sports and magazine brands, with senior leaders attributing the growth to sustained investment in exclusive journalism and bundled subscription […]
Daily Mail has passed 25 million followers on its main TikTok account, a milestone that underscores the publisher’s accelerating reach among younger audiences, as reported by InPublishing. The growth follows the launch of two new social-focused units aimed at reshaping how the Mail delivers news and entertainment across platforms. Key Points from InPublishing’s Coverage Daily […]
The Financial Times Group has entered a strategic partnership with data analytics firm RavenPack, aiming to bring FT journalism into a suite of AI-driven products used in financial services, as reported by MediaPost. The deal spans investment, licensing and product integration, and is positioned by both companies as a significant step in serving professional audiences […]
The Economist has reported a solid first half to the financial year while expressions of interest are gathered for the Rothschild family’s 27% stake in the company, as reported by Press Gazette. The potential transaction would mark the most significant ownership shift at the title since Pearson exited a decade ago. Key Points from Press […]
Andreas Whittam Smith, a co-founder of the Independent and a prominent figure in British journalism and public life, has died aged 88, as reported by The Guardian. His career spanned newspapers, film regulation and senior service within the Church of England. Key Points from The Guardian’s Coverage A family spokesperson said: “It is with great […]
