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Move and win roundup: Week of February 2, 2026
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'The truth doesn't take sides': BBC’s global news chief
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In an era where algorithms reward outrage and newsrooms rush to take sides, the business case for impartial journalism faces its toughest test yet. BBC's Jonathan Munro unpacks whether swimming against the tide still makes strategic sense.
Why brands shouldn't dismiss advertising alongside news content
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Brands have long avoided advertising alongside news content, but new findings reveal controversial topics may not always hurt ad performance. Campaign explores how advanced targeting and AI are empowering advertisers to confidently leverage the news landscape.
Bloomberg Media's digital chief on gaining subscribers, navigating algorithm uncertainty, and leveraging AI in news
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As Bloomberg Media surpasses 600,000 subscribers worldwide, the news organisation’s chief digital officer, Julia Beizer, speaks to Campaign about the evolving nature of digital news and how the company is staying ahead of industry shifts.
Newsflash: Journalism matters to young audiences
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Research from Newsworks shows that, contrary to some expectations, news content readership is rising, particularly for people in their late teens and twenties. And that was before Rishi Sunak called a snap election.
Unilever study shows creators influence sustainable choices
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The study, commissioned by Dove and Hellmann’s, found creators had the biggest impact on consumers’ behavior — more than news, government PSAs or scientific reports.
Google launches series of newsroom experiments
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The experiments—involving three publications in ANZ—will trial frameworks in a bid to nudge newsrooms out of their comfort zones.
Behind Semafor’s ‘radical’ digital news offering
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Justin Smith, CEO of the soon-to-launch global news publisher, and executive editor Gina Chua on how the company is ‘reimagining’ publishing for global and regional audiences.
Facebook begins phased rollout of News service in Australia
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Social-media giant will pay publishers to populate its News service, having already struck deals with News Corp and Seven West. It has also announced two news funds, including one for small publishers.
Ending the duopoly's free lunch
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Should tech giants pay to use publisher content? Seasoned digital media and adtech professional Hari Shankar explains how we got here—and possible ways forward.
What's the future for BBC World News?
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The head of news at BBC's international English-language TV network discusses the longevity of 24-hour rolling news, permanent shifts caused by Covid-19, and the impact of misinformation and stricter government controls on the future of the free press.
Where are gen Z and millennials sourcing Covid information?
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TOP OF THE CHARTS: Global study uncovers what sources young people are turning to for information about Covid-19, in an attempt to piece together how the misinformation crisis has spread.
Facebook signs deal with News Corp in Australia
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Tech platform will pay media conglomerate an undisclosed fee to use its content.