In what was perhaps one of Facebook’s most aggressive moves so far, the social media giant last week blocked all news content and links from its platform in Australia. All news pages, and even some government pages, were wiped clean and news organizations were unable to deliver critical information to millions of Facebook’s users. Facebook’s […]
From the storming of Capitol Hill to the protests in 2020 against police brutality, tensions between civilians and authorities have led to dangerous clashes recently. And although it’s unfortunate, civil unrest has been and will continue to be part of the world we live in. Media companies are now pursuing new, effective ways to deliver […]
Is your media organization struggling to identify the next steps it should take to create innovative and profitable digital experiences? To help you find some clarity, Viafoura President and COO Mark Zohar joined Christoph Trappe, an industry thought leader, on an episode of the Business Storytelling Podcast. Throughout the podcast, Zohar sheds light on how […]
For many, 2020 was a low point — especially with the pandemic, political turmoil and social injustices raging across the globe. These recent events have also sparked a set of ongoing business challenges within the media industry. Thankfully, organizations are determined to stand strong and be a trusted resource for community members no matter what’s […]
2020 was disrupted by a deadly virus, shrinking budgets, nonstop work and misinformation, challenging even the most well-established media organizations. Thankfully, change is on the horizon. Media companies that have powered through this chaotic and unpredictable period are now well-positioned to embrace a brighter future. “While the pandemic has not changed where the industry was […]
Ready your content moderators because 2.3 million active users — many of whom are eager to encourage violence, racism, antisemitism, antifeminism and conspiracy theories — have lost their home base on Parler. As a social platform that encourages free speech with practically no moderation or fact-checking, Parler has gained a massive user base of people […]
Between an engaged website visitor and an unengaged visitor, which one do you think is more valuable to your community? You’ll probably find the answer to be obvious: An engaged community member offers more value in terms of long-term loyalty, behavioral data and revenue. But what you may not know is the exact extent to […]
For many newsrooms, the past few months have been a battlefield as resources strained under the pressure of tightened budgets and significant global events. News organizations that have survived until now have adapted their processes to overcome the hurdles of working remotely, a higher demand for news and reduced staff. Moving forward, newsrooms will need […]
