WAN-IFRA South Asia

News and analysis about the South-Asian news media industry from the World Association of News Publishers

[WAN-IFRA @NewspaperWorld]

Information is everywhere, connection isn’t. That’s the gap Dutch newsroom @Spilnews is building around. Its model puts themes before creators and treats community as a reporting resource, not just a distribution channel, writes @nehahaz from #WNMC2026.
https://t.co/OBNOFzz3HX

[WAN-IFRA @NewspaperWorld]

In his opening keynote at WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress in Marseille, @nytimes Chairman and Publisher A.G. Sulzberger delivered a scathing assessment of how AI companies are “strip-mining” publishers’ sites and value, writes @TeemuHenriksson.
https://t.co/w7zgp5NWMk

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

At The Quint, the issue wasn’t journalism, it was format.

Readers clicked long-form stories, but didn’t stay. So they built an AI layer (NewsEasy):
• brief
• takeaways
• Q&A

Same story. Multiple entry points. https://t.co/CYNdXNXpJ9
@Abhilash279

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

LLMs are reshaping data journalism at The Hindu, helping reporters process massive datasets, write code and build tools faster. But editorial judgement stays human, says @vrsrini

For @NewspaperWorld : https://t.co/HOmDN5HEFB

[WAN-IFRA South Asia @DigitalMediaIn]

Only a few days to go until we gather in Bengaluru, India for the AI in Media Forum 2026.

If AI strategy is on your agenda this year, this conversation is essential.

📅 24 February | Bengaluru
Programme: https://t.co/f8TVkheeaM
🎟️ https://t.co/ueUhyEGaxt

[WAN-IFRA South Asia @DigitalMediaIn]

AI is reshaping how newsrooms operate – from workflows to audience insights to revenue.

Join us in Bengaluru for AI in Media Forum 2026. Real case studies. Practical insights.

📅 24 Feb 2026
Programme: https://t.co/f8TVkheeaM
🎟️ https://t.co/ueUhyEGaxt

[WAN-IFRA South Asia @DigitalMediaIn]

AI is reshaping media – from editorial workflows and product to revenue and audience strategy.

Join us in Bengaluru for the AI in Media Forum 2026. Hear real-world case studies from editors, CEOs & tech leaders. Plus, an exclusive Study Tour.

Programme: https://t.co/f8TVkheeaM

[WAN-IFRA South Asia @DigitalMediaIn]

What does AI implementation actually look like inside South Asian newsrooms?

In this session, speakers will present AI projects already in action – from editorial workflows to product innovation. No hype. Just practical, tested implementation.

🎟️ https://t.co/ueUhyEGaxt

[WAN-IFRA South Asia @DigitalMediaIn]

Join us at the AI in Media Forum 2026 in📍Bengaluru for practical insights into how newsrooms are using AI today – from workflows and products to ethics and trust. Hear from editors and media leaders, plus an exclusive Study Tour.

✍️ Register: https://t.co/AsAAwl9PF7

[WAN-IFRA South Asia @DigitalMediaIn]

💡News publishers are rethinking monetisation. Content commerce is emerging as a powerful alternative. Our upcoming webinar breaks down models, real examples, and how to align this with editorial values.

Sign up today: https://t.co/S8lQPFWyfC

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

From subscriber queries to staff upskilling, @newslaundry's AI chatbot “Ask Birubala” is cutting grunt work, streamlining workflows, and solving real problems – not chasing hype.

My latest @NewspaperWorld report with insights from @chitranshoe : https://t.co/P0upO9eJ3h

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

.@nishantpoet also listed the various AI/ML capabilities in an AI-first CMS:

-Content generation and summarisation
- Automated publishing and distribution
- Content curation & personalisation
- Multimedia generation and optimisation
- Research & verification assistance #DMI2025

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

Most news influencers work from studios and share opinions rather than report objectively. What sets traditional media apart is on-ground reporting and authentic voices. BUT, is traditional media asking the difficult questions that news influencers are? @BBCMukeshS at #DMI2025

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

Why do journalists need an AI-first CMS? @nishantpoet, Product Head – Times Internet, lists a few reasons at #DMI2025

- Enhanced productivity
- Improved content quality
- Unprecedented speed
- Hyper personalisation
- Informed decision making

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

@prabhatkhabar @Janardan010691 The 3rd case comes from @ManoramaDaily, which used Gen AI to create 1) a newsroom assistant and 2) for reimagining infographics

Manorama AI offers the following benefits:
- Editorial empowerment
- Faster visuals
- Higher audience engagement
- Print + digital harmony

#DMI2025

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

The 2nd case is @prabhatkhabar's, presented by @Janardan010691. The newsroom used Gen AI to create a quiz feature.

Technical approach & tools used:
- User tracking: Articles read/user
- Quiz generation: Gemini API
- Pop-up display: JavaScript/jQuery
- Backend handling

#DMI2025

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

.@ABPNews' @csubhamoy presents his org's findings from @NewspaperWorld's AI Catalyst South Asia edition (with @fathmco and @OpenAI).

The newsroom used Gen AI to build a style checker & for fact-checking. These two tools have vastly streamlined editorial processes. #DMI2025

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

France’s Le Monde launched audio versions of articles in Nov 2022 for subscribers only.

Jan-April '25 stats:
🎧 27% monthly visitors listened to at least 1 audio
📈 19K listens/day
✅ 72% completion rate
⏱️ 6 min/session
📰 4–9 articles/day per sub

#DMI2025

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

#DMI2025 begins with a keynote address by @alanhhunter and Michael Brunt of HBM Advisory.

"Journalism hasn’t evolved as much as it should have. We are still doing print journalism in this digital age. Our perspective is more internal than external. Why are we ignoring readers?"

[Neha 🐈 @nehahaz]

Editorial has today become a side game in news organisations focused on minimum viable product. But the biggest change ahead is its return to centre stage – because without a great editorial product, there's no way a newsroom can survive: @pradeepgairola (@the_hindu) at #DMI2025