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The Messenger Becomes the Author
The Messenger Becomes the Author
A German court ruled that Google's AI Overviews are Google's own words, not a neutral summary of the web. The "we just aggregate, don't blame us" defense lost in a courtroom for the first time. 15.06.2026 13:45
The Town Crier Is Back
The Town Crier Is Back
Why neighborhood newsletters out-convert local news sites, and how publishers can take the playbook back 01.06.2026 12:04
The $129 Million Scaffolding
The $129 Million Scaffolding
Why public policy is the new revenue pillar for Local News? 27.04.2026 12:05
The End of "Back Button Hijacking"
The End of "Back Button Hijacking"
On April 13, 2026, Google announced a strict update to its spam policies targeting a practice known as "back button hijacking." 20.04.2026 12:55
Google Search Live and the End of Drive-By Traffic
Google Search Live and the End of Drive-By Traffic
Why Publishers Must Pivot to Audience Sovereignty 10.04.2026 11:49
Why Publishers Are Becoming Service Hubs
Why Publishers Are Becoming Service Hubs
The old model of replacing lost print dollars with digital display revenue is failing. According to the latest WAN-IFRA Outlook data reported by Press Gazette, a revenue category simply labeled "Other" now accounts for 25.4% of the global news market. 24.03.2026 11:39
The Discovery Liferaft for Local Publishers
The Discovery Liferaft for Local Publishers
On TikTok’s Local Feed 17.03.2026 11:31
The End of the Volume Game
The End of the Volume Game
The latest Google News Initiative Impact Report contains a sobering statistic for the publishing industry: for the first time, more U.S. adults are accessing news through social video networks than by visiting publisher websites directly. 10.03.2026 12:35
Why Small Publishers Must Prepare for AI Licensing
Why Small Publishers Must Prepare for AI Licensing
Major media organizations are shifting their strategy regarding artificial intelligence. Recently, publishers including the BBC, the Financial Times, and the Guardian launched the SPUR Coalition. Their primary goal is not to file more lawsuits against tech companies, but to establish standardized technical frameworks for AI content licensing. 03.03.2026 12:23
Why Shared Infrastructure May be the Future of Local News
Why Shared Infrastructure May be the Future of Local News
The AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) recently announced it is expanding its program from 50 to 100 participating news organizations, with a target of 300 newsrooms by 2028. Created by the Associated Press, the nonprofit provides state and local newsrooms with AP content, tools, and training. 20.02.2026 10:56
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Quizzes
The Quizzes module in the 4media CMS is a versatile tool that allows you to create, manage, and publish quizzes with ease. Explore features for adding questions, setting answers, and using intuitive widgets that will enhance user interaction and retention on your website. 21.10.2025 10:00    1
Live coverages
Live coverages
Live reports are a new module in CMS 4media, which was previously part of the Multimedia module. Since March 2025, publishers have been able to enjoy improved functionality and the addition of new text reports. 01.04.2025 14:56