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Daily Mail Wins European Court Appeal Over £822K Costs Payout to Terror Suspect
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of the Daily Mail’s publisher, Associated Newspapers, concerning high costs incurred in defamation and privacy cases. The case involved conditional fee arrangements (CFAs) that required the Daily Mail to pay £822,000 in legal fees after losing a privacy case to a man falsely linked to the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. While the court ruled the CFA success fees were disproportionate, it upheld the obligation to pay After the Event (ATE) insurance premiums. This decision highlights ongoing legal tensions over press freedom and claimant cost liabilities. (Read More) – Press Gazette Rating
CNN, Forbes, and Other Publishers See SEO Traffic Drop, Losing Millions
Forbes, CNN, and Wall Street Journal affiliate businesses have suffered significant declines in Google search visibility, resulting in an estimated $7.5 million revenue loss, as reported by Sistrix. These affiliate-driven revenue streams, including CNN Underscored and Forbes Marketplace, rely on product recommendations under the brands’ names but are managed by third-party vendors. The policy shifts impacting these SEO metrics come amid Google’s increased focus on quality standards and tighter regulations on affiliate-linked content. (Read More) – Adweek Rating
Dow Jones Adds Generative AI Summaries to Factiva with 4,000+ News Outlets
Dow Jones has expanded its Factiva research tool by integrating AI-generated summaries and securing licensing deals with over 4,000 news outlets, including The Associated Press and The Washington Post. Factiva, widely used in finance, technology, academia, and government, will now leverage generative AI to streamline news and research data, maintaining extensive sources while enhancing usability for corporate and institutional clients. (Read More) – Adweek Rating
Chris Wallace to Leave CNN as He Eyes Independent Broadcasting
Veteran journalist Chris Wallace announced his departure from CNN, citing interest in independent platforms such as podcasts, referencing popular figures like Joe Rogan and Charlamagne tha God. Wallace, who joined CNN in 2022 after two decades at Fox News, will conclude his contract by year-end. His exit comes amid reports of salary cuts for CNN talent and offers for reduced contracts. CNN CEO Mark Thompson praised Wallace’s contributions, emphasizing his dedication across various media.
(Read More) – Mediaite Rating
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