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CRTC raises Canadian content funding requirement for streamers, in move that could deepen U.S. rift theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

Why micropayments can't save news Why an ephemeral model can't fund relationship-based work werd.io/why-micropayme…

Can Treating Journalism Like Public Infrastructure Fix Our Broken Media? damemagazine.com/2026/05/20/sta…

At the Heart of Hearst’s AI, Editorial Innovation Strategy amediaoperator.com/analysis/at-th…

As audiences gravitate toward creators and personality-led content, publishers must rethink voice as a strategic asset by using tone, perspective and authorship to stand out and build meaningful audience connection. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2026/05/2…

Blame YouTube, Not Just Trump, for the End of Colbert’s Late Show The network TV talk-and-comedy show faces too much competition from streaming and podcasts. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Gaming audiences may reveal the future of content discovery Audiences increasingly navigate creators, communities, livestreams, and platforms by intent, which offers insights that should inform discovery, distribution, and engagement strategies. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2026/05/1…

Netflix, Disney to Face Higher Costs Under New Canada Streaming Rules bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Voice does not have to mean a loud, strident personality. Instead it can be explained as a tone, rhythm or even perspective that makes writing feel authored rather than anonymous. The content, including headlines, must show itself to be distinctive. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2026/05/2…

Ofcom’s incoming chair has vowed to take on the “tech bros”, as he conceded there was now a perception the regulator had been complacent and slow over concerns about online safety. theguardian.com/media/2026/may…

Audiences increasingly move fluidly between creators, communities, search, subscriptions, livestreams, and social feeds depending on their immediate intent rather than demonstrating loyalty to any single platform. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2026/05/1…

Netflix Pushes Further Into Live Programming With ‘The Breakfast Club’ Charlamagne tha God’s morning radio show has been a standout success among the streamer’s video podcast efforts wsj.com/business/media…

Vox's Jim Bankoff explains why he's selling part of his business to James Murdoch businessinsider.com/jim-bankoff-vo…

In a world where engagement and direct relationships are key, it is time to think more carefully about voice and authenticity. Anonymous newsroom voice may be costing more than many organizations realize. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2026/05/2…

More than 340 local news outlets are limiting the Internet Archive’s access to their journalism niemanlab.org/2026/05/more-t…

Video Adoption Propels Global Podcast Sales to Record High of $9.2 Billion bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Although Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z audiences approach media differently, the broader pattern is consistent: audiences increasingly assemble media experiences across multiple platforms, personalities, and communities rather than inside a single destination. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2026/05/1…

Democrats move to restore military paper’s independence semafor.com/article/05/21/…

The media is beset by issues, from lack of trust in legacy institutions to serious competition from influencers, AI search and social platforms. These days, nonymous newsroom voice may be costing more than many organizations realize. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2026/05/2…

Vox Media’s Unsold Brands Field Penske Interest and Executive Departures adweek.com/media/vox-medi…