Sky News to overhaul newsroom around paid-for content

Sky News plans for life after 2030 with 'premium video' focus and possible paid content

Sky News has set out plans to shift its focus away from live, breaking TV news towards more emphasis on “premium video” across various digital platforms. It has set a target of being a “premium video-first newsroom built for the digital future” by 2030 and is also considering the introduction of paid content for the first time. Funding for Sky News is currently guaranteed from owner Comcast under a ten-year deal agreed when it bought Sky in 2018…

Comcast's Sky News to shift focus toward digital distribution platforms

A promotional image for “Today with Wilfred Frost” on Sky News. (Courtesy image) Comcast’s global news channel Sky News is activating a new editorial strategy that centers around digital platforms and distribution, executives said at an all-staff meeting on Tuesday. That plan, called Sky News 2030, aims to make the 36-year-old television news channel more competitive in the era of apps and platforms through the production of podcasts, live event…

Sky News to Shift Content Online as Revenue Dries Up

Sky News is the latest broadcaster to face the harsh realities of a dying media format. Executive chairman David Rhodes told staff today that the broadcaster would pursue a new strategy called “Sky News 2030.“ Going digital… TalkTV was just the start.[…] Read the rest

Sky News to overhaul newsroom around paid-for content

UK broadcaster is launching premium model to combat decline of linear TV and ‘stagnant’ revenue streams

Sky News explores subscription options as funding deal runs out

After its funding guarantee ends less than four years from now, Sky News is looking at new subscription options. Content could be reserved for paying users. Less resource for live and breaking news content. David Rhodes, Executive chair at Sky News, revealed to staff this week a new strategy for the news broadcaster. It plans to reshape its online services in the next five years to attract new audiences willing to pay for news. The proposals ar…

European Industry Committees Create Audience Measurement Coalition; Sky to Overhaul Newsroom in Favour of Paid Content; Amazon Launches CTV Audience Tool

News in brief: European Industry Committees Create Audience Measurement Coalition; Sky to Overhaul Newsroom in Favour of Paid Content; Amazon Launches CTV Audience Tool  European Industry Committees Create Audience Measurement Coalition Several European joint industry committees, media owner committees, and professional research [...] The post European Industry Committees Create Audience Measurement Coalition; Sky to Overhaul Newsroom in Favour …