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Sara Jerde

Sara Jerde
DIGIDAY, MANAGING EDITOR

Media businesses used their earnings calls to appease any worries that tariffs or the uncertain economic climate could affect their growth trajectories. The same type of conversation seemed to play out at NewFronts. This as media survey respondents told us that they would narrow their priorities this year to focus on subscription growth.

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NAVIGATING ECONOMIC INSTABILITY

Buzzfeed, News Corp and New York Times push back on tariff fears in earnings calls

Publishing execs pushed back on tariff and macroeconomic climate fears in Q1 2025 earnings calls, expressing confidence that their businesses would grow this year.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

Media Briefing: Economic uncertainty and brand safety jitters shadow publishers’ pitch at NewFronts

At the IAB NewFronts, news publishers are hammering home a familiar message to advertisers that their content is brand safe, at a time when stakes are high.

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How publishers are monetizing audience data

As third-party signals fade, publishers are rethinking how they collect and monetize audience data. A new report from Digiday and Optable reveals where 97 media owners are investing, what’s slowing them down and how they’re turning data collaboration into a revenue strategy.

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Digiday+ Research: Publishers' subscription revenue is up this year, and they'll focus on growing it even further

Subscriptions is one area where publishers are seeing more revenue, and, in turn, ramping up their plans to strengthen that part of their business in the coming months.

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THE PROGRAMMATIC MARKETER

Q1 was a win for The Trade Desk, but bigger tests lie ahead

The Trade Desk rebounds but agency tensions and strategic doubts linger.

THE CREATOR ECONOMY

How creators are using generative AI in podcasts, videos and newsletters — and what advertisers think about it

Here’s a look at how some creators are leveraging generative AI to create video, audio and written content — and whether or not that’s a turn-off for advertisers.

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How publishers are responding to AI copyright infringements

Much of today’s AI output is trained on proprietary or paywalled content, often without permission. This new guide breaks down how publishers are safeguarding intellectual property, which legal frameworks are emerging, and why traditional protections may no longer be enough.

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Digiday AI Awards: Highlight your team's innovative use of AI in front of Digiday's global audience

The Digiday AI Awards are your opportunity to showcase your achievements using AI with categories including Most Innovative Use of AI by a Publisher, Most Responsible Use of AI and more. Enter by May 30 to secure the best rate.

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