The PressPectives Podcast

This episode of Perspectives features Lou Grasser, Chief Digital Operations Officer at Le Monde, who leads digital strategy, subscriptions, and product innovation at one of France’s most respected news organizations. Lou traces Le Monde’s transformation from a traditional print outlet to a thriving digital subscription business, growing from 225,000 subscribers in 2015 to over 665,000 today, with...

In this episode of Perspectives , host Ruairi Doyle sits down with Adi Ignatius, long-time Editor-in-Chief and now Editor-at-Large at Harvard Business Review, to explore leadership in an era of "hyper uncertainty" and the evolving needs of the modern C-suite. Adi shares his perspective on the changing nature of business journalism and why clarity, trust and practical value matter more th...

Eliza Gaines, fourth-generation publisher of WEHCO Media, shares how her family's newspaper business is navigating the digital transformation of local journalism. By refusing to compromise on quality, investing in newsrooms and innovating delivery methods, WEHCO has maintained profitability and relevance.   Key strategies include an iPad distribution program, subscriber-exclusive content and a...

In this episode, Sherry Weiss, Chief Marketing Officer of Dow Jones, discusses the company’s evolving integrated marketing strategy and dual-market approach, serving both consumers and enterprises through brands like The Wall Street Journal , Barron’s , MarketWatch , and Investor’s Business Daily . The conversation explores data-driven marketing, customer journey mapping and strategies that have h...

In this episode, host Ruairi Doyle speaks with Swati Sharma, the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Vox. They discuss Sharma's journey into journalism, the mission of Vox, and the importance of providing accessible information to diverse audiences.   Sharma shares insights on her dual role at Vox, the challenges of multi-platform content production, and the innovative funding models that support the...

In this episode of the PressPectives Podcast, Ruairí Doyle speaks with Siddharth Venkataraman from the Indian Express about the evolving landscape of the Indian publishing industry. They discuss the challenges of digital news consumption, the importance of maintaining credibility in journalism and the impact of technological advancements like UPI on subscription models in India. Siddharth shares i...

Joe Revill, Head of E-Publishing and Syndication at Are Media, discusses the company's transformation from a traditional print powerhouse to a leading omnichannel content and commerce platform in the Australian market. In this episode, Joe describes Are Media’s strategies for engaging readers, including a shift to blend brand partnerships with affiliate marketing. He also discusses the launch of C...

Fionnuala Duggan leads the strategy behind The Economist’s highly successful online course portfolio which launched in 2021 and includes topics like writing, critical thinking, AI and data visualization.  In this episode, Fionnuala shares what led The Economist to develop online courses and how they came to life in collaboration with The Economist’s newsroom. Learn which online course has become h...

Esther Dyson, a journalist, investor and the founder of Wellville, discusses AI’s impact on journalism. She outlines why true journalism—uncovering untold stories and holding people accountable—requires human insight and intuition, which AI lacks.   Esther cautions against business models that exploit AI to manipulate consumer behavior and advocates for stronger liability measures to hold companie...