IAB blueprint highlights gaps in measuring AI’s sales impact
The IAB says publishers and advertisers can measure some AI visibility and activity, but connecting that influence reliably to downstream sales remains difficult.
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New York Times adds 420,000 digital subscribers in third quarter
The New York Times Company reported 13.8 million subscribers in the third quarter, with digital-only subscription revenue up 14.6% year over year.
Manchester Evening News editor says Google AI summaries hurt local journalism
Manchester Evening News editor Sarah Lester says Google’s AI summaries and the BBC’s local expansion are putting pressure on publishers’ reach and revenue.
Publisher revenue growth holds despite traffic losses, but tougher comps loom
The New York Times, People Inc., Reuters and News Corp posted revenue gains in Q3 even as some reported declining audiences and referral traffic.
Alphabet shares fall 12.6% as AI Mode monetization trails traditional search
Google Search revenue grew 12% in the third quarter as executives said AI Mode still monetizes at a lower rate than traditional search.
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People Inc. builds custom APIs for AI agents
People Inc. is moving beyond web crawling toward custom APIs that provide AI partners with cleaner article text and publishing details.
Google takes AI Mode ads global as Search growth slows
Google is expanding AI Mode advertising beyond the U.S. as Search revenue growth slows to 12%.
Alphabet says AI investments push Search query growth to fastest pace in five years
Alphabet reported $127.6 billion in quarterly revenue as Google Search and Cloud both posted year-over-year growth.
Axios and Every test publishing for AI agents
Axios is building feeds for AI agents, while Every lets subscribers use agents to reshape stories for their own needs.
Google tests AI payments to publishers, but payouts vary widely
Publishers in Google’s AI contribution pilot report uneven payments and say Search Console makes month-to-month tracking difficult.