Aultrin vijay

Southern Asia

Journalist | Media Analyst - Insights at WAN-IFRA | Former associate editor: PrintWeek | Former sub-editor: Mid-Day | Views expressed are my own

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World Printers Forum names Andreas Gierth as new Chairman

1 week ago | wan-ifra.org | Aultrin vijay

A long-serving board member of the forum, Gierth brings a wealth of experience to his new role. In his day-to-day position, he serves as Director of Production and Strategic Procurement at Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and as General Manager of Media Service, the logistics arm of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. At this milestone moment, the World Printers Forum took the opportunity to ask Andreas some key questions about the future of the community and his vision for the printing industry.
How India’s Amar Ujala used an AI chatbot to boost user experience at Maha Kumbh

1 month ago | wan-ifra.org | Aultrin vijay

2025-03-05. Amar Ujala’s AI chatbot Sarathi, launched during for the Maha Kumbh (a major Hindu pilgrimage in India) to assist pilgrims, shows how AI experiments can create products that address audience needs and enhance engagement. by Aultrin Vijay [email protected] | March 5, 2025Amar Ujala, a leading publisher in India, launched the chatbot during the Maha Kumbh of 2025 to assist millions of pilgrims attending the grand religious event.
From ‘Fixed’ to ‘Fluid’ media: How AI is reshaping editorial formats

1 month ago | wan-ifra.org | Aultrin vijay

Before ChatGPT was launched more than two years ago, AI existed mostly in the world of data scientists and specialists. “It was complex, technical, and quite removed from our daily work in media. Then came this simple chat interface, and suddenly, everything shifted.
Germany’s Boxit bets on last-mile delivery as publishers seek new revenue

2 months ago | wan-ifra.org | Aultrin vijay

2025-02-20. Bastian Schweiger, Managing Director of Boxit, shares how publishers can revamp their logistics, explore new market potential, and learn from successful transformations in the industry. by Aultrin Vijay [email protected] | February 20, 2025Challenges in the newspaper industry are twofold: declining print subscriptions and rising delivery costs. This has forced publishers to rethink their traditional logistics model to squeeze more profits out of it.
India’s young media leaders on using AI, gamification to engage readers

Oct 29, 2024 | wan-ifra.org | Aultrin vijay

2024-10-29. As AI continues to evolve, news organisations are rethinking their roles and exploring new ways to engage younger audiences. At the Indian Printers Summit, Gen Z executives made a strong case for the need to adapt and innovate.
How Germany’s Funke Mediengruppe is prioritising sustainability with ambitious goals and initiatives

Oct 16, 2024 | wan-ifra.org | Aultrin vijay

“We need to prepare for decarbonisation,” Ullah, told participants at our Indian Printers Summit. She discussed the measures publishers should focus on for sustainable business models and a sustainable future. Ullah highlighted Funke’s efforts to transform its business model and embrace sustainability as a core principle. Funke Mediengruppe is one of Germany’s largest media houses, employing more than 5,000 people across six regions in Europe, with its headquarters in Essen.
How automation transformed newspaper production at India’s ABP

Oct 3, 2024 | wan-ifra.org | Aultrin vijay

Mitra’s presentation focused on the benefits of automation for newspaper printing. “We must adapt to new challenges. Recent wars and global disruptions have only contributed to increased production costs, particularly through supply chain issues,” he said during the summit. The impacts on the industry have been significant. Increased printing costs, higher newsprint prices, and logistical challenges have emerged as key issues.
3 ways newsrooms can enhance AI integration

Sep 4, 2024 | wan-ifra.org | Aultrin vijay

As newsrooms worldwide explore the implications of using Artificial Intelligence, the conversation around its adoption continues to expand. Pranav Dixit, Senior Editor at Engadget and a 2022 Nieman Fellow at Harvard, shared his insights on AI in newsrooms during our AI Summit in Bengaluru, drawing from his extensive experience with both the US and Indian media markets.
Six months in, Innovate Local has 160 members from more than 40 countries

Aug 26, 2024 | wan-ifra.org | Aultrin vijay

Innovate Local is growing. Launched in February this year, the programme has 160 registered members from 130 different local media companies in 43 countries. The format is simple: media professionals present their successful projects and cases during bi-weekly webinars (Wednesdays) and share their learnings with their peers.
72k subscribers helping cover 70% costs of Denník N’s 130-journalist newsroom

Aug 14, 2024 | wan-ifra.org | Aultrin vijay

Denník N was born out of necessity. In 2014, a group of journalists decided to launch Denník N after the largest newspaper in Slovakia was bought by an oligarch. “Denník N was founded by journalists, and it’s owned by journalists,” Tomas Bella, Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of the company, told participants at our Congress in Copenhagen. The initial team consisted of 40 journalists, operating without a business department or marketing team.