Overall, staff diversity at The New York Times, Hearst and Condé Nast has either marginally improved or stalled in 2024, according to their annual workforce diversity data this year.
| Overall, staff diversity at The New York Times, Hearst and Condé Nast has either marginally improved or stalled in 2024, according to their annual workforce diversity data this year. Additional coverage: The creator economy industrial complex visualized: What might have started out as an alternative to traditional media is becoming more and more like it as it professionalizes. The “brand safety” debate is threatening to derail the IPG-Omnicom merger, while questions are raised on the integration of Annalect and Acxiom. While creators are now key to marketing budgets, their longevity in the fast-paced digital world is a pressing concern. This episode of the Digiday Podcast explores how TikToker Brandon Edelman is navigating that challenge, building a sustainable career by diversifying his content and focusing on brand partnerships. Shopify is drawing a line in the sand on agentic AI — a type of bot that autonomously completes tasks on its own, without human inputs — with new language across merchant websites that appears aimed at blocking agentic AI systems. (And here’s what "agentic" AI actually means for advertisers, agencies and publishers). From sister site, Glossy: What Google and Instagram’s new search partnership means for brands. Instagram posts from business and creator Instagram accounts will now appear in Google results. Other things to know about Attend the Digiday Publishing Summit, September 15-17, in Miami to gain insights on key issues and forge meaningful connections with leaders from Gannett, The New York Times, Disney and many more. Passes are limited — secure yours now. Prices rise August 4. For publishers like Axios and Texas Monthly, implementing a modern engagement strategy means investing in systems that combine personalization, automation and data collection across owned channels. Sponsored by Marigold. When done right — in a brand-safe, contextually relevant environment — gaming is more than an add-on to an omnichannel marketing strategy. Sponsored by Activision Blizzard Media. | | |
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