📣 Join the App Growth program, a four-month intensive program designed to help news publishers transition from successful launch to global scale by leveraging first-party data, app store optimisation, effective monetisation and AI-powered personalisation. Applications are open until June 6, 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Only 20 publishers will be selected for this cohort! Learn more ▶️ https://goo.gle/4dmHQTN Apply here ▶️ https://goo.gle/4nx62Ym
Google News Initiative
Online Audio and Video Media
Mountain View, CA 69,044 followers
Partnering with journalists and publishers to build a stronger future for news.
About us
Partnering with journalists and publishers to build a stronger future for news.
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http://g.co/newsinitiative
External link for Google News Initiative
- Industry
- Online Audio and Video Media
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, CA
- Specialties
- journalism, media, marketing, subscriptions, AI, and content creators
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🚨 Time is running out to apply for a spot in the UK Local Media AI Program. We will be closing applications on Friday, May 22. This is an excellent opportunity for local newsrooms to connect, learn about the latest Google AI tools, and build AI solutions for your business and editorial operations – with hands-on support every step of the way. Submit your application today ▶️ https://goo.gle/4u6LoQM If your newsroom is selected, you will be notified by May 29. The program kicks off with a hackathon-style event at Google’s offices on June 18. Quested Consulting Ltd #localmedia #journalism
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We have been celebrating Le Figaro's 200th anniversary since the start of the year – a testament to its enduring legacy as one of France's most established newspapers. We are now thrilled to share a special video showcasing our deep-rooted partnership! It's about Le Figaro's constant drive for innovation. Our collaboration highlights how we support their responsible evolution, embracing new usages. You'll see how advanced AI tools like #Veo3 and #Gemini, including auto-dubbing and AI-generated reports, help their expertise thrive. This inspiring story shows how collaboration fuels a vibrant future for journalism. Don't miss it and happy birthday again Le Figaro! #LeFigaro200Ans #MediaInnovation #NewsPublishing
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📅 Applications are now open for the UK Local Media AI Program. This initiative—delivered by Quested Consulting Ltd and supported by the Google News Initiative (GNI)—helps independent local and hyper-local publishers build and apply practical AI use cases. Over the course of the year, participants will join coaching sessions, expert-led AI trainings, group discussions, and two in-person hackathon-style showcases at Google’s UK offices to network, share, and learn together. We invite you to learn more about how we are working to support a sustainable local news ecosystem and apply. Please submit one application per newsroom to secure your place. Applications close on May 22 ▶️ https://goo.gle/4u6LoQM
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Preferred Sources in Top Stories is now global. 🌎 English-language users worldwide can now star their favorite publishers, making it easier than ever to follow the news they trust. Since "Preferred Sources" drive 2x higher click-through rates on average, there’s never been a better time to optimize your audience strategy. Explore our resources to help your readers star your publication ▶️ https://goo.gle/48roCuI #GoogleSearch #TopStories #SEM
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👏 Congratulations to the first NextGen AI Leaders cohort! We're excited to see such a strong group from across EMEA stepping up to define what’s possible in leadership and innovation.
🚀 We are proud to announce the inaugural cohort of the 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 programme! The 24 selected participants, representing 14 countries, mirror the vast potential of a new leadership generation already designing the success of their organisations. This multidisciplinary group brings together rich expertise in data science, business development, product management, and editorial leadership. 👏 Congratulations to Amata Bosco (EMBA), Anja Wölker, Asmaa Hechenberger, Benjamin Knödler, Chibuike Alagboso, David Balagna, Jan Stanisławski, Johanna H., Kelly Anderson, Laia Seró Moreno, Laura Rodríguez Hernáiz, Georg Eckelsberger, Lena Leibetseder, Manal El Guerrab, Marc Jänig, Márta Kovács, Milla Kukkonen, Natalia Maragkou, Oumaima HALI, PhD, Samson Folarin, Shirin Shity, Simon Owens, Sina Söhren, Stanislas de Livonnière We are looking forward to kicking off this journey next week in Frankfurt, supported by the Google News Initiative and under the mentorship of our instructors: Anita Zielina, Patrick Swanson, and Kaveh Waddell. 🔗 Meet the cohort here: https://lnkd.in/defSyZpd #NextGenAI #Journalism #MediaInnovation #Leadership #GoogleNewsInitiative #WANIFRA
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🔎 For journalists working in the field, tracking search data just got easier. The new Gemini-powered capabilities of the redesigned Google Trends Explore page are now available on the mobile web. Uncover insights and shape your reporting on the go ▶️ https://goo.gle/3YDw3cQ
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The Google News Initiative is inviting publishers in Taiwan to apply for the Artificial Intelligence Lab Taiwan 2026, delivered in partnership with FT Strategies. This three-month, hands-on program aims to engage a group of eight publishers who wish to accelerate their learning and actively begin experimenting with AI. Designed for newsrooms with a strong digital presence, the lab will help teams explore practical AI applications across the content lifecycle, supported by one-on-one consultations with industry experts. Applications are open until April 9, 2026. Apply here ▶️ https://goo.gle/4uO861i
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April 9 is Local News Day, a national day of action connecting communities with trusted local news. The Google News Initiative is a proud sponsor, and we are committed to helping sustain local journalism for generations. Here is how you can get involved: 📰 Subscribe to or support your local news outlet 📩 Share your favorite stories and messages of support online 🤝 Encourage friends, family, and coworkers to participate 🎉 Celebrate the reporters who keep your community informed 🙋♂️ Step up as a sponsor and help fuel this movement Click here to learn more and join us ▶️ https://goo.gle/4t5lvAl
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🚚 Delivering resources to journalists requires meeting them where they are. In partnership with the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and Daily Maverick, a mobile classroom brought business support and AI tools to community newsrooms across South Africa. This pilot program ensures publishers receive the training they need in their local languages. Explore the full story of this journey here ▶️ https://goo.gle/3PkeSf4 #MDDA #digitaltraining #aitools #journalists