Dalet Publishes The Future Of Newsroom Workflows

Dalet has published 'The future of newsroom workflows', an industry-first report that provides essential insights into newsroom operations.

This comprehensive study, developed by analyst firm Caretta Research in partnership with Dalet, features input from newsroom professionals worldwide. The report illuminates the seismic shifts shaping workflows, covering key topics such as AI adoption, the role of social media as well as story-centric and multi-platform production challenges.

"This research highlights how news organisations are responding to years of change driven by evolving media habits, multi-platform production, funding pressures, the pandemic, and new technologies," said Rob Ambrose, Co-founder and Managing Director of Caretta Research. "The findings reveal that despite acute challenges, there’s a remarkable wave of optimism among industry professionals. At the same time, it points to the opportunities to embrace fully “story centric” working and updated newsroom workflows and systems."

According to the study, many news organisations are struggling with traditional workflows and legacy systems. Specifically, one-third say their current newsroom computer system (NRCS) does not meet their needs. While more than half faced budget cuts in the last year, only a small number actively track the cost of covering stories or measure ROI. The report also reveals a notable trend of adopting AI-enabled tools and rethinking content delivery across platforms. These changes are vital, as news operations aim to maintain relevance and engage audiences in a highly fragmented distribution model.

"Newsrooms must now create more content for multiple platforms with fewer resources. Our findings highlight the crucial role technology and modern toolsets play in supporting journalists to meet the evolving demands of their audiences," stated Marcy Lefkovitz, SVP of Product Innovation at Dalet. "Our partnership with Caretta Research enables us to share a current view of newsroom operations. The result not only outlines ongoing challenges but also provides actionable insights for future success."

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