FT app blends features of print, Web

Posted on: 05/07/13

The Financial Times responded to the demands of tablet customers last month, rolling out a redesigned Web app that allows readers to choose between a static edition with a fixed article set or a dynamic edition with a continuously updated content stream. The app enables readers to swipe left to...

FT launches Web app redesign

Posted on: 04/05/13

London—The Financial Times has unveiled a redesign of its HTML5 mobile app. The revamp, an update to the Web app that debuted in June 2011, offers users a choice of either a morning edition mirroring the print newspaper or ...

Subscription model (finally) gains ground online

Posted on: 01/22/13

Little by little, digital media brands are challenging the assumption that content must be free for all readers on the Internet. Newspaper companies, which had the largest stake in reader revenues as a result of their traditional paid circulation model in print, have led the way in recapturing...

Financial Times explores extending subscription model to social networks

Posted on: 01/08/13

Financial Times' June 2011 launch of an HTML5-based mobile application for the iPad was a risk in ways that were not obvious to the public, according to Rob Grimshaw, FT.com managing director. FT was the first major news organization to launch a mobile Web app that could create a user experience...

Pearson reportedly puts 'FT' on the block

Posted on: 11/07/12

London—Pearson is exploring a sale of the Financial Times, according to reports. Bloomberg said Pearson may initiate sale preparations ahead of the retirement of Marjorie Scardino, who is stepping down as CEO in January.

'Financial Times' uses API, Web app to expand reach

Posted on: 10/05/12

Stephen Pinches serves as group product manager of emerging technologies at Financial Times, the first major news outlet to shift from a native to HTML5-based Web app. The app has hosted more than 3.1 million users since its June 2011 debut and currently is credited with originating 15% of new...

'Financial Times' expands in Latin America

Posted on: 10/02/12

London—The Financial Times announced a major expansion into the Latin American market with the introduction of a digital newspaper print site in São Paulo, a new Latin America home page on FT.com and a new mobile app for the region. The digitally printed newspaper will be available for...

'FT' rolls out FT Jobs

Posted on: 09/19/12

New York—The Financial Times has introduced FT Jobs, a new website in the U.S. targeting senior management.

What marketers want from media

Posted on: 09/14/12

Media companies have significant opportunities to help marketers generate leads through the marketing services they offer, according to a new study by Media Business.

Atlantic Media's Quartz aims to rock business journalism

Posted on: 09/11/12

Atlantic Media is looking to disrupt the global business media market with its new brand Quartz, which will be launched later this month or early next month.

What does News Corp.'s pending split mean for Dow Jones?

Posted on: 07/03/12

It has been an eventful 30 days for Dow Jones & Co. and its flagship newspaper, The Wall Street Journal.

Marder named CFO of Summit Business Media

Posted on: 06/29/12

New York—Summit Business Media, a b-to-b media company that covers the insurance and financial services markets, has named Adam Marder exec VP-CFO. He will take over this role on July 9.

'FT' makes editorial staff changes

Posted on: 06/19/12

London—The Financial Times has announced that Martin Dickson will become U.S. managing editor on Sept. 1. He has been deputy editor of the newspaper since 2005.

'Media Business' honors Top Innovators

Posted on: 06/11/12

Media Business recognized outstanding executives in the b-to-b publishing world June 6 at its ninth annual Top Innovators in Business Publishing awards luncheon in Manhattan.

Great Media Websites 2012

Posted on: 06/08/12

Every year, Media Business' selection of 10 Great Media Websites provides a status report on the industry's ongoing digital shift. Although the U.S. economy is providing little tailwind to drive growth, business media companies continue to invest in digital infrastructure and innovation as their...