Newsroom that learned to move at internet speed
The Hindu reflects on its 31-year digital evolution, detailing how it transitioned from a print-first publication to a modern digital newsroom. The outlet emphasizes the use of data-driven insights, multimedia, and AI to better serve readers in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
Why it matters
This provides insight into the survival strategies of legacy media organizations as they adapt to the demands of the internet age and changing reader habits.
How important is it for a news publication on digital space to reach readers in various regions? The answer may vary with the age of the person responding to the question. When The Hindu became the first Indian newspaper in India to foray into digital space by having a web platform in 1995, the agenda was to reach out to the readers living in areas where a print copy was not available.
Many rapid and unprecedented innovations have reshaped the digital space in the past 31 years, including introduction and widespread commercialisation and high-speed internet connection, use of smart phones, exponential growth in use of images (photos and videos), and artificial intelligence.
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