Podcasts about newsrooms

Dana Perino returns with her annual reading recap, sharing her must-read books of the year. The Co-Anchor of America's Newsroom reveals exciting news: her novel, Purple State, will be released in April 2026.    Plus, Dana reflects on her recent trip to Sierra Leone, where she worked with Mercy Ships, a nonprofit hospital ship providing medical care across West Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mass shooting at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah event created major challenges for journalists trying to confirm fast-moving details. Newsrooms had to decide how to describe the attack, when to name suspects and how to treat unverified online posts. Jacqueline Maley, senior writer at the Sydney Morning Herald, explains the decisions behind early reporting and the influence of social media. The UK government has begun a consultation on BBC charter renewal, which will shape the organisation from 2028. It raises questions about how the BBC is governed, how it supports producers across the UK and how it might be funded in the future. Options include subscription models, advertising and changes to licence fee income. Alex Farber, media correspondent at The Times, outlines what is being considered. In Florida, Donald Trump has filed a defamation case against the BBC over an edited sequence in the Panorama documentary which triggered the resignation of the corporation's Director General and its CEO of News. Stuart M Benjamin, professor of law at Duke University, sets out the legal issues. Short, vertical micro dramas are becoming a major part of China's entertainment industry, with revenues expected to exceed cinema box office figures. The format is spreading to other regions through low-cost, rapid production and app-based viewing. Mengchen Zhang from the BBC's Global China Unit describes the trend in China, while Clare Thompson, non-executive director at K7 Media, outlines its international growth.Presenters: Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Content Producer: Lucy Wai Production Coordinator: Ruth Waites

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

It is time for a seasonal update at the intersection of Marketing, Data, Privacy and Technology. We will stick to our usual five blocks: ePrivacy & regulatory updates; MarTech & AdTech; AI, Competition and Digital Markets; PETs, Zero-Party Data and Customer Centricity; Future of Media.This season's update includes:* CJEU Russmedia decision (“mere conduit” safe harbour overridden by a marketplace's role as a data controller)* EU/UK DPA fines (LastPass-ICO, Infobel-APDB, AMEX-CNIL, AENA-AEPD)* California: Public enforcement (by both the AG -JamCity, SlingTV- and the CPPA) and status of CIPA lawsuits* Texas' AG vs. TV manufacturers* New legislation: EU Digital Omnibus, California's spree, US Executive Order on AI* Most recent adventures and daring moves of Meta, OpenAI, Google, Apple and X in the face of MarTech/AdTech constraints, market dynamics, antitrust actions and other enforcement initiatives.(Our referenced monographic episode on CIPA/VPPA litigation is available here.)All references and links can be found in a separate blog post available to Masters of Privacy Connect subscribers on our website's Newsroom section (Newsroom Notes: Fall 2025).Our usual disclaimer: the voice that joins Sergio today is a text-to-speech output generated with Eleven Labs.Happy Holidays to all of you :) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe

This week on Newsroom Robots, host Nikita Roy is joined by Tav Klitgaard, the CEO of the Danish newsroom Zetland, to unpack the origin story of GoodTape — an AI transcription tool that began as an internal newsroom solution and evolved into a profitable, global product used far beyond journalism.Zetland is an audio-first newsroom in Denmark. But GoodTape wasn't born from an AI strategy or a product roadmap. It emerged from a familiar newsroom pain point of journalists spending hours transcribing interviews, with existing tools falling short, especially in non-English languages like Danish.In this conversation, Tav breaks down how GoodTape went from an internal experiment to a standalone, subscription-based product that quickly became profitable, generated millions in revenue and was eventually divested. He also shares what building GoodTape taught Zetland about AI adoption, organizational learning, and where newsrooms should, and shouldn't, use generative AI.This episode covers:05:50 – How a prototype using OpenAI's Whisper sparked GoodTape08:36 – The moment Zetland realized GoodTape could be a real product12:34 – How journalism's trust and privacy standards became a product advantage13:59 – What actually improves transcription quality beyond the model itself15:27 – How GoodTape became profitable and contributed to Zetland's revenue16:29 – Why Zetland eventually divested GoodTape instead of scaling it internally17:36 – What building an AI product taught Zetland about newsroom AI adoption19:08 – Why Zetland uses AI for productivity, not editorial output28:14 – A real-world example of AI use that forced Zetland to rethink its own guidelines30:34 – Why principles matter more than rigid AI rules in newsrooms

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Send us a textStart with a newsroom built from scratch in Belize. Add decades across TV, digital, teaching and public media. Now meet the throughline: a fierce commitment to service, collaboration and stories that help people live better where they are. Managing editor Holly Edgell of NPR's Midwest Newsroom joins us to talk about leading a dispersed regional team covering Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska—and why the “slow cooker” approach to reporting still wins trust.We dive into the craft behind collaborative journalism: coaching local station reporters on deeper stories, co-publishing across platforms and turning embargoed research into reporting that tests assumptions and centers real people. Holly shares standout coverage on housing—affordability, safety, climate resilience and insurance gaps—along with explainers on rural access and labor that move beyond headlines to accountability. She also pulls back the curtain on her day-to-day: Zooms across four states, careful editing pipelines and the art of translating regional reporting into digital, radio and social formats that reach audiences where they actually are.The conversation also tackles the hard part: funding instability, audience fragmentation and how public media can adapt without losing its soul. Holly makes a compelling case for understanding who's listening and reading, not just what's produced; for convening civil, community-based conversations across widening cultural divides; and for building partnerships that amplify impact. For PR pros, she offers a playbook on pitches that land—specific, data-driven, aligned with coverage—and the red flags that guarantee a pass.We close with what keeps her grounded: puzzles, travel, creative writing and narrative podcasts like Criminal that prove spare, human storytelling still cuts through the noise. If you care about local news that serves, regional reporting that collaborates and journalism that earns trust, you'll want to listen. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who loves public radio, and leave a review to help more listeners find thoughtful conversations like this one.Enjoy the conversation? Follow Holly on LinkedIn and subscribe to her Substack.Belize Prize for Investigative JournalismCelebrating and elevating investigative reporting in Belize. Co-founded by Holly, the prize recognizes journalists whose work drives accountability and strengthens democracy.Playing in the Light by Zoë WicombA powerful novel exploring racial passing and identity in South Africa—one of the books that recently inspired Holly.Midwest Newsroom – NPR Regional HubExplore in-depth reporting from across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, including stories edited and produced by Holly.

The news year, unpacked, by five divas with microphonesAs the year draws to a close, The Detail looks back at 12 months of deep dives, sharp analysis, and the kinds of conversations that helped New Zealanders make sense of a turbulent, fast-moving worldGuests:Alexia Russell - The Detail editorGwen McClure - The Detail producer/ hostAmanda Gillies - The Detail hostSharon Brettkelly - The Detail hostDavina Zimmer - The Detail associate producerLearn More:Catch up on The Detail's 2025 episodes hereFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

As the year rounds to a close, Anthony Albanese has been on a victory lap, while the Coalition continues to pick up the pieces after a bruising election defeat. But as Labor has slowly been delivering election promises, is there a disconnect between Albanese's cautious approach and the way Australians feel about their lives? Bridie Jabour talks to the editor, Lenore Taylor, and deputy editors Patrick Keneally and Gabrielle Jackson about Labor's ambitions, the Coalition's existential crisis and the stories that will define the year to come

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZDecember 11th, 1 PM ESTReturning Guest: BOB BRILL Award-Winning Journalist, Author & ScreenwriterTeatime with Miss Liz Serves: Bob Brill Veteran Newsman, Award-Winning Broadcaster & Storyteller of Real AmericaWhere resilience meets reporting and every story has a heartbeat. Miss Liz doesn't serve a beverage; she serves real-life changemakers. On December 11th, she serves Bob Brill, a returning Teatime guest and a legendary voice in American journalism. A native of Pittsburgh and die-hard Pirates and Steelers fan, Bob began his radio career in 1972 and has worked across the western United States, including multiple stints in the heart of the L.A. media world. He currently anchors for KNX News 97.1 FM in Los Angeles, one of the nation's most respected all-news stations. Bob is a recipient of numerous broadcast awards, including the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for his coverage of the 2011 storms that rocked Southern California. His national rise began with UPI Radio when he covered a tragic fast-food shooting in San Diego — his first breakthrough. From there, he became a UPI National Correspondent and Bureau Chief, interviewing presidents, covering Super Bowls, Hollywood legends, natural disasters, and some of the biggest stories of our time. He has lived through earthquakes, survived a violent assault during the 1992 L.A. riots while reporting live, and continues to bring truth, heart, and integrity to every story he tells. Bob is also an accomplished author and screenwriter, with an award-winning western short film, Sundown, currently available on YouTube. Watch LIVE or catch the replay on all Miss Liz Teatime platforms. Today, Miss Liz pours a cup of grit, truth, and veteran storytelling with Bob Brill, returning guest and one of the most persevering voices in American journalism. Bob's extraordinary 50-year career spans radio newsrooms across the western United States, multiple positions in the Los Angeles market, and award-winning reporting for KNX News 97.1 FM. He has covered breaking stories that shaped history, from national tragedies to sports championships, Hollywood red carpets, and moments of profound human impact. A former UPI National Correspondent and Bureau Chief, Bob's resume includes interviewing presidents, surviving earthquakes, reporting during the 1992 L.A. riots while being physically attacked on tape, and covering countless stories that required courage, clarity, and heart. His creative spirit extends into screenwriting and filmmaking, with his award-winning western short, Sundown, now streaming online. Bob's T-E-E is one of transcending, envisioning, and embracing — reflecting a lifetime of rising, evolving, and writing the next chapter. Today, we revisit his journey, explore the state of journalism, and dive into the craft of storytelling from a man who has seen and reported it all. What an incredible and inspiring Teatime with returning guest Bob Brill — a man whose stories carry decades of truth, courage, and resilience. Today, Bob reminded us that journalism is more than headlines; it is humanity, perseverance, and a relentless commitment to documenting the world as it unfolds. From surviving the L.A. riots to earning prestigious awards, from interviewing presidents to writing screenplays, Bob shows what it means to transcend, envision, and embrace every season of a career. Thank you, Bob, for your honesty, heart, and dedication to storytelling. And thank you to everyone tuning in live or catching the replay, you help keep the ripple of truth and legacy alive. Bob Brill is an award-winning journalist, author, and screenwriter with over 50 years in broadcasting. A news anchor for KNX News 97.1 FM in Los Angeles, he has covered major national stories, interviewed presidents, and written multiple books and films. He continues to report, create, and inspire with resilience and passion.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#BobBrill#BroadcastJournalism#VeteranReporter#StorytellingLegacy

From storms to scorchers, what this summer's wild weather means for New Zealand tourism With tourism numbers back to pre-covid levels, New Zealanders are getting ready for a swarm of tourists. Experts say those tourists should be getting ready for New Zealand's wild, changeable weather.Guests:Chris Brandolino - Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist and meteorologistDr Stephen Espiner - Lincoln University associate professor of parks, recreation and tourismFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

"The Coast has been battered for years by decisions made by those who don't live there and don't have any connection to the place. It started early." Based on his investigative Newsroom series, Aaron Smale's Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone (Bridget Williams, 2024) goes deep into the region's struggle with colonial legacies and environmental mismanagement. Through personal stories, interviews and critical analysis, Smale uncovers the multifaceted impacts of pine plantations, land confiscation and climate events of increasing severity on a landscape and its people. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

There's a lot of hand-wringing but few answers when it comes to culling New Zealand's rapidly expanding deer population. Our friends over at The Detail took a look at the issue. In a war between hunters and conservationists over the control of one of our most damaging pests, only the deer are winningGuests:Richard Dawkins - Federated Farmers meat and wool chairJill Herron - Newsroom journalistJohn Bissell - hunter and conservationistLearn More:RNZ's podcast Deer WarsMore on Herd of Special InterestDetails of talks on special interest wapiti herd revealedFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

From stray dogs to traffic jams to the most controversial topic of all - berms - councillors and mayors from across the country report what's getting on their residents' nervesWhen residents have a gripe about rain, stray dogs, berm maintenance, or even a tree root, they call their councillor. Today The Detail is calling those councillors, too.Guests:Bryan Cadogan - former Clutha mayorSam Jennings - Horowhenua District councillorMax Brough - New Plymouth mayorRichard Hills - Auckland councillorLearn More:Auckland locals reaction to fortnightly rubbish collection proposalNew Plymouth women gets fined for planting on her bermChristchurch man takes fine for parking on berm to courtFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

"The Coast has been battered for years by decisions made by those who don't live there and don't have any connection to the place. It started early." Based on his investigative Newsroom series, Aaron Smale's Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone (Bridget Williams, 2024) goes deep into the region's struggle with colonial legacies and environmental mismanagement. Through personal stories, interviews and critical analysis, Smale uncovers the multifaceted impacts of pine plantations, land confiscation and climate events of increasing severity on a landscape and its people. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

"The Coast has been battered for years by decisions made by those who don't live there and don't have any connection to the place. It started early." Based on his investigative Newsroom series, Aaron Smale's Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone (Bridget Williams, 2024) goes deep into the region's struggle with colonial legacies and environmental mismanagement. Through personal stories, interviews and critical analysis, Smale uncovers the multifaceted impacts of pine plantations, land confiscation and climate events of increasing severity on a landscape and its people. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/australian-and-new-zealand-studies

"The Coast has been battered for years by decisions made by those who don't live there and don't have any connection to the place. It started early." Based on his investigative Newsroom series, Aaron Smale's Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone (Bridget Williams, 2024) goes deep into the region's struggle with colonial legacies and environmental mismanagement. Through personal stories, interviews and critical analysis, Smale uncovers the multifaceted impacts of pine plantations, land confiscation and climate events of increasing severity on a landscape and its people. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/journalism

At Auckland Museum's new shark exhibition, all the models are to scale, allowing visitors to get face-to-face with some of the largest creatures on the planetFrom a shark the size of a cigar to the long-extinct 400-kilo 'buzzsaw' to those that glow in the dark, sharks are an incredibly diverse species - and according to the exhibition's curator, 'the most misunderstood animals on the planet'Guests:Clinton Duffy - Auckland Museum curator of marine biologyLearn More:Details about Auckland Museum's Shark exhibition hereFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Between the high cost of living and a slew of toys failing safety tests, buying Christmas presents for kids is fraughtHow to shop for your kids this Christmas, in the wake of the asbestos-contaminated sand, toy recalls, and children's products failing safety testsGuests:Gemma Rasmussen - Consumer NZ head of research and advocacyMareta Hunt - Safekids Aotearoa Poutokomanawa/DirectorLearn More:Toy safety tipsMore about recent tests of toys from Shein, Ali Express, eBay and Amazon here and hereFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A year of highs, lows and hard questions: Inside New Zealand's rollercoaster sporting seasonThe country's biggest sports teams delivered everything from turmoil to triumph in 2025, with a mixed bag of results across rugby, league, netball and cricket, with off-field drama often dominating headlines.Guests:Rikki Swannell - Sports commentator and journalistLearn More:The Post's All Blacks season player ratingsRNZ's deep dive into the Netball NZ and Dame Noeline Taurua incident RNZ's piece on the Silver Ferns' win over England More rugby news here and hereMore on the Warriors here More on NZ football hereLiam Lawson's 2026 season confirmationFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

The opening has been pushed back again, the price is extraordinary, but Auckland's City Rail Link is expected to deliver the region the wow factor Those in charge of the country's most expensive transport infrastructure are confident the new timetable for opening will stick - but they won't name a dateGuests:Alan Trestour - CRL Head of Delivery for Auckland TransportPatrick Brockie - CRL chief executiveStacey van der Putten - Auckland Transport director of public transport and active modesRussell McMullan - CRL Assurance and Integration general managerAdrian Price - Auckland Transport head of completion of Karanga-a-Hape stationLearn More:CRL official websiteFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A Guardian exclusive this week revealed the national disability insurance scheme is set to be dramatically overhauled, with participants' plans now being assessed by a computer and human oversight dramatically reduced. Advocates have called it a ‘nightmare scenario for disabled people'. Bridie Jabour speaks with the editor, Lenore Taylor, the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, and deputy editor Patrick Kennelly about what happens when you take the human out of human services, and if the government has learned any lessons from robodebt

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

There's a lot of hand-wringing but few answers when it comes to culling New Zealand's rapidly expanding deer populationIn a war between hunters and conservationists over the control of one of our most damaging pests, only the deer are winningGuests:Richard Dawkins - Federated Farmers meat and wool chairJill Herron - Newsroom journalistJohn Bissell - hunter and conservationistLearn More:RNZ's podcast Deer WarsMore on Herd of Special Interest Details of talks on special interest wapiti herd revealedFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Aviation under pressure: Airbus A320 glitch adds to a year of crashes, questions, and shaken confidenceThe Airbus A320 fault sparked worldwide delays and airport chaos, and has renewed fears over aviation safety in a turbulent 2025Guests:Grant Bradley - Aviation commentatorDan Lake - Travel commentatorLearn More:Planes grounded after Airbus discovers solar radiation could impact systemsVictim identified following fatal mid-air collision between two planes in Sydney's southwestFleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery seasonUS fears cover-up in Air India crashWashington DC plane crash: Aircraft plunges into Potomac River after colliding with Black Hawk helicopter, major emergency response, flights groundedFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mississippi Today CEO and Executive Director Mary Margaret White, Jackson Editor Anna Wolfe and Editor-in-Chief Emily Wagster Pettus discuss Mississippi Today's mission as a nonprofit newsroom and how donors' support helps pay for expenses such as public records that journalists use in their work.

Regional councils have to find a different way of operating that cuts down on double ups and layers of bureaucracyRegional councillors who've just been sworn in have been shown the writing on the wall by the government, which is plotting a swift end to their termsGuests:Glenn McConnell - Stuff political reporterLearn More:Read Glenn's piece on the regional council shake up hereBeehive news release on local government changesFurther details from the Department of Internal Affairs Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

An HIV diagnosis used to be a death sentence, but that hasn't been the case in years - so why hasn't the stigma changed with the science?More than four decades after the first New Zealander was diagnosed with HIV, medical advances have completely changed the face of the once-fatal virus, but one man living with it says he doesn't "think that the HIV stigma has changed radically"Guests:Rodrigo Olin German - Head of Services and Outreach, Burnett FoundationLiz Gibbs - Chief Executive, Burnett FoundationLearn More:Liz Gibbs talks about the ongoing HIV outbreak in Fiji - listen to our podcast episode on that hereLearn more about HIV in Aotearoa hereFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It doesn't have to be extravagant, expensive or loaded with tinsel and tat - bring your smile to host the perfect seasonal party If you're fed up with Northern Hemisphere listicles on how to prepare for a cold Christmas, here's a taste of what it takes to host a summer celebrationGuests:Trudi Nelson - Food writer and broadcasterColin Mathura-Jeffree - Model, TV personality, and professional guestFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Hour 2: Jim once threw something at a TV in the newsroom. Jim has a soft spot for Mason Rudolph. And former Geneva football coach Geno DeMarco joins the show to reflect on his career.

We've failed to reach our smokefree obligations, but has New Zealand done well enough to relax our efforts?New Zealand was once a world leader in getting people to give up cigarettes, but we seem to have pulled up the brakesGuests:Chris Bullen - University of Auckland public health professorAnaru Waa - University of Otago professorJasmine Graham - Hāpai te Hauora general managerLearn More:Read more about the history of nicotine drinks hereFind the New Zealand health survey hereFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week, senator Pauline Hanson donned a burqa in parliament and refused to remove it, attracting significant attention. Bridie Jabour talks to the editor, Lenore Taylor, the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, and the national news editor, Josephine Tovey, about political stunts and how the media should cover them.

How do you redesign a newsroom's entire workflow when AI is no longer a single tool, but a collection of agents, voice interfaces, and ambient intelligence changing how journalism gets produced?This week on Newsroom Robots, host Nikita Roy is joined by Markus Franz, Chief Technology Officer at Ippen Digital, one of Germany's largest digital media networks with more than 80 online news and media portals. This episode was recorded live at the Digital Growth Summit in Stuttgart, where Markus shared how his team is building some of the most forward-looking AI experiments in European media.Markus leads Ippen Digital's Incubator Lab, an innovation unit focused on reimagining how publishing and AI-driven experiences will evolve. With 16 years inside the company, Markus has been central to Ippen's digital transformation and now leads efforts around multi-agent architectures and building adaptive workflows for the newsroom.In this conversation, Markus breaks down how his lab is experimenting with multi-agent “virtual teams,” voice-first newsroom interfaces, multimodal content production and an ambient AI-powered newsroom where intelligent systems support journalists in real time. He shares what his team has learned from early prototypes, why the biggest challenges are cultural rather than technical, and how news organizations should think about guardrails, platform dependency, and the rise of self-evolving models.This episode covers: 02:22 – Why Ippen Digital built an Incubator Lab and how it's structured as a future-focused R&D unit04:49 – What multi-agent systems look like inside a newsroom9:42 – The case for voice as the next major interface for both journalists and audiences14:41 – The shift from human-in-the-loop to human-on-the-loop workflows17:40 – Guardrails for agent systems: grounding, bounding, editorial policies19:33 – The vision for an ambient newsroom powered by AI companions and real-time intelligence27:31 – Why vendor lock-in and self-evolving LLMs pose new strategic risks30:08 – Multimodal personalization and rethinking how news is experienced34:27 – Why most AI pilots fail and what experimentation looks like in practice49:19 – Markus's personal AI stack and how he uses these tools day-to-daySign up for the Newsroom Robots newsletter for episode summaries and insights from host Nikita Roy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The West Coast has long been mining country, but a proposed expansion of coal mining operations - and the backlash - leaves the region's economy and ecology uncertainA proposal to expand mining operations on the Denniston Plateau pits the economy against ecology, leaving the Government facing a high-stakes decisionGuests:Fox Meyer - Newsroom political reporterLearn More:Read more about the Plateau proposal and protests here, here, here, here and hereFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

As the cost of insurance rises, Consumer NZ sees worrying signs that more people are dropping their house insuranceFrom house insurance to health insurance, mortgage to pet to funeral, the list of what can be insured seems to be growing. Insurance experts list the ones you can cancel.Guests:Rebecca Styles - Consumer NZ head of investigationsBianca Russell - North Shore office managerChris Walsh - MoneyHub founderLearn More:Insurance Council of New Zealand's survey reveals Kiwis are concerned about natural hazards driving up consumer costsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Unions who won an employment case for four Uber drivers in three different courts could find the ruling short-lived, with the introduction of new legislationAn expert in employment law says new legislation will override a Supreme Court ruling, but that bill is full of holes - and will itself end up being tested in the courtsGuests:Simon Schofield - University of Auckland professional teaching fellowLearn More:Workers First Union media release on the Supreme Court decision, with a timelineSupreme court finding on Uber caseFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Most new account executives stare at their territory list and feel the weight of it immediately. Fifty accounts. A hundred accounts. Sometimes more. Each one needs research, a plan, and outreach that doesn't sound like every other cold email clogging their prospect's inbox.  Jake McOsker, an account executive at Forrester Research, found himself facing exactly this problem when he moved from BDR to AE. He cracked it by changing how he used AI for account planning.  "Rather than taking 10 to 15 minutes to get an account plan out or understand who the notable stakeholders and the decision makers that I need to go with," he explained, "it's a 2 to 3 minute process to go through each one of these accounts." The traditional approach to AI account planning doesn't solve the territory problem. You ask ChatGPT or Claude for company information, and you get Wikipedia summaries. Founded in 1987. Headquartered in Dallas. 15,000 employees. The chief sales officer you're calling doesn't care about any of that, and showing up with generic facts makes you look lazy, not prepared. When you're new to the role, you don't have years of pattern recognition to fall back on. You don't know what good account planning looks like yet. You just know you need to get meetings with people who have better things to do than talk to a rep they've never heard of. The solution isn't using AI as a search engine. It's using it as a sales assistant with a specific job to do. The Problem With How Most Reps Use AI for Account Planning Here's what usually happens. A rep needs to prepare for a call with a VP of Marketing at a healthcare company. They open their AI tool of choice and type: "Tell me about [Company Name]." The AI spits back: Company history Product offerings Recent press releases Maybe some executive names The rep skims it, copies a few bullet points into their CRM, and calls it account planning. Then they get on the call and realize they have no idea what this VP is actually trying to accomplish this quarter. They ask surface-level questions. The prospect checks out. The meeting goes nowhere. This happens because most reps are using AI like a faster Google. They're asking for information instead of asking for intelligence. AI account planning only works when you give the AI a role and a specific outcome to deliver. Not "tell me about this company." Instead, "You're an account executive trying to book a meeting with this company's CMO in the next two weeks. Based on their recent announcements and what their executives are posting on LinkedIn, what initiatives are they likely prioritizing right now?" How to Set Up AI Agents for Account Planning The difference between a basic AI chat and an AI agent is memory and context. When you create an agent, you're teaching it what kind of output you need every single time. You're not starting from scratch with every account. Here's the framework that works: Step 1: Give Your AI Agent a Clear Role Don't just ask questions. Set up the scenario with urgency and context. For example: "You are an account executive at [Your Company]. You've been tasked with bringing in [Target Company] as a new customer within the next 90 days. Your first call is with their [specific role, like Chief Sales Officer]. Based on the materials I'm providing, what are the top three business initiatives this person is likely focused on right now?" This does two things. First, it forces the AI to think from your perspective instead of just summarizing data. Second, it prioritizes current, actionable information over historical background. Step 2: Feed It the Right Source Material Wikipedia summaries don't help you. But these sources do: Recent press releases about new initiatives or leadership changes LinkedIn posts from executives at the company (especially the person you're calling) Company blog posts about their strategic direction Industry news articles mentioning the company Their "About Us" or "Newsroom" page for current priorities Analyst reports or industry trend pieces relevant to their sector If you're selling to publicly traded companies, earnings call transcripts and annual reports (10-Ks) are gold mines. But most new AEs aren't calling on Fortune 500 companies. The good news is that smaller companies often share more on LinkedIn and their blogs because they're trying to build their brand. Upload PDFs or paste content directly into your AI tool. Then let it analyze the content through the lens of the role you gave it. The output will focus on strategic priorities, not corporate history. Step 3: Ask Follow-Up Questions Based on Persona If you're calling into marketing, tech, security, or customer experience, the priorities are different. Your AI agent should help you understand how company-wide initiatives affect the specific person you're talking to. After the initial analysis, ask: "How would these initiatives specifically impact the VP of Marketing's goals this quarter?" Now you have talking points that matter to the person on the other end of the call. Step 4: Validate With Human Intelligence AI gets you 80% of the way there in three minutes instead of fifteen. But you still need to cross-check. Look at LinkedIn. Check recent news. If you have access to account managers or customer success reps who work with similar companies, ask them if the trends you're seeing match reality. AI account planning is a tool, not a replacement for critical thinking. If the output feels off, it probably is. Trust your gut and adjust. How to Turn Research Into Value Messages The goal of account planning isn't to memorize facts about a company. It's to walk into a conversation with an informed hypothesis about what they're trying to accomplish. When you do this right, your opening changes. Instead of starting cold with "Tell me about your role," you can say: "I saw your CEO recently posted about accelerating your digital customer experience, and I'm assuming that's putting some pressure on your team to modernize how you're approaching customer engagement. But I could be completely wrong. What's actually taking up most of your time right now?" Here's how you've impacted your prospect: First, it proves you did real research. Second, it gives the prospect something specific to react to instead of making them explain their entire world from scratch. Third, and this is critical, it still leaves room for discovery. You're not skipping the "What are your biggest challenges?" question. You're earning the right to ask them by showing you've already thought about their business. When prospects talk about their challenges in their own language, you learn how they frame problems, what matters to them, and where your solution might actually fit. Even if your hypothesis is wrong, you've separated yourself from the 90% of reps who show up with nothing. And when you're right, you skip past the surface-level conversation and get straight into the dialogue that matters. That's how you earn credibility as a new account executive, even when you don't have ten years of experience to lean on. Building a Repeatable AI Account Planning Workflow This only scales if you systematize it. You can't rely on remembering the perfect prompt every time or recreating your process from scratch for every account. Create separate agents for different use cases. One for account planning. One for prospecting outreach. One for call preparation. Train each agent for the output you need so you aren't constantly course-correcting. Save your account plans in a central location. The information changes, so plan to refresh your research quarterly. What mattered in Q2 might not matter in Q4, and your account planning needs to reflect that. The key is building a system that you can repeat across your entire territory without burning out. Two to three minutes per account. Not fifteen. Not thirty. That's how you research 50 accounts in a week instead of just five. What This Actually Looks Like in Practice Let's say you're targeting a mid-market software company. You start by checking their LinkedIn. The CEO posted last week about expanding into healthcare verticals. You pull up their blog and find three recent posts about compliance challenges in healthcare tech. You upload screenshots or copy the text into your AI agent and give it the prompt: "You're an AE trying to close this software company in 90 days. The first meeting is with their Chief Revenue Officer. What are the top three priorities they're likely focused on, and how do those connect to the company's broader goals?" The AI analyzes the content and tells you: They're investing heavily in healthcare vertical expansion, but facing longer sales cycles due to compliance requirements They're dealing with the need to build credibility fast in a regulated industry Their CEO has committed to proving ROI in healthcare within two quarters Now you have a hypothesis. The CRO is probably under pressure to close healthcare deals faster while managing a team that doesn't have deep healthcare expertise. That's your angle. You cross-check this with LinkedIn and see that the CRO has been engaging with posts about sales enablement in complex verticals. You look at recent news and find they just hired a VP of Healthcare Sales. Everything lines up. Your outreach message writes itself. You're not pitching. You're acknowledging what they're working on and offering a perspective on how companies in similar situations have approached the same problem. What to Do After the Meeting Your AI workflow doesn't end when the call does. This is where most reps leave value on the table. After your meeting, take the transcript from your call recording tool (Fathom, Gong, Chorus, whatever you use) and upload it to your AI agent. Then ask specific questions:

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