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This FT Strategies analysis examines how publishers can use registration walls without sacrificing too much traffic or reader engagement. Registered users are more valuable because they are easier to understand, contact and convert into paying subscribers. But forcing readers to register too early can reduce page views, advertising impressions and content discovery. The report distinguishes between “soft” and “hard” registration models and shows how content quality, added features and clear communication can influence success.
This project asks a crucial question for newsrooms: how should large language models be evaluated specifically for journalistic work? Developed after a workshop at Northwestern University’s Knight Lab, it brings together journalists and researchers to identify tasks, values and criteria that matter in real news production. The aim is to move beyond generic AI benchmarks and test models on activities such as reporting, writing, verification and information processing.
The Beyerdynamic FOX is a USB condenser microphone designed for journalists producing podcasts, interviews, voice-overs and video reports from a laptop or mobile setup. Its large-diaphragm cardioid capsule captures speech clearly while reducing unwanted sound coming from outside the front recording area. It records at up to 24-bit/96 kHz, offering studio-quality audio without requiring a separate audio interface. A built-in headphone output with zero-latency monitoring allows reporters to check sound in real time, while mute and gain controls make fast adjustments easy during recording.