The Weekly Cut
A weekly media news digest · April 2, 2026 – August 14, 2026
Media, publishing, platforms and the creator economy
Curated by Joe Cooke15 issues323 stories
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August 14, 2026
The Economist rebuilds its entry tier: Play in, Espresso out
August 7, 2026
NYT: manufacturing ad growth from a broader portfolio
July 31, 2026
Free reach, paid relationship
July 24, 2026
Newsweek: life after search
July 17, 2026
B2C → B2B: Journalism into professional intelligence products
July 9, 2026
NYT’s video build-out: hiring is outpacing output
June 11, 2026
FT Strategies’ Future Newsrooms Study 2026