Digiday Publishing Summit

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Join us as the editorial team kicks off the event with a look at the state of the industry.

AI Mode seems to be the modus operandi for media companies at the moment. But what exactly does that mean? In this session, Bloomberg Media CEO Karen Saltser will break down how the business news organization is adapting to the AI era, from on-site search enhancements to custom GPTs and more.

Amazon’s demand-side platform has been gaining share among advertisers, which is piquing the interest of publishers. In this session, Hearst’s Jen Dorre will detail how the publisher has engineered its advertising operation to appeal to the e-commerce giant’s programmatic ad buyers.

In the face of declining platform traffic, publishers are turning to audience engagement and more complex business models managing multiple revenue streams. Michael Silberman, EVP of Media Strategy at Piano, will share the latest trend data and recent research on how chief revenue officers are responding to the challenge to break down silos and drive revenue across their businesses.

With artificial intelligence causing seismic shifts across the publishing landscape, Business Insider is looking to leverage AI tools to improve its bottom line. In this session, Business Insider CTO Harry Hope will discuss the ways BI is using AI to create more interactive and sticky user experiences, including AI onsite search and an AI-powered audio briefing launched in June.

Google’s AI Overviews (AIOs) and AI Mode are fundamentally changing search. People Inc.’s Alysia Borsa will discuss the impact of these developments on its SEO and business strategy, providing actionable insights for publishers to lessen their reliance on search results and grow audience and revenue.

Grab a coffee and connect with your peers before the Town Hall.

Enjoy a cold beverage before publishers head into 8-Minute Meetings.

The 8-Minute Meetings are designed to help connect participants with innovative technology platforms and build valuable business relationships.

Cocktails provided by Perion

Join us for a cocktail to wrap up Day 1. Open to All.

Grab a bite to eat before Day 2 sessions begin.

This session will provide a practical roadmap for media organizations considering the use of more AI tools and initiatives in their newsrooms. Hear from Zach Seward, The New York Times’ editorial director of A.I. initiatives, on how he is integrating AI into NYT’s core operations, from investigations to data analysis, and the organizational shifts required for success.

Creators are soaking up an increasing amount of attention and engagement in 2025, and publishers should be paying attention. In this session, EssentiallySports co-founder and growth lead Suryansh Tibarewal will discuss his company’s creator-powered approach to covering tentpole sports events, walking us through the structure and benefits of in-house creator content programs.

This session will explore how Wirecutter, The New York Times’ leading product review website, renowned for its meticulous testing and trusted recommendations, is adapting its SEO and content strategies to thrive in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Join Ceros for a lively conversation with Betches, featuring Sr. Art Director Brittany Levine, as we explore how one of today’s most iconic viral brands turns memes, humor, and social commentary into powerful 360° campaigns. Learn how Betches builds a loyal audience through authenticity, relatability, and fearless brand partnerships that drive both cultural impact and performance.

Chief AI Officer is among the newest job titles in the media industry, and The Washington Post’s Sam Han is among the first to fill the position. In this session, hear straight from the source what the job of a Chief AI Officer entails.

Grab a coffee and connect with your peers before the Town Hall begins.

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Lunch Served

How publishers are balancing advertising and subscription revenue to provide the ideal customer experience and optimize total revenue

The Day 2 VIP Cocktail Reception is now open to vendors, providing an opportunity to continue your conversations from the previous night and maximize your Day 2 meetings.

We’ll kick things off with a meet-and-greet with the Digiday editorial team, followed by an open bar and more of the networking you asked for — all leading into your 8-minute meetings.

The 8-Minute Meetings are designed to help connect participants with innovative technology platforms and build valuable business relationships.

Join us for a cocktail to wrap up Day 2. Open to All.

In 2025, The Hill has benefited from an uptick in traffic from Facebook and other social channels — but the company is taking steps to ensure that this increased social traffic results in meaningful audience growth, rather than a flash in the pan. In this session, The Hill deputy managing editor Sarakshi Rai will discuss the company’s social traffic bump in 2025 — and its plans to build on the moment without becoming dependent on any individual platform.

This NFL season is the first in which every game is available to stream, and a big reason for that is the recent launch of Fox’s standalone streaming service Fox One. In this session, Fox’s John Fiedler will break down the development of its flagship streaming product and how it’s scoring with viewers.

The nature of dealmaking between publishers and AI companies is undergoing rapid change. In this session, Trusted Media Brands ‘ Jacob Salaman will examine the latest trends in content licensing agreements, data sharing, and joint ventures, discussing why these partnerships are crucial for publishers to thrive in the AI era — and what the dealbreakers are.

These days, it’s impossible for publishers to ignore the rise of artificial intelligence — and The Atlantic continues to cover this technology rigorously and welcomes ways it can help grow relationships with its audience. In this session, The Atlantic managing editor Bhumika Tharoor will discuss why and how The Atlantic is looking to maintain a core of human creativity and how to think about traffic and search in the era of AI.