Naresh Mohan, the former President of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS), passed away on May 17, 2024, at the age of 82. He was admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital in Delhi a few days ago.  According to The Tribune, his death was due to multi-organ failure. Naresh Mohan began his career as a journalist and worked with several prominent media organisations, including Hindustan Times, The Tribune, and United News of India. He served as the President of the Indian Newspaper Society during 1990-91.  Union Minister Anurag Thakur paid tribute to the media veteran, acknowledging his significant contributions to the industry. "Saddened by the demise of Naresh Mohan ji, a distinguished media personality who, in his career spanning decades, held numerous posts and left an indelible impact through his works and erudition. My deepest condolences to his family members in this hour of grief.  May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti," Thakur wrote in a post on X. 

IndianTelevision.com, an online information and interactive media platform focusing on the Indian television and media business, is seeking a Managing Editor to lead its editorial team in Mumbai.  The role involves connecting with industry executives and regulatory officers to ensure accurate and timely reporting.   The Managing Editor will devise and implement editorial strategies, oversee teams in major cities, monitor social media conversations, track industry trends, and engage users through various platforms. The role also entails managing all content on the website and optimising user experience through analytics.  Interested candidates can apply through the organisation's LinkedIn page. 

In a bid to combat misinformation, Google's 2024 algorithm update has redefined the digital playground, notably impacting independent news sites and PR platforms. This latest core update, designed to root out AI-generated content, has inadvertently sidelined many legitimate publishers, triggering a drop in their search visibility and sparking widespread industry debate. The March 2024 update, according to Google, is part of its ongoing efforts to ensure content authenticity, and was aimed at enhancing the user's search experience by filtering out potential scams and false information. While the intent was to safeguard the quality of information, the execution has not been without its casualties.  Key players in the publishing arena, including renowned names like BBC News and the Evening Standard, have seen significant declines in their visibility indices—BBC News alone experienced a 37% drop, as detailed by Sistrix, an SEO toolbox analytics software. The impact has been broad

Alex 'Strawny' Strachan has stepped down from his role as the breakfast show host on Triple M Mid North Coast to prioritise his mental health, RadioInfo reported. His final day on the show was May 17. Strachan was a ratings leader in the April Xtra Insights survey of Port Macquarie and a strong advocate for charity and mental health discussions in the region. Strachan took over the breakfast show from his father, Mark Strachan OAM, at the beginning of 2023. In November, he announced a break, stating, 'Navigating long-term mental health challenges can be a demanding journey, and recently, it has taken a toll on my well-being. As the host of the 'Mental Health Matters' podcast, I recognise the importance of prioritising my own mental health. Therefore, I want to inform you that I’m taking an extended break from the Triple M Breakfast Show to focus on regaining control of my well-being. I'll be back soon,' he added. Triple M expressed their admiration and support for Strawny's decisi

Former K rock Geelong Breakfast host and Triple M Melbourne announcer Sarah Maree Cameron is set to return to the airwaves in Geelong and the Surf Coast this Monday afternoon. Cameron will take over the Drive slot, filling in for Jess Pantou, who is on her honeymoon in Europe. Speaking to Radio Today, Content Director and former co-host Tom Lewis expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "SMC was beloved in her time here at K rock and has stayed very involved with the market through her stand-up comedy shows, so we’re excited to get her back here and on air. She’s known both Tim and Jess for years, so the chemistry is already there. It’s going to be a blast." Listeners can tune in to "Tim and Jess with Sarah Maree" starting at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 20, on K rock 95.5 and online at krock.com.au.

Global sports retailer Decathlon has appointed CampaignLab as its Australian earned agency of record following a competitive pitch process, Mumbrella reported. CampaignLab will collaborate with Decathlon to highlight the role of sports in Australians' lives and bring the brand's new positioning to life through earned media, social, influencers, content, and events. Erin Eedy, campaigns and communications lead at Decathlon, said, there was a 'special chemistry' as soon as they met CampaignLab. 'We loved their passion and the way they look at everything from a creative lens to drive results.' “They’re the perfect partners to help with our growth plans in Australia with impactful comms that inspire our community,” Eddy added. Andy Scales, founder and director of CampaignLab, said Decathlon was on his 'dream client list.' "We love the brand and its focus on democratising sport. Our values really align. So we’re super excited to partner with them to expand on the new positioning

  The devastating impact that Google has had on independent publishers and creators is no secret. The community of independent creators have posted dozens of YouTube videos, blogs, and the like decrying the fact that their search traffic has been decimated after the most recent search updates. We learned this week that it will only get worse. Much worse. Learned is probably not the right word—we knew this was coming. AI-enhanced search was announced this time last year at Google I/O 2023 and I wrote a column on the topic back then; arguing how “AI Overviews” as Google describes them, could only lead to dramatically less traffic flowing through to sites. This week, Google announced that the feature would be rolled out immediately. US users are already seeing AI overviews on their search results, and it will be available to “over a billion” users by the end of 2024. When considered in conjunction with the impact we’ve already seen with Google updates, the situation