McClatchy discover the gaps to fill with automated content

Problem solved: McClatchy identified gaps in the reporting – topics driving new audiences which the publisher didn't have the reporter power to cover. Robots were deployed for some of the bulk routine reporting of information topics like high school sports and real estate sales.
Automated annual report articles revive local business journalism

Problem solved: Local business was an underreported segment at Bergens Tidende, as reporters' time was focused on investigative journalism rather than breadth of reporting. With the Business bot automating company annual reports, the publisher can suddenly cover all industries. Bonus: the business coverage is a smash hit with subscribers.
Robots driving digital subscription value

Problem solved: A new group wide strategy for doubling the number of digital subscribers meant local media group NTM needed to create more value to drive engagement with readers. Robots in the newsroom are part of the solution.
Why NDC will cover 60,000 local football matches next season

Problem solved: Dutch regional publisher NDC will combine robot journalism and crowdsourcing to cover all 60,000 regional football matches in the first post-Covid season.
Local media group go all in with robots to cover news deserts

Problem solved: Gota Media publish automated stories about sports, real estate, company registrations and traffic in order to provide regular updates in all its local communities.
Automated real estate texts drive subscription sales in Norway

Problem solved: Automation has enabled creation of a Homes Sales section on the Bergens Tidende site, driving subs sales through geotagging.
Real time traffic updates drive page views, ad revenue

Problem solved: Automated (road) traffic updates drive (site) traffic and automated ad impressions in southern Germany.
“Automated content means our local sites always feel fresh and updated”

Problem solved: Robot texts are the content foundation for Aftonbladet's 230 new local destination sites.
"For a local newsroom, automation is necessary"

Problem solved: Automation has freed up reporter time to do the stories that drive reader engagement.
"Sports is key to our digital subscription success."

Problem solved: By automating all match reports, Mittmedia have freed up newsroom resources to produce sports journalism that drive conversions and engagement.