About GNIBuilding a stronger future for journalism ... The Google News Initiative is our effort to work with the news industry to help journalism thrive in the digital ageWe work with news partners in three ways ... Google News InitiativeGNI_8c29c16c-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce... a stronger future for journalism_8c29c2c0-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ceTo work with the news industry to help journalism thrive in the digital age_8c29c360-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ceProductsBuild products to meet the needs of news organizations and grow their digital businesses._8c29c3ec-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce1Our products -- We build products to meet the needs of news organizations and help them grow their digital businesses.News PublishingAddress challenges in news publishing._8c29c482-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce1.1Google products address many challenges in news publishing: content distribution, revenue growth, data and infrastructure management, and reporting.Websites & AdsBuild websites and ads._48939c6a-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.1.1AMP -- AMP is an open-source tool for building websites and ads that are consistently fast, beautiful, and high-performing across devices and distribution platforms.SubscriptionHelp news publishers build digital businesses through subscription and user retention._48939e68-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.1.2News PublishersSubscribe with Google -- This suite of products helps news publishers build sustainable digital businesses by growing direct consumer revenue streams through subscription and user retention.NewsConnect users to news content._48939f8a-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.1.3News on Google -- Google connects you to news content through a variety of products and experiences, including Google News, Search, Discover, the Assistant, and YouTube.Distribution & EngagementDistribute content and engage audiences._4893a214-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2SlateFEATURED CASE STUDY -- Slate boosts monthly unique visitors 44 percent using AMP's open-source frameworkDistributing content and engaging audiences -- Our products enable news organizations to navigate an increasingly complex digital ecosystem and provide the highest quality experience to their users across all platforms.SearchDeliver news partners' content fast and interactively._4893a516-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.1Google Search -- Search has evolved beyond ten blue links. Today, we deliver news partners' content in faster, more interactive ways with features like structured data, app indexing, and AMP.VideoCreate and distribute video._4893a674-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.2YouTubeYouTube -- Publishers can reach a global audience, innovate with new forms of storytelling, and drive revenue by creating and distributing video on YouTube.News AppsDistribute news apps to Android users._4893a78c-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.3Google PlayAndroid UsersGoogle Play -- Google Play helps publishers distribute their news apps to more than 1 billion active Android users and grow their revenues in the process.AssistanceEngage users through Google Home, select Android phones and other devices._4893a8a4-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.4Google HomeGoogle Assistant -- Integration with Google Assistant engages users through Google Home, select Android phones and other devices.Fact CheckingHelp readers find vetted reporting._4893a9c6-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.5Fact Check -- Fact Check tags on articles help readers find vetted reporting around major news events.Promotion & EngagementHelp publishers promote their content and increase reader engagement._4893aae8-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.6PublishersMatched Content -- A feature of AdSense, Matched Content helps publishers promote their content and increase reader engagement.AdsReach and acquire new users._4893ac32-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.7Google Ads -- Publishers can use Google Ads to reach and acquire new users wherever they are.Visual ContentImmerse readers in tappable, full-screen content._4893ad54-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.8AMP stories -- AMP stories immerse readers in tappable, full-screen content. Building on the possibilities of the AMP project, this format enables the creation of visual content that is fast, open, and user-first.StoriesPublish local stories to the web with mobile phones._4893ae76-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.9Bulletin -- Bulletin is a tool for publishing local stories straight to the web, with just a mobile phone.Web AppsSupport device capabilities such as offline reading, add to homescreen, and push notifications._4893afa2-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.10Progressive Web Apps -- These reliable, fast, engaging web experiences feature device-level capabilities such as offline reading, add to homescreen, and push notifications.PublicationPublish on Google News._4893b0ce-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.2.11Google News -- News organizations can extend their reach and grow their audiences by publishing on Google News.RevenueGrow revenue._4893b204-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.3USA TODAY NETWORKFEATURED CASE STUDY -- USA TODAY NETWORK delivers a new ad experience that both users and advertisers loveGrowing revenue -- Growing revenue is of critical concern for news partners across the world. Our products focus on providing faster ad experiences, more beautiful ad formats, programmatic innovation, and new business models beyond ads.Monetization & ScaleHelp publishers scale and monetize storytelling across customer interactions._4893b394-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.3.1PublishersGoogle Ad Manager -- Google Ad Manager helps publishers scale and monetize their storytelling across every customer interaction - from connected TVs to mobile apps and everything in between.Website AdsMake money by placing ads on websites._4893b4e8-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.3.2AdSense -- AdSense is a free, simple way to make money online by placing ads on your website.RevenueEarn revenue in-app ads, actionable insights, and tools that grow app business._4893b650-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.3.3AdMob -- AdMob makes earning revenue easy with in-app ads, actionable insights, and powerful, easy-to-use tools that grow your app business.CertificationCertify resellers of Google Marketing Solutions._4893b7ae-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.3.4ResellersAMPHTML ads -- Google partners with publishers to certify them as resellers of Google Marketing Solutions like Google Ads, YouTube, and Google Display Network so they can offer them to local and small business customers.ResalesAllow resellers to offer tools to local and small business customers._4893b916-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.3.5ResellersGoogle Partners Program -- Google Partners Program is a certification program that allows resellers of Google Marketing Solutions like Google Ads, YouTube, and Google Display Network, to offer tools to local and small business customers.RewardsMake checkout flows easier, faster, and more consistent._4893bc5e-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.3.6Google Opinion Rewards -- Publishers can make checkout flows easier, faster, and more consistent for their users with our payment solutions.PaymentsMake checkout flows easier, faster, and more consistent._4893bde4-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.3.7Payment Request API -- Publishers can make checkout flows easier, faster, and more consistent for their users with our payment solutions.BillingProvide tools and intelligence to grow subscription businesses._4893bf56-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.3.8Google PlayPlay In-app Billing -- Google Play's subscription platform gives you the tools and actionable intelligence to grow your subscription business.YouTube Content MonetizationLet creators monetize their content on YouTube._4893c0c8-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.3.9YouTubeYT Player for Publishers Program -- The YouTube Player for Publishers Program (PfP) lets creators monetize their content on YouTube by earning money from ads served on their videos and from YouTube Red subscribers watching their content.Data & InfrastructureManage data and infrastructure._4893c2b2-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.4PublishersFEATURED CASE STUDY -- How publishers can take advantage of machine learningManaging data and infrastructure -- Our products enable news partners to use our data, platforms, and capability to fuel their own digital transformation.AppsEnable users to access content with no installation required._4893c42e-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.4.1Android Instant Apps -- Android Instant Apps increases discovery and engagement with apps by enabling users to access content from a single tap, no installation required.CloudEmpower publishers through advanced analytics, audience insights, and improved cloud storage._4893c5b4-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.4.2PublishersGoogle Cloud Platform -- GCP offers infrastructure and data solutions to empower publishers through advanced analytics, audience insights, and improved cloud storage.AnalyticsUnderstand site and app users are engaging with content._4893c730-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.4.3Google Analytics -- Google Analytics makes it easy to understand how your site and app users are engaging with your content, so you know what’s working and what's not.IdentityReduce the friction of getting users into partners' sites or apps._4893c8ac-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.4.4Identity -- Google Identity products, including Smart Lock for Passwords, reduce the friction of getting users into partners' sites or apps, backed by the security of Google.GSuiteFacilitate communication, storage, and collaboration._4893ca3c-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.4.5GSuite -- GSuite is a product suite for organizations of all sizes facilitating communication, storage, and collaboration. It includes Gmail, Calendars, Docs and Drive.Mobile AppsHelp developers build, grow, and monetize apps._4893cbe0-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.4.6Mobile App DevelopersFirebase -- Firebase is Google's unified mobile development platform that provides a suite of integrated tools to help developers build, grow, and monetize apps.DDOS AttacksProtect news publishers from DDOS attacks._4893cd7a-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.4.7News PublishersProject Shield -- Project Shield is a reverse proxy that protects news publishers for free from DDOS attacks meant to take down their servers.Moderation & ReviewsHelp publishers moderate and review comments at scale._4893cef6-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.4.8PublishersPerspective API -- Perspective API uses machine learning to help publishers moderate and review comments at scale.Reporting & StorytellingReport and tell stories._4893d086-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.5Fact CheckFEATURED CASE STUDYFact Check now available in Google Search and News around the worldReporting and telling stories -- Our products empower news organizations to discover and tell stories in new ways.TrendsOffer journalists anonymized search data._4893d20c-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.5.1Google TrendsJournalistsGoogle Trends -- Google Trends offers journalists anonymized Search data so they can derive insights into users' interest in news events and key topics.VideoOffer publishers opportunities to create high quality content and learn best practices in video storytelling._4893d392-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.5.2YouTubeYouTube Spaces -- YouTube's network of Spaces offers publishers opportunities to create high quality content and learn best practices in video storytelling.VRSupport VR storytelling._4893d55e-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.5.3Virtual Reality -- Google's VR team works with publishers to support VR storytelling across Cardboard and Daydream.AREnable storytelling via augmented reality._4893d6ee-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.5.4Tango -- The Tango team is focused on enabling new forms of storytelling via augmented reality.EarthSee the world via satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings and more._4893d888-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.5.5Google Earth -- See the entire world from wherever you are via satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings and more.MapsUse maps to help tell stories._4893da36-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232031.5.6Google Maps Platform -- Use custom, interactive maps to help tell your stories. Apply for credits to cover your usage, available to journalists globally.PartnershipsCollaborate with news organizations to solve important business and industry-wide challenges_8c29c50e-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce2News OrganizationsThe GuardianFEATURED CASE STUDIES -- How The Guardian grew its premium app offeringThe Washington PostCombining world-class journalism with the latest technologyNew York TimesHow the New York Times and Google collaborate to drive technological innovationHearst NewspapersA holistic approach to our partnership with Hearst NewspapersOur partnerships -- Supporting quality journalism requires close collaboration with the news industry. Every day, we work with thousands of news organizations to meet their business needs and industry challenges...We partner with many industry organizations and nonprofitsLMCUnite local media companies with technology companies to grow digital ad revenue and advance the local media news ecosystem._8c29c590-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce2.1Local Media ConsortiumGoogle is a Premier Partner with the LMC, which unites local media companies with technology companies to grow digital ad revenue and advance the local media news ecosystem.Ads StandardsDevelop Better Ads Standards._4893dbd0-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.2Coalition for Better AdsGoogle contributed to the development of the Initial Better Ads Standards, the first set of ad standards based entirely on direct feedback from tens of thousands of consumers. We are also an ongoing member of the coalition.MisinformationCombat misinformation online._4893dd88-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.3First Draft CoalitionGoogle helped launch the First Draft Coalition to convene news organizations and technology companies to combat misinformation online.TrustworthinessExplore how journalism can signal its trustworthiness._4893df40-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.4The Trust ProjectGoogle is participating in and providing financial support for the Trust Project, which explores how journalism can signal its trustworthiness in an increasingly chaotic media landscape.Immersive StorytellingAccelerate immersive storytelling in news._4893e0f8-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.5Journalism 360Google launched Journalism 360, a coalition of thought leaders, practitioners, and journalists dedicated to accelerating immersive storytelling in news.MagazinesPromote magazine media._4893e4e0-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.6The Association of Magazine MediaGoogle is a member of The Association of Magazine Media, a thought leader in the magazine media industry that strives to promote the medium’s vitality, increase revenue, and grow market share.Media & Marketing IndustriesEmpower media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy._4893e6a2-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.7Interactive Advertising BureauMedia IndustryMarketing IndustryGoogle is a member of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, which empowers media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy.Brazilian InventoryAggregate premium inventory from dozens of Brazilian publishers into one bundle that can be targeted and purchased._4893e85a-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.8Digital Premium Journais (Brazilian News Consortium)Brazilian PublishersGoogle is the platform partner for the Digital Premium Jornais exchange, which aggregates premium inventory from dozens of Brazilian publishers into one bundle that can be targeted and purchased across the Google AdExchange.Media ReinventionHelp entrepreneurs reinvent the future of media._4893ea8a-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.9Matter VenturesEntrepreneursGoogle supports Matter, an accelerator dedicated to helping entrepreneurs who are reinventing the future of media.Digital TechnologyTransform the media industry with digital technology._4893ec56-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.10Next Media AcceleratorMedia IndustryGoogle partners with Next Media Accelerator, a Hamburg-based media accelerator for startups that aim to transform the media industry with digital technology.EJCSupport the European Journalism Centre's News Impact Series._4893ee0e-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.11European Journalism CentreGoogle supports the European Journalism Centre's News Impact Series which provides summits, an academy and networking models to journalists across Europe.Tools & TechnologiesTrain journalists in emerging tools and technologies._4893efd0-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.12PoynterJournalistsWe partner with Poynter to train journalists across the United States in emerging tools and technologies.Data JournalismCelebrate the best in data journalism._4893f19c-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.13Global Editors NetworkGoogle supports GEN to celebrate the best in data journalism -- helping to bring journalists and technologists together to tackle common challenges in the news industry.Netzwerk Medien TrainerPioneers new forms of journalism and train journalists. _4893f368-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.14Netzwerk Medien-TrainerGermanyAustriaSwitzerlandGoogle assists the Netzwerk Medien Trainer, a network of experienced journalists and media managers that pioneers new forms of journalism and trains journalists in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland on Google tools.ONASupport ONA activities._4893f53e-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.15Online News AssociationGoogle has supported the ONA Student Newsroom at the annual ONA conference since 2009, and supports the ONA Women's Leadership Academy, which is committed to elevating the leadership skills of women in digital media.Reporters & Editors of ColorIncrease and retain reporters and editors of color in the field of investigative reporting._4893f71e-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.16Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative ReportingReporters of ColorEditors of ColorWe helped launch the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, an organization dedicated to increasing and retaining reporters and editors of color in the field of investigative reporting.BroadcastingExplore forward-looking broadcasting opportunities._4893f8f4-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.17Pearl TVGoogle works with Pearl TV, a business organization of U.S. broadcast companies with a shared interest in exploring forward-looking broadcasting opportunities.Local MediaHelp local media companies discover new and sustainable business models._4893fad4-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.18Local Media AssociationLocal Media CompaniesWe work closely with the Local Media Association, which helps local media companies discover new and sustainable business models.NABCollaborate with the National Association of Broadcasters._4893fcc8-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.19National Association of BroadcastersWe collaborate with the National Association of Broadcasters, the United States' premier trade organization for broadcasters.WAN-IFRASupport WAN-IFRA in protecting the rights of journalists around the world._4893fea8-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.20World Association of Newspapers and News PublishersWe frequently partner with and support WAN-IFRA, which is committed to protecting the rights of journalists around the world, while helping media businesses prosper and perform their crucial role in open societies.BrazilHelp journalists in Brazil track the social impact of their reporting._4894009c-9b64-11e9-91d8-ce9dbaf232032.21ImpactfulWe support Impacto.jo, an experimental project in Brazil that helps journalists track the social impact of their reporting.ProgramsBuild programs to meet the needs of journalists and news organizations so they can succeed on the web._8c29c644-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3JournalistsNews OrganizationsInnovationWork with journalists, news organizations and entrepreneurs to drive innovation in the news industry._8c29c6da-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.1GrantsGrant funding for innovative news projects._8c29c75c-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.1.1Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge -- The GNI Innovation Challenge grants funding for innovative news projects across the globe.News LabSpur innovation in journalism._8c29c7f2-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.1.2Google News LabNewsroomsEntrepreneursThe Google News Lab works with newsrooms and entrepreneurs across the world to spur innovation in journalism.VideoSupport the future of the news industry in online video._8c29c888-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.1.3YouTubeNews on YouTube -- We're supporting the future of the news industry in online video through a variety of programs.Productivity & CollaborationProvide tools to boost the productivity and improve collaboration of news organizations._8c29c91e-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.1.4News OrganizationsGoogle News Initiative Cloud Program -- Google provides tools to boost productivity and improve collaboration, free of charge to news organizations.News InnovationSupport innovation in journalism for European news organizations._8c29c9b4-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.1.5European News OrganizationsDigital News Innovation Fund -- The Digital News Innovation Fund supported innovation in journalism for European news organizations.TrainingProvide training on Google's tools for journalism._8c29ca40-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.2Online TrainingOffer lessons on Google products and tools, designed specifically for journalists._8c29cad6-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.2.1JournalistsOnline Training Center -- Explore more than 40 lessons on Google products and tools, designed specifically for journalists.FellowshipsAward fellowships to develop the next generation of digital reporters._8c29cb76-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.2.2Digital ReportersGoogle News Initiative Fellowship -- We award fellowships across the globe to develop the next generation of digital reporters looking to inform, engage, and inspire.Tool TrainingProvide trainings in Google tools to newsrooms, universities, and journalists across the United States._8c29cc0c-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.2.3Society of Professional JournalistsNewsroomsUniversitiesJournalistsWe have worked with SPJ to develop a "train the trainer" program which provides scaled trainings in Google tools to newsrooms, universities, and journalists across the United States.Tools & GuidesCreate tools and guides to help make data-driven business and editorial decisions._8c29ccb6-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.2.3Data tools for news organizations -- Through News Consumer Insights, Realtime Content Insights, and Data Maturity Benchmark we've created a group of free tools and guides to help you make data-driven business and editorial decisions.Best PracticesWork with journalism schools to develop best practices and Google’s trainings for journalists._8c29cd56-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.2.4Journalism SchoolsGoogle News Initiative University Network -- We work with journalism schools around the world to develop best practices and Google’s trainings for journalists.Leadership & Decision-MakingEnhance the leadership skills and decision-making of mid-career newsroom leaders_8c29ce00-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.2.5Columbia University Graduate School of JournalismNewsroom LeadersNewsroom Leadership Program with Columbia University -- In collaboration with Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, this program aims to enhance the leadership skills and decision-making of mid-career newsroom leadersInsightsConduct research on topics critical to the future of journalism._8c29cea0-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.3VRExamine how audiences experience VR and what that means for journalism. _8c29cf54-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.3.1Our ethnographic study examined how audiences experience VR and what that means for journalism.DataDeliver more value with data._8c29d008-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.3.2DeloitteDigital transformation through Data -- The Google News Initiative collaborated with Deloitte on global report and guide on how news companies can deliver more value with data.Data JournalismStudy the state of data journalism and the challenges the field faces._8c29d0b2-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.3.3Data journalism in 2017 -- We studied the current state of data journalism and the challenges the field faces.Digital News ReportSurface insights on digital news consumption in 26 countries including the US and UK._8c29d166-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.3.4Reuters Institute for the Study of JournalismReuters Institute for the Study of Journalism -- Since 2013, Google has partnered with the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University to co-sponsor the annual Digital News Report, which surfaces insights on digital news consumption in 26 countries including the US and UK.Digital Tools & TechnologyShed light on how news media professionals use digital tools and technology for reporting and storytelling._8c29d29c-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.3.5News Media ProfessionalsICFJ Global Survey of Newsroom Technology -- The Google News Lab contributed to the expansion of the ICFJ Global Newsroom survey, which sheds light on how news media professionals use digital tools and technology for reporting and storytelling.DiversitySurvey diversity in American newsrooms._8c29d36e-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.3.6American Society of News EditorsThe Google News Lab partnered with the ASNE, an organization focused on leadership development and journalism-related issues, to support their survey around diversity in American newsrooms.Data Journalism HandbookExplore new and innovative ways in which data can be used in journalism._8c29d436-9aeb-11e9-954f-da77edb1e0ce3.3.7EJCThe Data Journalism Handbook 2 -- We worked with the EJC to produce the new edition of the handbook which explores new and innovative ways in which data can be used in journalism.2019-06-30https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net