New York City, November 13, 2025
Digital leaders from major media organizations will gather at the NewsTECHForum to discuss innovative strategies for audience engagement. The panel, titled ‘Breaking Out With Best-in-Class Digital,’ will explore the integration of AI, social media, and other platforms to enhance news delivery. Moderated by Sam Guzik, panelists include experts from Wired, NBCUniversal Local, Hearst Media’s Subtext, and X News. The conference will also cover topics such as remote production and the future impact of AI on news.
New York City, NY – Digital leaders from Wired, NBCUniversal Local, Hearst Media’s Subtext, and X News will discuss innovative strategies for audience engagement at the upcoming NewsTECHForum conference on December 16, 2025, at the New York Hilton. The panel, titled “Breaking Out With Best-in-Class Digital,” will focus on integrating AI, social media, text messaging, and other digital platforms to improve news delivery and interaction with audiences.
Panelists include Veronica de Souza from Wired, Sari Ziedler of NBCUniversal Local, Michael Donoghue from Hearst Media’s Subtext, and Andreas Pongratz from X News. The session will be moderated by Sam Guzik from New York Public Radio, who will guide discussions on the changing role of digital platforms in news production and distribution. The panel will also cover internal changes needed for implementing successful new strategies.
According to a TVNewsCheck Editor, the session is crucial for understanding how to leverage digital platforms for audience development and engagement. The panel aims to provide fresh perspectives on the use of AI, high-engagement platforms like texting, and strategies to increase subscription revenue.
The NewsTECHForum is in its 12th year and will be co-located with the Sports Video Group Summit. This annual event gathers technology and digital executives, managers, and professionals from various media sectors, including linear TV, streaming, FAST, and digital/mobile news publishing. Attendees will discuss the challenges and workflows currently facing the media landscape.
Other sessions planned for the conference will cover an array of topics, including remote production, optimizing news workflows, the application of AI in news, maximizing audience reach across multiple platforms, and exploring cutting-edge storytelling techniques. The discussions aim to analyze the potential future impact of AI on news products.
For those interested in attending, more information and registration details are available on the official NewsTECHForum website.
- What is the NewsTECHForum conference?
- The NewsTECHForum conference is an annual event that gathers technology, news, and digital executives, managers, and professionals from various sectors of the media industry to discuss workflow and business challenges. The 2025 conference is scheduled for December 16 at the New York Hilton.
- Who are the panelists for the “Breaking Out With Best-in-Class Digital” session?
- The panelists include Veronica de Souza, Executive Director of Audience and Content Strategy at Wired; Sari Ziedler, Vice President of Audience Development at NBCUniversal Local; Michael Donoghue, CEO of Hearst Media’s Subtext; and Andreas Pongratz, CEO of X News. The session will be moderated by Sam Guzik, Senior Director of Product at New York Public Radio.
- What topics will be covered at the conference?
- Sessions at the conference will cover topics such as remote production and the nonstop news cycle, technology leaders optimizing news workflows, AI in action within news workflows, maximizing audience in a multiplatform world, news storytellers on the cutting edge, and the future impact of AI on news products.
- How can I register for the NewsTECHForum conference?
- For more information and to register for the event, visit the official NewsTECHForum website.
| Key Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Event Name | NewsTECHForum 2025 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2025 |
| Location | New York Hilton, New York City, NY |
| Panel Title | Breaking Out With Best-in-Class Digital |
| Panelists | Veronica de Souza, Sari Ziedler, Michael Donoghue, Andreas Pongratz |
| Moderator | Sam Guzik |
| Conference Topics | Remote production, AI in news workflows, multiplatform audience engagement, future of AI in news |
| Registration | Available on the official NewsTECHForum website |
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