Trump the bump

The perfect content vertical for high inflation, Google tests removing news in 8 European countries, IFPIM announces CEE grant results and 19 active calls.

Welcome!

This week on the Media Finance Monitor:

• Trump the bump

• A content vertical suited for high-inflation

• The most ambitious global media funder announces CEE results

• Google tests removing news from search results in 8 European countries

• We need to change the way journalism is funded in Europe

• 19 active calls (7 new)

Trump the bump

While I promise not to refocus the entire newsletter on developments in the U.S. media landscape, Donald Trump's reelection warrants attention as it will affect the global market and Central Eastern Europe in complex ways.

First, there are already early signs of the “Trump bump”, increased audience interest in news and more people willing to pay.

Slate saw a 700% increase in subscription sales following the US election in just a few days and judging by the CTA on the homepage, they are very much leaning into the new reality.