Blog Posts by Michael Ellis

Newstex Blog

October 24, 2025
The AI paradox: Why automation demands more human connection

The rise of AI creates a paradox: the more we automate content delivery, the more human connection we need. Publishers and tech companies are now interdependent in ways that require ongoing dialogue about purpose, format, and usage. Building trust and facilitating communication isn't optional—it's what makes AI content licensing work.

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October 8, 2025
The conversation the publishing industry needs to have about AI content licensing

Newstex President, Michael Ellis, shares what's at stake as he prepares to join an expert panel at the Frankfurt Book Fair

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October 8, 2025
How content licensing with AskNews protects publishers

Newstex recently announced a strategic partnership with AskNews to expand content licensing opportunities for publishers in the Newstex network. This helps publishers license their content for use in news analytics products, creating new revenue streams while maintaining their control over their intellectual property. José Mauricio Duque recently chatted with Robert Caulk, Founder of AskNews, about how this partnership can benefit publishers.

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October 6, 2025
From weeks to minutes: how Newstex's customer portal is revolutionizing content licensing

Newstex's new Customer Portal eliminates the weeks-long wait in content licensing. Built on our proprietary NewsCore engine, this AI-powered platform enables instant publication browsing, real-time approvals, and intelligent content recommendations that learn your preferences. What once required endless emails and spreadsheets now happens in minutes through a unified, self-service dashboard. Discover how we're making content licensing move at the speed of decision-making.

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September 18, 2025
Newstex-AskNews partnership brings content licensing to news analytics market

Newstex announces a strategic partnership with AskNews to expand content licensing opportunities for publishers in the Newstex network. The collaboration enables publishers to license their content for use in news analytics products, creating new revenue streams while maintaining control over their intellectual property. As referral traffic continues to decline, this partnership offers publishers a sustainable alternative through transparent licensing agreements that recognize and reward the value of original reporting.

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September 10, 2025
Newstex-ProRata content license partnership for fair AI attribution

Learn how Newstex's partnership with ProRata can benefit Newstex publishers and promote transparency in the age of AI.

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December 7, 2022
Top 12 topics content distributors are looking for from online publishers

Researchers, businesspeople, academics, and professionals use platforms such as LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters Westlaw to find reliable information to inform their work. They are looking for newsworthy information, professional commentary, and independent insights. They need authoritative content that covers in-demand topics.

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December 1, 2022
Why your content matters and how it can generate money

Can people find your publication? Chances are the answer is no. It can be expensive and time-consuming to optimize your content for search engines, but your content matters. People who need it should be able to find it without having to click through thirty pages of search results. Content syndication provides a solution to that problem.

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