11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
(Hong Kong time)

11:00 a.m.-11:05 a.m. (Hong Kong time)

Welcome and introductions

Gain an in-depth understanding of the state of the global news industry, followed by the digital transformation journey of news media houses in the region along with insights on subscriptions strategy. Understand what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.

Karen Davila, News Anchor, ABS -CBN, Philippines

11:05 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Hong Kong time)

State of the news industry

Earl J. Wilkinson, Executive Director, and CEO, INMA, United States

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

Where digital subscriptions go next

Greg Piechota, Module Moderator & Readers First Initiative Lead, INMA, United Kingdom
Chia Lun Huang, Digital Transformation Director, CommonWealth Magazine Group, Taiwan
Emily Sweet, Head of Engagement, Australian Community Media, Australia

12:30 p.m.-12:40 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

A presentation by Google News Initiative

12:40 p.m.-1:05 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

Case study: business model sustainability and transformation

Andy Budiman, CEO, KG Media, Indonesia

1:05 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

Case study: the road from print to digital

Atty. Rudyard Arbolado, CEO, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippines

1:30 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

Takeaways and Day 1 Concludes

11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
(Hong Kong time)

11:00 a.m.-11:05 a.m. (Hong Kong time)

Welcome and introductions

In this module learn about surfacing best practices from the region on integration of newsrooms into business, backed by technology and data. Unpack the role of digital advertising and take a strategic look at what’s next vis a vis digital media, how publishers are using ad tech and renewing advertising businesses while growing revenues. Innovation in acquiring and retaining digital advertisers.

Karen Davila, News Anchor, ABS -CBN, Philippines

11:05 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

Integration of newsroom in the news business

Peter Bale, Module Moderator & Newsroom Initiative Lead, INMA, United Kingdom
Eshwaren Manoharen, Head of Product Management and Development Department, Malaysiakini, Malaysia
Shea Driscoll, Digital Editor, South China Morning Post, Hong Kong

12:00 p.m.-12:25 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

Case Study Presentation - Transforming the newsroom for long-term sustainability

Saemmool Lee, Head of Digital Innovation, Dong A Ilbo, South Korea

12:25 p.m.-12:50 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

Transformation in the digital advertising landscape and top trends defining it

12:50 p.m.-1:15 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

Case study: innovation in digital advertising

Carolyn Luey, Chief Digital and Publishing Officer, NZME, New Zealand

1:15 p.m.-1:40 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

Case study: what’s next in digital advertising

Wahyu Dhyatmika, CEO, Tempo Digital, Indonesia

1:30 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

Takeaways and Summit Concludes