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How to adopt a product mindset at your news organization

A product mindset encourages news organizations to consider the overall user experience, including how news is delivered, accessed and consumed.

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A product mindset in journalism is an approach that emphasizes understanding and serving the needs of the audience while balancing the business goals of the news organization. Instead of just focusing on producing content, journalists and news organizations consider the overall user experience, including how news is delivered, accessed and consumed. By putting the audience first and continuously iterating based on their feedback and behaviors, news organizations can build stronger relationships with their readers and viewers, ultimately leading to increased loyalty and revenue.