INMA - International Newsmedia Marketing Association

12/11/2024 | Press release | Archived content

INMA and Google News Initiative unveil new features to content management system (CMS) selection tool for news publishers

DALLAS (11 December 2024) - The International News Media Association (INMA) and the Google News Initiative (GNI) today announced new features to the CMS Vendor Selection Tool launched last year.

The new features, which were unveiled today at a global town hall, include:

  • Analysis of an additional five vendors, bringing the total to 20.
  • A CMS vendor landscape by capabilities and region.
  • A tool for publishers to understand which variant of WordPress is the best fit, filterable by budget and technical expertise needed.
  • A tool for publishers to understand available WordPress plugins with the ability to sort based on needs.

This first-of-its-kind tool was made available for free to the news media industry in October 2023 and is designed to help news media organisations understand which CMS vendors they may want to include in their shortlist, which specific features they provide, and direct feedback about the vendors from actual customers.

"We're pleased to once again work with GNI to add value for the industry, demystifying what could be a complex area for publishers," said Earl J. Wilkinson, INMA executive director and CEO.

"We are incredibly excited to be part of this collaborative effort with INMA and RSG to update our CMS selection tool that empowers news publishers with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive in today's dynamic media landscape," said Nicole Rocchio, Google global news consumer insights lead. "This project reflects our shared commitment to supporting a vibrant and sustainable news ecosystem."

The free tool can be found at www.inma.org/cms.

About International News Media Association (INMA)

The International News Media Association (INMA) is a global community of market-leading news media companies reinventing how they engage audiences and grow revenue in a multiplatform environment. The INMA community consists of more than 22,000 members at 1,000+ news media companies in 90+ countries, representing tens of thousands of news brands. INMA is the news media industry's foremost ideas-sharing network with members connected via conferences, reports, Webinars, virtual meetings, awards competitions, and an unparalleled archive of best practices.

About Google News Initiative (GNI)

The Google News Initiative (GNI) offers journalists and publishers of all sizes a range of resources, products, digital expertise, and collaborative solutions that spur progress across the news industry. GNI partnerships support the advancement of quality journalism and help publishers build stronger and more sustainable business models. GNI works alongside newsrooms, news startups, researchers, and content producers worldwide to build a more sustainable, diverse, and innovative news ecosystem so that everyone, everywhere has access to reliable information.

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