The inter-networked "global village" in which we live has become a bit more transparent thanks to The New York Times' Visual Investigations series of multimedia investigative reports. The series empowers anyone with internet access to tap into the Times' advanced high-tech reporting efforts and view video evidence of wrongdoing in all parts of the globe.

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In the space of seven years, Aller Media Finland, part of a pan-Nordic media holding, has transformed itself from a magazine publisher to a diversified media, marketing, and data services concern that continues to publish two weekly magazines. Group CEO Pauli Aalto-Setälä spoke with us about digital transformation, diversification, and a bad investment that catalysed culture change.

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Constructive journalism, a concept for solution-oriented news reporting as opposed to merely describing problems, seems to be gaining ground – but misconceptions remain. "It's not positive journalism, it's not happy news, it's not nice news," says veteran journalist Ulrik Haagerup, founder and CEO of the Denmark-based Constructive Institute.

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It happens again and again: Publishers launch huge promotions aimed at acquiring new subscribers – but neglect to ensure their existing subscribers are satisfied. At a WAN-IFRA Webinar, Kalle Jungkvist offered some advice on keeping paid-content subscribers on board.

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