Earl J. Wilkinson, INMA executive director and CEO
The International News Media Association (INMA) and the Google News Initiative (GNI) have announced new features to the CMS Vendor Selection Tool launched last year.
The new features, which were unveiled 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 and; 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.”
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