The Hidden Code of Online News Profits
August 22, 2025
2:47 am
By
Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business/Immigration Law Professional
Executive Summary
From Eyeballs to Empires: Strategic Pathways to Monetizing Digital News
This report investigates the evolving dynamics of digital journalism, exposing the mechanisms that underpin online media profitability and the structural shifts transforming the global information economy. It reveals that the perception of “free news” is a myth: in reality, digital publishing is built on a complex architecture where human attention, data flows, and algorithmic systems converge to generate profit.
The analysis highlights the paradox …
