Media Intelligence Explained

In FIBEP’s Media Intelligence Explained Podcast Episode 26, we take a closer look at the story behind MIBE: where it began, how it has evolved, the role it plays today, and what comes next. We’ll also share a first look at what’s coming to WMIC26 in Tokyo, where MIBE will take center stage as we showcase a dashboard powered by the MIBE Database, explore its potential, and discuss the next steps toward expanding the ecosystem and bringing even more stakeholders into the conversation. As our industry continues to change, collaboration and connectivity are becoming increasingly important. MIBE is a step toward a more connected Media Monitoring community—one where organizations can be more visible, build stronger relationships, and create shared opportunities for the future. Tune in to Episode 26 and discover where MIBE is heading next.

In a global yet highly specialised industry, many technology teams are working on the same problems, often without knowing how their peers are solving them. In this episode of "Media Intelligence Explained," Anna O’Connor and Omar Signori welcome Carlos Diaz, FIBEP Vice President responsible for Technology and CEO of GlobalNews Group, for a look back at FIBEP Tech Day 2026 in the Canary Islands. Carlos explains how the event is becoming more technical, practical, and community-driven, and why connecting developers and IT professionals across FIBEP could help the industry innovate faster without repeatedly reinventing the wheel. From real-world AI adoption and digital twins for public opinion to the future of communication measurement, the conversation reveals where media intelligence technology may be heading next. It also offers a first glimpse of FIBEP Tech and Innovation Day 2027 in Prague, plus three+ practical reasons to attend.

Ahead of the 2026 FIBEP World Media Intelligence Congress, this special episode of Media Intelligence Explained brings together four guests to discuss Japan, media intelligence and the conversations shaping this year’s event: • Kaisei Sasaki, ATClipping • Gopal Krishnan, Ninestars • Amrita Sidhu, Medianet • Mark Kennedy, Real Gaijin Substack Together with host Anna O’Connor, they explore the cultural details that make Japan so distinctive, from everyday etiquette and communication styles to kaizen, hospitality and the small surprises visitors may encounter in Tokyo. The conversation also offers a preview of what may be one of FIBEP’s strongest agendas yet, covering Journalism Intelligence, AI adoption and agentic AI, the evolving value of news, the future of independent journalism and reputation management at a global scale. Plus, practical tips for experiencing Japan, the surprising appeal of its convenience stores and the one Japanese phrase every visitor should know before arriving. Join us in Tokyo from 3 to 5 November 2026 for three days of ideas, exchange and continuous improvement for a new era.

In Episode 23 of Media Intelligence Explained, Anna O’Connor and Omar Signori discuss how copyright rules differ across markets and why media intelligence companies need to be proactive, not reactive, in an AI-driven landscape. Together with Todd Murphy (FIBEP President, Infoesearch), Jon Anders Tangnes (FIBEP, VP MIBE, Opoint), and Hector Linares (Acceso), the conversation explores the Media Rights Trust Initiative, the role of healthy industry dialogue, and the practical boundaries of what we can and can’t do with AI under evolving copyright regulations. The episode also previews the upcoming FIBEP Copyright Talks and ends with a reflective question: What clarity do you need to take away from the upcoming Copyright Talks?

Media measurement is no longer about counting mentions - it’s about measuring meaning. In Episode 22, Anna O’Connor (Newton Media) and Omar Signori (InfoJuice) talk with Damien Kopp (RebootUp), a standout voice from FIBEP WMIC 2025, about how meaning gets lost, distorted, and sometimes weaponised as information moves through today’s platforms. They unpack why counting mentions no longer explains impact, how narratives emerge and spread beyond institutional media, and why trust now travels through people and communities, not headlines. A thought-provoking conversation on narratives, perception, and the human role in making sense of AI-driven media.