The evolution of music journalism includes some hints about its future -- whatever the medium.

Publishers faced with declining print revenue have sought to diversify their business models in ways to provide deeper connections among advertisers and readers.

If Apple can get the marketing formula right, it could rapidly expand its paid reader base to a much bigger audience. But publishers still want as much control as possible in supporting direct relationships with their readership.

Amnesty worked with Dutch agency Tosti Creative on the magazine, which was limited to 200 copies as part of a campaign for the "Don't Look Away" petition.

A former 'Der Spiegel' reporter is charged with numerous accounts of journalistic fraud, including a story about Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Magazines still can generate powerful discussions, as boutique publication 'Girls. Girls. Girls.' does this month with its bombshell spread of actress Rachel McAdams. If the photo stirs controversy, it's more likely because it invites debate about women's empowerment.

The investments are critical, as publishers see their share of the ad market shrink amid the migration to digital platforms like Google and Facebook.

It won't be surprising if tech companies invest more heavily in original content they can control more directly, much like Netflix has done to wean itself off digital reruns of TV shows.

The connection between the digital ad giants gives publishers access to more potential buyers of their ad inventories.

More than 75% of Apple News UK's top stories - which are said to be handpicked by human editors - disproportionately favor a small group of sources.