Newsmind Stories: Flexible to fit your needs

What is Newsmind Stories?

Newsmind Stories is a web-based editorial software that supports media companies in carrying out their journalistic work more efficiently and across departments – cross-media and without silo thinking. From joint topic planning to research and distribution: The AI-based 360-degree solution makes all information- and data-related tasks easier.

Can I test Newsmind Stories for free?

We recommend that you first schedule a personal demo with us. That way, we can show you the editorial software and address your specific requirements. You can send us a request without obligation for this. If you need more, we can also set up a trial license upon request afterwards.

How can I get a Newsmind Stories demo?

You can easily request a Newsmind Stories demo through the demo page. We will then call you personally to find a suitable date and clarify initial requirements. This allows us to prepare the demo exactly to your needs. The demo then takes place via a video call, which lasts approx. 30-60 minutes – depending on how many questions and requests you have.

What is the difference between topics and stories?

Topics are at the heart of Newsmind Stories. They’re the foundation for collaborative planning. With your team, you can plan all topics across media and editorial units, laying the groundwork for the rest of your content production. From these topics, stories emerge – channel-optimized narratives that cover specific aspects of the topic. One topic can generate any number of stories, each tailored to its channel. Of course, you can also create a story without linking it to a topic. Newsmind Stories adapts flexibly to your workflows. Newsmind Stories passt sich flexibel deinen Workflows an.

What does the AI in Newsmind Stories do?

The AI in Newsmind Stories is designed to make your work easier and give you more time for important tasks as the amount of information and sources grows steadily. You can use AI to automatically show you relevant news or to assist you in researching trends and topics. The AI also helps with tedious tasks such as filling in metadata fields or searching for relevant keywords by providing relevant suggestions.

Will your AI replace editors?

No, quite the opposite. Our artificial intelligence (AI) is tailored to the needs and tasks of a newsroom to support editorial staff and journalists in their daily work. Our AI helps newsrooms to better overview the flood of information and makes relevant suggestions, so that more time is left for the really important tasks.

How many users can use Newsmind Stories?

Newsmind Stories can be used by small editorial teams and corporate newsrooms as well as large media companies with thousands of users. Our plans are structured in a way that the right solution is available for every type of organization. With the “Basic” plan, up to 15 users across two teams can use the tool. “All-in” is designed for large organizations—including those with a global presence.

My newsrooms are spread all over the world. Can we use Newsmind Stories?

Can I access Newsmind Stories from mobile and anywhere?

Since Newsmind Stories is web-based and in the cloud (SaaS, Software as a Service), you can plan, pitch, edit, and publish your topics and stories at any time and from anywhere. There is also a mobile version, so you can access Newsmind Stories from your smartphone or tablet.

I need support and training. Can I get help?

We’re by our customers’ side every step of the way, supporting them both technically and strategically throughout their digital transformation. Our service includes not only software setup but also admin and user training. And in annual feedback sessions, we work together to identify further opportunities for improvement.

Can I customize the AI features in Newsmind Stories?

Yes, you can tailor AI features precisely to where you need them in Newsmind Stories. The system includes an AI Self Service, allowing administrators to design specific AI-driven workflows for their teams. Across the entire application, custom AI features and ready-to-use prompts can be integrated, enabling teams to configure exactly which AI functions should appear in which editorial workflows.

Which external sources can I monitor?

Newsmind Stories can connect to a wide range of sources: from agency wires to press feeds, to news and articles published online, and social media sources such as X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and more. On request, we can also integrate internal databases or other data sources. You can even monitor your own feeds just as easily.

Can I also integrate internal sources?

Yes, our development team can integrate internal sources as well. Upon request, we can integrate internal databases and also MAM systems into Newsmind Stories.

Which systems and third-party providers can be integrated?

You can use Newsmind Stories with the tools and systems you already have in place. On the one hand, there are suitable connectors to various specialized systems for TV, radio, web, as well as export functions to social media, including: Openmedia, Sophora CMS, Twitter, Facebook, SwatIO. In addition, external MAM systems can be integrated: Vidispine, ZAP, Mediacenter, DIRA, Hyperdoc, etc. Newsmind Stories can also be connected to various third-party systems such as other CMS and social media management tools via APIs. Whatever integration you need, our team can quickly develop the export targets.

We have a special tool for distribution in use. Can you build an integration for it?

If you have specific requirements or if the system needs to seamlessly integrate into the existing system landscape, that’s not a problem. Our development team is happy to support you, whether you need to implement specific workflows or integrate systems. Egal ob du spezielle Workflows realisieren oder Systeme integrieren musst.

We have historically grown processes. Is Newsmind Stories made for that?

Newsmind Stories is highly flexible and adaptable, allowing you to map your individual workflows and grow with the tool. Values, lists, interfaces, integrations – we can develop everything together so that the software fits precisely with your workflows and systems. Whether it’s existing processes or future ones, editors must be able to find themselves in it now and in the future.