At the DNPA Conclave 2026, industry leaders gathered for a panel titled ‘From Creation to Compensation: Content Economics’ to discuss the evolving relationship between traditional journalistic values and the rapid pace of digital media
Nandini Bhalla
Editor-in-Chief of The Word Magazine
“The Word is digital with a heart of print. All those values that print stands for—trust, research, journalism—we bring them into the digital world where our audience sits. Digital is where all of the action is, but content will always be king, whether it’s on paper or on your phones.”
Malini Agarwal
Founder of MissMalini and Co-founder of IF
“Anyone can create content. But who do you trust? Whose content do you trust is where the real value lies. Print still has that strength of authenticity, and digital has the pace. The ones that survive will be truthful.”
Dhruv Chitgopekar
Co-founder & Partner, Collective Artists Network
“Trust is no longer a nice-to-have. Consistency, authenticity, and depth in your content are critical. Digital magnifies the need to be yourself, to be credible, and to invest in your subject expertise.”
