# Livingdocs: Publishing has never been easier > Automatically generated overview for LLMs. ## De - [Livingdocs Blog](https://livingdocs.io/de/blog/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS and digital experience platform designed for content teams and developers to build, publish, and manage web content at scale. It provides a component-based editor, design system integration, and API-first architecture that separates content management from presentation. The platform enables rapid content production workflows while maintaining editorial control and multi-channel publishing capabilities. - [Newsletter First bei der NZZ: Ein Interview über die E-Mail-](https://livingdocs.io/de/blog/nzz-interview-email-newsletter/): # NZZ Newsletter Strategy: Editorial-First Content Distribution > Netzwerk Publishing Case Study examining how Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) unified 26+ email newsletters using Livingdocs as a centralized editorial platform integrated with Salesforce Marketing Cloud to reduce time-to-market from 2+ months to days while enabling editors full layout control via drag-and-drop templates. The strategy targets both subscriber acquisition (10% of new digital subscriptions in 2020) and engagement retention, supporting NZZ's 2030 goal of 400,000 paying subscribers across 1.3+ million total newsletter subscriptions. Key innovations include a unified design system replacing individual newsletter silos, standardized templates in Livingdocs, and automated API integration eliminating duplicate technical development between editorial and distribution systems. - [Livingdocs Mai-Release 2025: Bildbearbeitung und Exposure Boosting](https://livingdocs.io/de/blog/release-mai-2025/): # Livingdocs Mai-Release 2025 > A biannual content management platform update introducing native image editing capabilities (blur, brightness/contrast/saturation adjustments) with non-destructive variant storage, and Exposure Boosting for algorithmic feed curation with time-limited visibility windows. Targets editorial teams and developers managing high-volume digital publishing, streamlining asset management, content prioritization, and cross-functional workflows through enhanced media libraries and page management dashboards. - [Livingdocs November-Release 2025](https://livingdocs.io/de/blog/release-november-2025/): # Livingdocs November-Release 2025 > A bimonthly content management platform update introducing multi-select and bulk actions for media library management, streamlined distribution date scheduling with quick-set shortcuts ("Today," "Tomorrow"), and enhanced image preview layouts (up to 6 grid columns). Targets editorial teams managing high-volume content workflows, with improvements to target length configuration, news agency reporting, and accessibility—plus technical breaking changes requiring administrator review documented in technical release notes. - [Datenschutz](https://livingdocs.io/de/datenschutz/): # Livingdocs Privacy Policy > Livingdocs AG processes personal data according to Swiss DSG and EU GDPR standards, collecting minimal information (IP, email, name) necessary to deliver its content management and editor services. The company implements technical and organizational safeguards for data protection, stores data in Switzerland and EEA, and grants users rights to access, correction, and deletion of their personal information. - [Treffen Sie uns dort, wo die Branche zusammenkommt](https://livingdocs.io/de/events/): # Livingdocs Events & Community > Livingdocs organizes industry conferences and spotlights for digital publishers to share best practices, implement content management systems, and explore AI's role in modern newsrooms. The Livingdocs Summit (biennial), Spotlight series (customer case studies), and participation in publishing forums connect media professionals with peers and the technical team behind the open-source publishing platform. - [Livingdocs Home](https://livingdocs.io/de/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless, API-first content management system purpose-built for digital publishers, combining a WYSIWYG article editor with automated workflows, multi-channel publishing capabilities, and enterprise-grade infrastructure. It decouples editorial content creation from delivery across web, print, and digital editions through a structured, customizable content model and REST/webhook-based integrations. Designed for scale with managed cloud hosting on Azure, granular security controls, and full observability, supporting production workloads for large publishing organizations. - [Arbeite mit uns!](https://livingdocs.io/de/jobs/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS designed for digital media publishers, enabling editorial teams to streamline content production workflows with intuitive tooling and reliable support. The platform serves major European news organizations (Süddeutsche Zeitung, NZZ, NRK, t-online) and targets media professionals seeking efficient, user-centered publishing infrastructure. Key differentiators include lightweight architecture, thoughtful workflow automation, and emphasis on developer and editor experience. - [Wer mit Livingdocs arbeitet](https://livingdocs.io/de/kunden/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS and content management platform purpose-built for modern editorial organizations, newsrooms, and publishers. It decouples content creation from presentation, enabling teams to manage complex editorial workflows, multi-channel publishing, and structured data while maintaining design consistency across outputs. The system serves enterprise clients including news organizations, specialized publishers, and government institutions requiring scalable, customizable solutions. - [Making Change Easy: Digitale Transformation im Verlag](https://livingdocs.io/de/making-change-easy/): # Making Change Easy: Digital Transformation in News Publishing > This whitepaper addresses critical digital transformation challenges facing news publishers, specifically optimizing editorial workflows through headless CMS architecture. It provides practical strategies to overcome implementation friction, improve editorial team productivity via better UX, and eliminate technical bottlenecks that hinder modernization. The guide equips media organizations with actionable solutions to streamline change management and accelerate their digital maturation. - [Was bei Livingdocs passiert – kurz und regelmässig in Ihrem Postfach](https://livingdocs.io/de/newsletter/): # Livingdocs Newsletter Subscription > Livingdocs is a headless CMS and digital publishing platform designed for media organizations and enterprises to create, manage, and distribute content across multiple channels efficiently. The platform targets editorial teams and developers seeking to decouple content management from presentation, enabling faster time-to-market and flexible omnichannel publishing. Key features include visual content editing, API-first architecture, and integrated workflow management for scalable content operations. - [Unser Netzwerk vertrauenswürdiger Partner](https://livingdocs.io/de/partner/): # Livingdocs Partner Network > Livingdocs provides editorial infrastructure for modern publishers through a curated network of integration partners, consultants, and developers who extend the platform via APIs, custom frontends, and workflow automation. The ecosystem spans AI-driven automation, multi-platform mobile apps, print production, and third-party integrations (newsletters, payment systems, editorial services) to reduce manual overhead and align technology with publisher operations. Partners offer strategic consulting, technical architecture guidance, and implementation expertise across multiple regions and enterprise scales. - [Eine Plattform für alle Workflows](https://livingdocs.io/de/produkt/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a modular editorial platform designed for newspaper and magazine publishers, providing end-to-end workflow support from article creation through multi-channel distribution. It combines a component-based WYSIWYG editor, real-time collaboration tools, AI-powered automation, and specialized modules for print integration, media management, and live coverage—serving over 6,000 journalists daily. The platform is offered as a managed service, handling infrastructure and operational overhead so editorial teams focus on content creation. - [Spotlight on Der Standard & Kölner Stadtanzeiger: Impressionen](https://livingdocs.io/de/spotlight-golive-impressionen/): # Livingdocs Spotlight: Der Standard & Kölner Stadtanzeiger > Livingdocs hosted its second Spotlight event featuring two major German-language publishers—Der Standard and Kölner Stadtanzeiger—sharing their production experiences and go-live strategies with the Livingdocs platform. This hybrid event (in-person and livestream) targets editorial teams and publishing decision-makers evaluating content management workflows. Key focus: real-world implementation insights, audience engagement through interactive discussion, and validation of Livingdocs' enterprise readiness in demanding newsroom environments. - [Spotlight on Neue Pressegesellschaft: Impressionen](https://livingdocs.io/de/spotlight-npg-impressionen/): # Livingdocs Spotlight Series > A technical deep-dive series featuring German-language media organizations implementing Livingdocs CMS at scale, covering regional publishing workflows, page management, digital editions, and deployment strategies. Designed for content management system operators and editorial teams to learn production-tested patterns from real-world deployments across major publishers like Süddeutsche Zeitung, Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger, DER STANDARD, and Neue Pressegesellschaft. - [Livingdocs Spotlight on Neue Pressegesellschaft: Regional Publishing](https://livingdocs.io/de/spotlight-regional-publishing/): # Livingdocs Spotlight: Regional Publishing with Neue Pressegesellschaft > A hybrid event series showcasing how regional publishers leverage Livingdocs to optimize editorial workflows and implement Digital-First strategies. This April 10th Zurich session features Neue Pressegesellschaft's implementation case study, product demonstrations, and direct Q&A with Livingdocs leadership to help regional media organizations streamline operations and improve content delivery at scale. - [Livingdocs Spotlight on Rollouts and Go-Lives: DER STANDARD](https://livingdocs.io/de/spotlight-rollouts-2023/): # Livingdocs Spotlight on Rollouts and Go-Lives > Livingdocs Spotlight is a hybrid event series showcasing how newsrooms leverage the Livingdocs editorial platform to streamline publishing workflows and improve journalism quality. This installment features DER STANDARD and Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger sharing transformation stories, implementation challenges, and key learnings from their platform rollouts. The event convenes industry practitioners, product leaders, and platform stakeholders in Zürich on November 23, 2023. - [Livingdocs Spotlight on Süddeutsche Zeitung](https://livingdocs.io/de/spotlight-sz-2023/): # Livingdocs Spotlight on Süddeutsche Zeitung > A hybrid live-event series showcasing how enterprise news organizations streamline editorial workflows and accelerate digital transformation using Livingdocs' headless CMS platform. This inaugural April 2023 event features Süddeutsche Zeitung demonstrating page management, digital publishing systems, and organizational strategies for preserving journalistic legacy in the digital era. Target audience: editorial leadership, digital strategists, and publishing technology decision-makers seeking practical insights into modern newsroom operations. - [Spotlight on Süddeutsche Zeitung: Impressionen](https://livingdocs.io/de/spotlight-sz-impressionen/): # Livingdocs Spotlight: Süddeutsche Zeitung Case Study > This project documents a livestream event series showcasing how enterprise publishing customers—specifically Süddeutsche Zeitung—leverage Livingdocs to optimize editorial workflows and enhance journalism quality. The content captures real-world implementations, focusing on page management and premium digital product strategies, targeted at media organizations evaluating content management solutions and workflow optimization practices. - [Spotlight on t-online: Impressionen](https://livingdocs.io/de/spotlight-tonline-impressionen/): # Livingdocs Spotlight: t-online Event Impressions > A recap of the fourth Livingdocs Spotlight event featuring t-online, a Berlin-based media company, showcasing how editorial teams leverage Livingdocs for workflow optimization and AI integration in content production. The event combined in-person attendees and livestream participants with panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities, culminating in recorded insights available for on-demand viewing. - [Vom Eigenbau zum Einkauf: Die meistgelesene Nachrichtenmarke der Schweiz bekommt ein neues CMS](https://livingdocs.io/de/success-stories/20-minuten/): # Livingdocs CMS Migration for 20 Minuten > Livingdocs replaced 20 Minuten's legacy in-house CMS with a modern headless content management system, enabling five Swiss news publications to streamline editorial workflows and rapidly iterate on digital-first products. The managed-service deployment on Azure provides 24/7 support, bi-monthly feature releases, and a WYSIWYG editor optimized for fast-paced newsroom operations, supporting specialized tools like live tickers for breaking news and sports coverage. - [Flexibel und vorausschauend: Wie das Handelsblatt seine redaktionellen Workflows mit Livingdocs gestärkt hat und damit den Weg für die Zukunft ebnet](https://livingdocs.io/de/success-stories/handelsblatt/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless, cloud-native content management system purpose-built for modern newsrooms, enabling flexible editorial workflows and seamless integration with existing publishing infrastructure. Designed for rapid adoption and high-volume content operations, it decouples content creation from presentation, allowing publishers to manage multi-channel distribution efficiently. The platform prioritizes editor experience and organizational scalability, supporting teams of hundreds with intuitive interfaces and structured editorial processes. - [Heute](https://livingdocs.io/de/success-stories/heute/): # Heute.at CMS Migration to Livingdocs > Heute.at, Austria's leading free newspaper with 8M+ monthly uniques, migrated from a legacy CMS to Livingdocs—a headless publishing system enabling rapid news production and editorial flexibility without requiring frontend redesign. The modular architecture supports custom components, intuitive workflows for both print-trained and digital-native journalists, and continuous development post-launch, while maintaining full SEO and platform stability even during remote-first deployment amid COVID-19. - [Lassen Sie sich von unseren Erfolgsgeschichten inspirieren](https://livingdocs.io/de/success-stories/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS and content operations platform designed for publishers and media organizations to streamline editorial workflows, collaborate efficiently, and deliver content across multiple channels. The platform combines a git-based content model with a visual editing interface, enabling both technical and non-technical users to manage complex publishing operations at scale. Key features include component-based content architecture, real-time collaboration, API-first design, and integration capabilities for modern publishing stacks. - [Der Big Bang: Livingdocs als zuverlässiger CMS-Partner des K](https://livingdocs.io/de/success-stories/koelner-stadt-anzeiger/): # Livingdocs: Digital-First CMS for High-Velocity News Organizations > Livingdocs is a headless content management system purpose-built for modern newsrooms requiring rapid content production at scale. It enables publishers like Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger to streamline editorial workflows, publish multi-channel content efficiently, and integrate AI-powered features—all within an intuitive interface that reduces time-to-publish and allows journalists to focus on quality storytelling rather than tool complexity. - [Digitale Transformation aller redaktionellen Prozesse](https://livingdocs.io/de/success-stories/main-post/): # Main-Post Digital Transformation with Livingdocs > Regional German publisher (120K print circulation, 5M monthly digital visits) successfully migrated from legacy 25-year-old NEWS NT system to Livingdocs, achieving "Digital First" workflows across 1,100 staff without mass workforce reduction. The three-year "Aladin" project (2016-2019) involved 50%+ of editorial staff in 8 working groups, establishing a model where project editors bridge newsroom and technical teams to maximize system adoption depth and unlock new storytelling capabilities. Result: measurable reader growth, improved print output, and continuous organizational transformation beyond initial implementation. - [Neue Zürcher Zeitung](https://livingdocs.io/de/success-stories/nzz/): # Neue Zürcher Zeitung Digital Transformation with Livingdocs > NZZ modernized its legacy publishing infrastructure by implementing Livingdocs as a unified content production system that enables journalists to write simultaneously for print and digital outputs using component-based templates. The solution simplified the technical stack from multiple specialized tools to a single editorial entry point, reducing complexity while enabling rapid product launches and supporting subscription-based business models. Key innovation: ~500 reusable components distributed across 24 template sets serve 6 distinct content products, with design updates every two weeks and decoupled responsibilities (writers, layout editors, print production) managed through role-based access controls and automated workflows. - [Swisscom TV & Bluewin](https://livingdocs.io/de/success-stories/swisscom/): # Swisscom TV & Bluewin > Livingdocs enabled Switzerland's second-largest news portal (Bluewin) to replace Adobe CQ5 with a modern content management system, eliminating publication delays and processing 1,000+ daily news agency imports. The platform also pioneered an innovative "Content Dossiers" system integrating editorial content from Bluewin into Swisscom TV's sports offerings, creating a dual-revenue model: Bluewin monetizes through TV subscriptions while Swisscom TV differentiates against competitors like Netflix with curated editorial content alongside live sports (FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League). - [Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin](https://livingdocs.io/de/success-stories/sz/): # Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin Editorial Platform > Livingdocs-powered content creation system for SZ Magazin enabling efficient multi-channel publishing (print, web, mobile) with intuitive drag-and-drop authoring and seamless integration with existing legacy systems. Designed for editorial teams of all skill levels, the platform leverages a microservices architecture to maintain technological agility while supporting complex magazine workflows at scale. - [Zurück in die Zukunft: Die Transformation der ältesten und reichweitenstärksten Webseite Deutschlands](https://livingdocs.io/de/success-stories/t-online-stroeer/): # t-online: Digital Transformation of Germany's Largest Reach News Platform > t-online, Germany's highest-reach digital publisher, underwent a complete technology and editorial overhaul to become a modern digital flagship. Ströer implemented a serverless, headless CMS architecture (Livingdocs) integrated with AWS infrastructure, achieving 44% reduction in publishing clicks and 37% faster article creation while scaling editorial quality with 150+ journalists. The platform now serves as the template for migrating Ströer's entire publishing portfolio (Giga, Kino, Desired, Familie, Spieletips) to unified, API-driven publishing infrastructure. - [Livingdocs Summit 2021 – Impressionen](https://livingdocs.io/de/summit-2021-impressionen/): # Livingdocs Summit 2021 > A two-day enterprise content management conference hosted by Livingdocs at NZZ in Zurich, bringing together customers and partners to explore headless CMS innovations and digital publishing strategies. The event featured industry speakers, networking opportunities, and best practices for modern editorial workflows in challenging times. - [Livingdocs Summit 2021](https://livingdocs.io/de/summit-2021/): # Livingdocs Summit 2021 > A two-day conference for digital publishing professionals showcasing Livingdocs' content management and newsroom collaboration platform through case studies from leading publishers (NZZ, Berliner Verlag) and emerging technologies like AI-assisted journalism. The event brings together media innovators, product strategists, and editorial teams to explore digital transformation strategies and the future of newsroom workflows in the context of industry-wide technological disruption. - [Livingdocs Summit 2022: Impressionen](https://livingdocs.io/de/summit-2022-impressionen/): # Livingdocs Summit 2022 > Event documentation capturing the atmosphere and proceedings of the Livingdocs Summit 2022 held in Berlin (September 7-8), co-hosted with Ströer. This resource serves media and publishing professionals interested in understanding the conference's speaker lineup, networking opportunities, and industry discussions through visual impressions and attendee testimonials. - [Livingdocs Summit 2022](https://livingdocs.io/de/summit-2022/): # Livingdocs Summit 2022 > A two-day conference (September 7-8, 2022) in Berlin convening digital publishing leaders and Livingdocs users to explore content management innovation, editorial transformation, and product strategy through keynotes from industry veterans at t-online, Ströer Media Brands, and Condé Nast. The summit combines strategic vision sessions with hands-on use case panels demonstrating real-world implementations across major publishing organizations, enabling participants to understand emerging best practices in modern newsroom operations and multi-brand publishing infrastructure. - [Livingdocs Summit 2024: Impressionen](https://livingdocs.io/de/summit-2024-impressionen/): # Livingdocs Summit 2024 > A two-day community event held at the Süddeutsche Zeitung building in Munich, bringing together Livingdocs customers, partners, and industry experts for knowledge exchange and networking. The summit featured keynote speakers and specialized sessions designed to provide participants with broader perspectives on digital publishing and content management. The event strengthened the Livingdocs community through direct interaction and collaborative learning opportunities. - [Livingdocs Summit 2024](https://livingdocs.io/de/summit-2024/): # Livingdocs Summit 2024 > An annual conference for digital-first media organizations to explore headless CMS strategies, content automation, and journalistic innovation in the age of AI. Hosted at Süddeutsche Zeitung's Munich headquarters on September 10-11, 2024, it brings together publishing industry leaders, technologists, and editorial strategists to discuss modernization, business models, and editorial independence. The summit features keynotes on "Destination First" positioning, journalism business practices, and independent media resilience, alongside technical breakout sessions on content production automation and page generation. - [Livingdocs Summit 2026](https://livingdocs.io/de/summit-2026/): # Livingdocs Summit 2026 > A two-day conference held September 8-9, 2026 in Frankfurt, bringing together digital publishing professionals, media leaders, and content management practitioners to explore the future of editorial technology, AI-driven transformation, and scalable publishing business models. Featuring keynotes from Reuters Institute and industry experts, plus hands-on sessions on Livingdocs' product vision and strategic roadmap. - [Wie Livingdocs gebaut und betrieben wird](https://livingdocs.io/de/technologie/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS purpose-built for newsrooms, operated as a managed Kubernetes service on Microsoft Azure with full platform operations handled by the vendor team. It enables editorial teams to create once and publish structured content across multiple channels (web, app, newsletter, print) without duplication, while providing complete auditability, role-based access control, and horizontal scalability to handle millions of articles and editorial teams exceeding 500 users. The platform emphasizes security (German data residency, DSGVO compliance), transparent API-first architecture with 2-year version support, and predictable bimonthly releases with zero-downtime deployments to staging environments. - [Über Livingdocs](https://livingdocs.io/de/ueber-uns/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS and content operations platform designed for modern news organizations and publishers. It provides editorial teams with collaborative tools, component-based content modeling, and API-first architecture to streamline newsroom workflows across digital channels. Used by major European publishers (Süddeutsche Zeitung, NZZ, FAZ, NRK, t-online), it enables journalists and developers to work seamlessly together while maintaining editorial quality and publication speed. ## En - [About Livingdocs](https://livingdocs.io/en/about-us/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS and publishing platform designed for newsrooms and publishers to streamline content creation, management, and distribution workflows. It combines an intuitive visual editor, collaborative tools, and developer-friendly APIs to enable editorial teams and technical staff to work seamlessly together. Built for enterprise publishers like Süddeutsche Zeitung, NZZ, and nrk, it supports complex publishing operations across multiple channels and formats. - [Collaboration at the Core: How 200ok and Livingdocs Created](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/200ok-alephdam-blue/): # alephDAM: Customized DAM for Enterprise News Publishing > alephDAM is a modular digital asset management system developed collaboratively by 200ok and Livingdocs to automate newswire feed aggregation, consolidation, and distribution for multi-channel publishers. Purpose-built for high-volume content ingestion with transparent status tracking and seamless CMS integration, it delivers 3x greater import volume at 20% lower cost than monolithic off-the-shelf solutions. Target audience: enterprise news and media organizations requiring reliable, configurable feed management with minimal implementation friction. - [2022 in Review: Conscious Growth & Connection](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/2022-in-review/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS and editorial collaboration platform designed for digital news publishers to streamline content creation, management, and distribution workflows. It enables editorial teams to work collaboratively on articles, pages, and teasers while maintaining flexible publishing controls and integration with external planning tools. The platform prioritizes transparency, co-creation with customers, and modular product evolution to address real-world newsroom challenges. - [2023 in Review: Go-Lives, Livestreams and a Lot More](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/2023-in-review/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS platform purpose-built for digital news publishers to streamline content creation, management, and distribution workflows. Target audience includes editorial teams and media organizations seeking modern alternatives to legacy publishing systems. Key features include multi-language UI support, live blogging/ticker tools, collaborative workflows, and rapid deployment capabilities, as demonstrated by 2023 go-lives at major European publishers like Süddeutsche Zeitung, Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger, and DER STANDARD. - [2024 in Review: Community Building, Strategy Shaping and mor](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/2024-in-review/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS platform designed for modern newsrooms to manage content creation, publishing, and distribution across multiple brands and channels. Built for media organizations seeking standardized yet configurable workflows, it combines traditional editorial features with AI-assisted capabilities and supports diverse deployment models including managed services. The platform enables publishers to scale operations while maintaining brand consistency and editorial control. - [2025 in Review: Milestones, Expansion & Broadened Horizons](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/2025-in-review/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a comprehensive, digital-first CMS purpose-built for modern news publishers to streamline editorial workflows across print, web, and multimedia channels. Designed for regional and enterprise newsrooms, it combines intuitive page management, media handling, and AI-augmented tools to enable scalable content operations while maintaining human-centered editorial processes. The platform serves as a unified system supporting complex multi-brand publishing scenarios, real-time coverage capabilities, and reader-centric content curation. - [A New Look for a New Chapter: The Livingdocs Office Upgrade](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/a-new-look/): # Livingdocs Office Upgrade > Livingdocs expanded and renovated their Zurich office to accommodate team growth and support hybrid work dynamics, transforming it into a collaborative space with improved meeting facilities and customer event hosting capabilities. The upgrade included structural improvements (additional rooms, acoustic paneling), ergonomic enhancements (standing desks, cosy corner workspace), and locally-sourced furnishings to reflect the company's values of intentional growth. This physical refresh mirrors Livingdocs' evolution from a CMS/Editor platform toward a broader product suite with planning and workflow management systems for digital news publishing. - [AI Alone Isn’t Enough to Power Your Newsroom Transformation](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/ai-alone-not-enough/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a content management system designed for news publishers that balances AI-driven automation with human editorial control, enabling journalists to collaborate seamlessly, maintain creative voice, and optimize workflows across ideation, creation, and curation. The platform integrates industry-specific tools—real-time collaboration, visual asset management, live blogging capabilities, and metadata automation—while preserving editorial integrity and reader touchpoints. By treating technology as a human-enabling layer rather than a replacement, Livingdocs empowers newsrooms to transform operations without compromising journalistic quality or critical thinking. - [AI in Newsrooms: Trust, Editorial Control and Workflows | Livingdocs Summit 2026](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/ai-in-newsrooms-livingdocs-summit-2026/): # AI in Newsrooms: Trust, Editorial Control and Workflows > AI is transitioning from newsroom experiment to core infrastructure, forcing publishers to balance efficiency gains against audience trust and editorial control. This summit explored how structured, governed workflows with visible AI assistance—where humans remain accountable decision-makers—enable responsible AI adoption without sacrificing brand authority or newsroom judgment. The key insight: machines augment editorial work through transparent suggestions within connected systems; journalists and editors stay visibly responsible for what gets published. - [AI, Innovation and the Future of News Publishing: Key Takeaw](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/ai-key-event-takeways/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS and digital publishing platform designed for modern newsrooms to create, manage, and distribute content across multiple channels. It enables publishers to build innovative digital products while integrating AI-assisted tools for metadata automation and content optimization, allowing editorial teams to focus on original journalism rather than repetitive tasks. The platform supports multi-channel publishing strategies, premium digital editions, and data-driven content creation to help publishers adapt their business models in an AI-era media landscape. - [Turn your AI experiments into a strategy](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/ai-strategy-for-newsrooms/): # AI-Driven Editorial Workflow Strategy > A framework for transforming newsrooms through composable AI assistants that automate verifiable, high-judgment tasks while preserving editorial judgment for complex reasoning. Designed for editorial leaders and technologists, this strategy prioritizes factual accuracy (Who, What, When, Where) over speculative content (Why), enabling parallel development of small, interdependent tools that compound value through governed workflow orchestration while maintaining reader trust and editorial integrity. - [Livingdocs AI Strategy: Our CTO's Perspective](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/ai-strategy/): # Livingdocs AI Strategy > Livingdocs is a headless CMS platform helping news publishers strategically integrate AI into editorial workflows rather than chasing hype. The platform focuses on four key areas: AI-assisted content creation, reader experience enhancement, publishing-specific automation, and transparent human-AI collaboration with audit trails. Livingdocs prioritizes long-term capability building and newsroom involvement over short-term cost savings, recognizing that AI models and solutions will evolve rapidly. - [Looking Back on 2020: About Prizes, Partners and Potent Proj](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/annual-review-2020/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS platform purpose-built for digital media publishers to streamline content creation, editing, and multi-channel distribution. It serves editorial teams and publishing organizations seeking modern, scalable infrastructure that integrates with existing workflows across web, print, and voice platforms. Key capabilities include real-time collaborative editing, AI-powered metadata handling, multi-language support, and seamless integrations with design tools and DAM systems. - [2021 in Review: New Standards and Stronger Networks](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/annual-review-2021/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS and web editing platform designed for publishers and media organizations to create, manage, and distribute digital content at scale. The 2021 release cycle introduced significant improvements across content creation workflows (media libraries, translation, notifications), developer capabilities (Composition API, performance optimization), and ecosystem expansion through new integration partners. Built for editorial teams and developers, Livingdocs ranks among the top 3 publishing systems in the German-speaking market. - [Appsfactory × Livingdocs: A proven partnership for the news media industry](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/appsfactory-x-livingdocs-partnership/): # Livingdocs × Appsfactory Partnership > Livingdocs and Appsfactory deliver integrated publishing solutions for news media through custom implementations, system migrations, and AI-driven workflow automation. Appsfactory extends Livingdocs' core CMS capabilities with specialized services including Azure infrastructure management, legacy system integration, high-speed data migration, and proprietary tools like App-as-a-Service and AI-powered metadata solutions. This partnership enables publishers to seamlessly transition from legacy systems while maintaining editorial efficiency and future-proofing their technical infrastructure. - [All About Authenticity: Staying Impactful in the Evolving Ne](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/authenticity-in-journalism/): # Authenticity in Evolving News Media: Strategic Brand Building for Publishers > This guide addresses news publishers seeking to maintain editorial impact amid digital transformation and AI integration. It synthesizes industry insights on strengthening brand equity through signature journalism, premium digital experiences, and authentic journalist positioning—strategies designed to increase reader trust, engagement, and subscription revenue while preserving human-centered editorial authority in an AI-enabled landscape. - [Taking «Auto-Tagging» to another level: The successful integ](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/auto-tagging-imatrics/): # Livingdocs iMatrics Auto-Tagging Integration > Livingdocs has integrated iMatrics' AI-powered natural language processing system to automatically classify and tag content with categories, topics, and entities in real-time, eliminating manual tagging overhead for media publishers. The system stores structured metadata concepts within Livingdocs documents, allowing editors to review and refine auto-generated tags while administrators manage custom concept vocabularies through an integrated dashboard. This enables scalable content organization, improved discoverability, and downstream applications like topic pages, recommendation engines, and content planning workflows. - [Going Blue: Livingdocs is Entering the World of Content Mark](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/blue-entertainment-livingdocs/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS expanding beyond editorial newsrooms into enterprise content marketing, enabling teams to create landing pages, marketing hubs, and multi-channel content with integrated commerce and localization capabilities. The platform integrates via webhooks and APIs to support static site generation, CDN delivery, and high-availability deployments for corporate digital experiences. Originally built for publishers, Livingdocs now serves as a flexible content infrastructure for marketing teams managing complex, conversion-focused digital properties at scale. - [Swisscom TV: Voice-Activated Reading of the News](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/blue-voice-news/): # Swisscom TV Voice-Activated News System > A Livingdocs-powered backend solution enabling news organizations to curate, optimize, and publish voice-assistant-friendly content for smart TV platforms. Designed for editorial teams who need to adapt written news into voice-optimized briefings (with language-specific pronunciation rules and sanitizers) that users can consume hands-free through natural voice commands. Solves the growing demand for voice-first media consumption by streamlining the editorial workflow from wire service ingestion to multi-language voice publication. - [Side-by-Side for Success: How Integration Partner Centralsof](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/centralsoft-partner-blog/): # Livingdocs Integration Partnership Program > Livingdocs partners with specialized integration providers like Centralsoft to extend CMS capabilities and accelerate customer implementations across media and publishing organizations. The program leverages deep product expertise, customer-specific customizations, and rapid deployment support to enable clients to achieve complex publishing workflows—from multimedia management to multi-language content delivery—while maintaining the flexibility and agility that modern newsrooms demand. Integration partners serve as essential extensions of Livingdocs, bridging product capabilities with real-world customer needs through sustainable, scalable solutions. - [Work Smarter, Not Harder: How CH Media Effortlessly Enhances](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/ch-media-imatrics-topic-pages/): # Livingdocs + iMatrics: Unified Content Management and Automated Metadata for News Publishing > Livingdocs is a headless CMS designed for news organizations to streamline content creation, publishing, and topic page management at scale. Integrated with iMatrics' AI-driven auto-tagging system, it automatically generates high-quality metadata (categories, topics, entities) to enable seamless internal linking, improved SEO performance, and enhanced reader engagement without manual overhead. The solution targets regional and national news publishers seeking efficient digital-first workflows that maintain editorial control while reducing production friction. - [The «City Ticker» : Bringing Local Journalism to the Younger](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/city-ticker/): # City Ticker > St. Gallen Tagblatt's digital journalism experiment delivering hyper-local news through a live ticker format designed to engage younger audiences with real-time updates on city events, traffic, and community happenings. Built on Livingdocs, the ticker achieved 22,000 visits in a 10-day pilot, demonstrating that unbundled, continuously updated local content meets audience demand better than traditional article publishing. This case study documents the editorial innovation required to make local journalism sustainable and compelling on digital platforms. - [How Desk-Net Provides Content Planning in Forward Publishing](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/desk-net-plugin/): # Desk-Net Content Planning Integration with Forward Publishing > Desk-Net is a specialized editorial planning and task management platform for media companies that orchestrates multi-channel content workflows across web, print, social, and apps. The Forward Publishing integration creates bidirectional synchronization between content planning and production, eliminating manual handoffs and Excel-based calendars that don't scale. This tight coupling enables newsrooms to manage thousands of stories, hundreds of staff, and dozens of channels while maintaining consistency across all outlets. - [Finite Yet Dynamic: How the Digital Edition Adds Value in Yo](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/digital-edition/): # Livingdocs Digital Edition > A web-based news product that combines the curated, finite selection of print newspapers with dynamic digital flexibility—enabling editors to update stories post-publication, incorporate interactive media, and deliver premium reader experiences without print production constraints. Designed for publishers transitioning to digital-first workflows while honoring legacy editorial values, and for readers preferring thoughtfully selected daily editions over infinite content streams. - [New Feature: Editable Teasers](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/feature-editable-teasers/): # Editable Teasers > Livingdocs now enables inline teaser editing directly on page overview screens, allowing page managers and journalists to customize teaser content (title, lead, image, crop) without switching to article metadata. Modified teasers retain automatic updates from source articles while supporting local overrides, with a sidebar indicator tracking which teasers have been altered and allowing one-click reversion to defaults. - [Five Forces Reshaping News Publishing](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/five-forces-reshaping-news-publishing/): # Five Forces Reshaping News Publishing > News publishers must evolve their editorial infrastructure from a back-office function into a strategic competitive asset to survive industry disruption. This analysis identifies five interconnected forces—creator economy integration, trust as a product feature, AI operationalization, structured data governance, and infrastructure resilience—that separate thriving publishers from those being disrupted. Success requires treating editorial technology as a capability multiplier that enables format flexibility, demonstrable credibility, workflow automation, reliable data foundations, and operational continuity. - [How «Heute» switched to Livingdocs – without anybody noticin](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/heute-at-migration/): # Livingdocs Backend Migration for heute.at > Leading Austrian news portal heute.at replaced its legacy publishing backend with Livingdocs while maintaining complete frontend compatibility, serving 4.3M+ monthly users without any visible disruption. The headless CMS architecture enabled seamless engine replacement through custom metadata management, component text limits, and extended third-party embed support, all wrapped in a familiar editorial interface that preserved workflow familiarity during transition. - [How Leveraging Technology Intentionally Can Help Make Your C](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/human-centric-tech/): # Livingdocs: Human-Centric Digital Publishing Platform > Livingdocs is a content management and publishing platform designed for news organizations to balance technological innovation with reader-centric journalism. It enables editorial teams to organize, curate, and deliver content based on measurable user needs, behavioral patterns, and brand-specific contexts while maintaining editorial control through AI-assisted (not AI-driven) workflows. The platform serves publishers seeking to transform digital strategy from distribution-first to destination-first, creating personalized reader experiences that build trust and loyalty. - [Livingdocs Blog](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/): # Livingdocs Blog > Livingdocs Blog is a headless CMS specifically designed for content teams to create, manage, and publish editorial content at scale. It provides WYSIWYG editing with component-based design systems, real-time collaboration, and API-first architecture for seamless integration with any frontend framework. Ideal for media organizations, publishers, and enterprises requiring flexible content modeling without vendor lock-in. - [Jambit x Livingdocs: Collaborating to Push the Boundaries of](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/jambit-x-livingdocs/): # Jambit x Livingdocs Partnership > Jambit and Livingdocs collaborate to modernize newsroom infrastructure through headless CMS implementation, editorial workflow automation, and GenAI integration. The partnership combines Livingdocs' flexible, modular CMS platform with jambit's systems integration expertise to enable media organizations (Süddeutsche Zeitung, Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger, Handelsblatt) to migrate from legacy systems, streamline editor workflows, and prototype AI-driven features. Target audience: media technology teams, CMS implementers, and newsroom operations seeking modern, scalable publishing solutions. - [Kordiam & Livingdocs: How two systems seamlessly connect con](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/kordiam-livingdocs-circuit/): # Kordiam & Livingdocs Integration > A content planning and creation integration layer for German-speaking news publishers that eliminates context-switching between editorial systems through bidirectional data synchronization. Kordiam (formerly Desk-Net) handles editorial planning and metadata management while Livingdocs manages article creation and publishing, with unified workflows for print/digital distribution across major publishers like Süddeutsche Zeitung and CH Media. The integration reduces operational friction by automating status updates, metadata propagation, and multi-channel content distribution without requiring users to toggle between separate applications. - [On the Rise: Livingdocs Scores 2nd Place in the Kress Pro Ra](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/kress-pro-ranking-2022/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a digital-first editorial and content management system designed for modern newsrooms and media companies transitioning to online publishing. It ranked 2nd in the Kress Pro 2022 survey of German-speaking publishing software, supporting publications with 688.6 million annual visits. The platform streamlines editorial workflows and content operations for newspapers, magazines, and digital publishers scaling their digital business models. - [Livingdocs Vision & Roadmap 22/23: How Implementation Partne](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/livingdocs-2022-2023-roadmap/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a collaborative digital publishing platform that partners with newsrooms to co-create content management solutions tailored to editorial workflows. The platform emphasizes adaptive roadmapping driven by implementation partnerships rather than rigid feature schedules, enabling real-time responsiveness to evolving publishing needs. Key capabilities include metadata management, workflow optimization, multi-language support, and third-party integrations (Retresco, Desk-Net) designed to accelerate publication cycles. - [Livingdocs and Adobe: Bring Your Publishing Tools to the Nex](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/livingdocs-and-adobe/): # Livingdocs Editor Cloud + Adobe AEM Integration > Cloud-hosted Livingdocs Editor integrated with Adobe AEM, enabling enterprise publishers to leverage best-in-class editorial workflows while maintaining existing CMS infrastructure and governance. Targets corporate communicators and large publishing operations requiring scalable content management with superior authoring experience, leveraging clear separation of concerns between editorial (Livingdocs) and content architecture/publication (AEM) layers. - [Media Library: How to manage all your media with Livingdocs](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/livingdocs-media-library/): # Livingdocs Media Library > Livingdocs Media Library is a configurable digital asset management system designed for editorial teams to organize, search, and manage media at scale with enforced metadata standards. It enables drag-and-drop image workflows directly within content editors, automatic metadata population (including IPTC extraction), and custom validation rules such as copyright expiration tracking. Built for content organizations managing complex image workflows, it reduces friction in the content creation pipeline through intelligent asset discovery and compliance enforcement. - [Livingdocs Release July 2023: Enhanced Search Filter Definit](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/livingdocs-release-july-2023/): # Livingdocs Release July 2023 > A content management platform update introducing advanced logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) for filter definition across APIs and dashboards, multi-language UI configuration for labels and menus, and enhanced preview capabilities with multiple custom variations. Targets editorial teams and developers who need flexible content discovery, role-based dashboard customization, and internationalized interfaces without requiring additional configuration complexity. - [Livingdocs Release March 2023: Introducing the Planning Syst](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/livingdocs-release-march-2023/): # Livingdocs Planning System > A comprehensive publishing workflow platform that extends beyond traditional CMS capabilities to integrate editorial planning, content creation, and multi-channel distribution management. The Planning System enables newsrooms and publishing teams to manage the entire content lifecycle—from pitch conception through editorial buy-in to final publication across distributed channels—with transparent collaboration and granular access control. Designed for enterprise publishers requiring structured workflow orchestration, it includes complementary features like API Consumer Management, intelligent metadata filtering, and compliance-ready link attribution. - [Livingdocs Release May 2023: New German User Interface](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/livingdocs-release-may-2023/): # Livingdocs Release May 2023 > A bimonthly product update for digital publishing teams introducing German UI localization, granular document access control at the content-type level, and enhanced issue management with per-page navigation and preview capabilities. This release expands the Planning System, adds real-time metadata preview functionality, and separates working titles from publication titles to streamline editorial workflows in multi-language newsroom environments. - [Livingdocs Roadmap 2021/22: What the Future Brings](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/livingdocs-roadmap-2021/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS and editorial platform built collaboratively with publishing partners to streamline content creation, management, and distribution. The 2021/22 roadmap prioritizes publisher-centric features through an implementation partnership model, focusing on improved page management, multi-list editing, content planning integration, and scalability enhancements across both editing experience and headless CMS layers. Key differentiator: co-creation with customers ensures core features address real publishing workflows without requiring customization. - [Opening the Door to Broader Page Management Possibilities](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/page-management-possibilities/): # Livingdocs Page Management > Livingdocs is a standardized content management platform that enables news publishers to create, curate, and manage branded digital homepages through a unified interface combining manual curation with automation. It provides out-of-the-box features for multi-brand teaser management, conditional publishing, A/B testing integration, metadata-driven filtering, and de-duplication—eliminating custom implementation overhead while supporting destination-first editorial strategies that prioritize reader engagement and brand visibility. - [Page Management with Livingdocs: Future-Proof Curation Suppo](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/page-management-sz/): # Livingdocs Page Management > Livingdocs provides a flexible, configurable page management and curation platform for digital news publishers that adapts to diverse business models, workflows, and organizational structures without imposing rigid technical constraints. The system unifies article editing and page curation through drag-and-drop interfaces, real-time collaboration, and configurable automation rules—supporting both manual and algorithmic approaches to content distribution. Integrated with the Livingdocs Planning System, it enables publishers to evolve their news products, optimize reader impact, and reduce editorial friction as their strategies shift. - [Fast, Faster, Living-Times Magazine: How Pre-Fetching Has Re](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/pre-fetching-tech/): # Living Times Magazine > Living Times is an open-source, headless CMS-powered magazine demonstrating performance optimization through intelligent pre-fetching and static site generation. Built with Gatsby.js and React, it reduces page load times by pre-downloading linked content on user hover, delivering near-instant navigation and dramatically improving mobile UX. The implementation serves as a practical reference for publishers integrating Livingdocs with modern JAMstack architecture to handle thousands of content-rich articles efficiently. - [New Feature: Quizzes and Polls](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/quizzes-and-polls/): # Livingdocs Quizzes & Polls Module > A content engagement system enabling editors to create and publish interactive quizzes and polls through the Interaction Box component, allowing viewers to answer multiple-choice questions via TV remote or other interfaces. Quizzes provide sequential questions with correct answers and performance feedback, while polls gather single-question audience opinions with real-time result aggregation. Platform-agnostic styling ensures content creators focus on question design while maintaining consistent visual presentation across deployment targets. - [How can publishers turn fragmented attention into lasting reader relationships?](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/reader-relationships-fragmented-attention/): # Publisher Audience Relationship Systems > A content management and distribution platform designed for publishers to convert fragmented traffic into sustained reader relationships through owned channels, personalized experiences, and integrated workflows. Livingdocs enables editors to manage multi-channel content delivery, track known readers, build author-driven engagement, and scale video production while maintaining editorial control. Built for media companies transitioning from traffic metrics to relationship-based business models in 2027. - [New Feature: Real-time Collaborative Editing](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/real-time-collaboration/): # Livingdocs Real-time Collaborative Editing > Livingdocs introduces simultaneous multi-user document editing with instant visibility of collaborators' changes, paragraph-level locking to prevent conflicts, and integrated version history for tracking modifications. Designed for editorial teams where multiple authors, designers, and reviewers contribute to articles concurrently, this feature eliminates sequential workflows and enables Google Docs-like collaboration within a professional publishing platform. - [Redesign of the Bluewin News Portal](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/redesign-bluewin-news/): # Bluewin News Portal Redesign > A comprehensive redesign of Switzerland's 4th-ranked news portal (37.8M monthly visits) operated by Swisscom, supporting three independently-managed language versions (German, French, Italian) with a unified design system. The platform leverages Livingdocs' custom content components (teasers, info boxes, ticker bars, bios) and newly-integrated quizzes/polls module to enable 30+ editors to efficiently produce engaging, design-consistent content. Built in collaboration with Edenspiekermann, the redesign prioritizes editorial workflow efficiency and user engagement through interactive elements while maintaining rigorous information quality standards. - [Livingdocs Release January 2024: Improved Image Search UX, H](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-january-2024/): # Livingdocs Release January 2024 > A content management platform release featuring enhanced image discovery workflows with previews and metadata access, accessibility improvements via high-contrast mode, and Event Actors that distinguish human-generated from machine-generated journalistic content for pipeline prioritization. Designed for newsrooms and editorial teams managing hybrid human-AI content workflows at scale. - [Livingdocs Release January 2025](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-january-2025/): # Livingdocs Release January 2025 > Livingdocs January 2025 introduces Print Diff View for streamlined print edition management, Brand Conditions for multi-brand content curation, and a User Needs metadata plugin aligned with the Smartocto model to support audience-driven editorial decisions. Additional improvements include metadata-based algorithmic filtering, PEIQ image drag-and-drop integration, and automatic preview reloading, alongside technical deprecations documented for developer implementation. - [Livingdocs Release January 2026](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-january-2026/): # Livingdocs Release January 2026 > Livingdocs' January 2026 release introduces role-based Media Center dashboards for diverse editorial workflows, extends revoke capabilities with audit trails for copyright compliance, and simplifies print exports via a new Export Mode in Publish Control. Designed for editorial teams managing multi-channel content, these updates address asset management complexity, legal risk mitigation, and print-web workflow synchronization while maintaining backward compatibility except for documented breaking changes. - [Livingdocs Release July 2024](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-july-2024/): # Livingdocs Release July 2024 > Livingdocs July 2024 introduces AI-powered Assistants with proposal generation for content creation, extends Assistant triggering to metadata fields with context-aware filtering, and improves offline mode with better UI guidance to prevent content loss. Targeted at editorial teams and developers, this release enhances content workflows through intelligent AI suggestions, granular metadata assistance, and more robust collaborative editing with improved conflict handling. - [Livingdocs Release July 2025](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-july-2025/): # Livingdocs Release July 2025 > A content management platform for newsrooms introducing Rubrics for algorithmic teaser filtering, Deletion Routines for automated image management, and foundational news agency workflow integration. Designed for editorial teams managing multi-department publications, the July 2025 release optimizes content curation, asset organization, and agency report handling through intelligent automation while maintaining manual control where needed. - [Livingdocs Release July 2026: Media Center](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-july-2026/): # Livingdocs Media Center — July 2026 Release > Livingdocs' July 2026 release introduces License Profiles to enforce image usage rights and licensing terms automatically across the content lifecycle, complemented by Billing Reports that convert usage logs into accounting-ready exports and Advanced Search that brings media discovery capabilities to feature parity with document search. These capabilities integrate licensing, billing, and content management within a single system, reducing legal/financial risk while expanding editor access to the image pool beyond licensing specialists. - [Livingdocs Release March 2024](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-march-2024/): # Livingdocs Release March 2024 > A content management and publishing platform that empowers editorial teams to curate, schedule, and manage content with granular control. This release introduces Conditional Components for time-based content publishing, improved teaser synchronization for dynamic updates, and multi-image drag-and-drop capabilities—all designed to streamline content workflows without requiring changes to existing delivery pipelines. - [Livingdocs Release March 2025](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-march-2025/): # Livingdocs Release March 2025 > Livingdocs' March 2025 release enhances content management for editorial teams with a restructured Media Center (improved image variants, archiving, deletion, and revocation workflows), streamlined page management (teaser containers and personal side tables), and Smart Quotes for automatic typographic correctness. The update also strengthens document-to-delivery alignment, adds inbox image curation, and introduces the Distribution Dates Plugin for editorial planning across multiple newsroom workflows. - [Livingdocs Release March 2026](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-march-2026/): # Livingdocs Release March 2026 > Livingdocs March 2026 introduces Media Center enhancements for digital asset management, including Usage Log tracking for licensing compliance, per-usage image editing with rotation tools, and adaptive dashboard browsing to handle high-volume workflows. Designed for editorial teams and photo editors, it streamlines image curation, usage documentation, and collaboration while previewing Image Collections—a forthcoming structured curation feature for cross-story asset organization. - [Livingdocs Release May 2024](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-may-2024/): # Livingdocs Release May 2024 > Livingdocs May 2024 introduces AI-powered Assistants for automating repetitive newsroom tasks with full audit tracking, Dynamic Teaser Lists for flexible page management with automatic deduplication, and Document Statistics for real-time content completeness visibility. Key improvements include enhanced document search with language-specific queries, ID-based filtering, date-based ranking, and expanded integrations with iMatrics, Retresco, and Desk-Net's story-level synchronization. - [Livingdocs Release May 2025](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-may-2025/): # Livingdocs Release May 2025 > A bimonthly product update introducing image editing with redaction and adjustment capabilities in the Media Center, and Exposure Boosting for algorithmic article ranking on pages. This release enables flexible content curation through configurable boost durations, expands Data Record Inboxes for collaborative image research, and enhances developer ergonomics via new oEmbed providers, metadata management, and dashboard extensibility—alongside breaking changes requiring technical review. - [Livingdocs Release May 2026: Media Center](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-may-2026/): # Livingdocs Media Center (May 2026 Release) > Livingdocs' Media Center expansion introduces persistent Image Collections for curated asset organization, a Usage Log system for licensing compliance and audit trails across all publishing channels, and batch metadata editing to streamline workflows. Designed for editorial teams managing distributed content across web, print, and social media, these features reduce manual overhead while establishing infrastructure for future billing and compliance reporting. The release also adds configurable Image Dashboards in the article editor for role-based context. - [Livingdocs Release November 2023: Document Commands API, Imp](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-november-2023/): # Livingdocs Release November 2023 > Livingdocs November 2023 introduces the Document Commands API, enabling external services and automated systems to programmatically modify document content, metadata, and publication state—supporting use cases from A/B testing to real-time data updates in live articles. Enhanced search functionality now supports multi-term AND/OR queries with exact phrase matching, while real-time teaser updates in Page Management eliminate reload requirements for frequently-accessed documents. These updates reflect Livingdocs' strategic focus on human-machine collaboration, automating tedious workflows so editorial teams can concentrate on content creation. - [Livingdocs Release November 2024](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-november-2024/): # Livingdocs Release November 2024 > Livingdocs' November 2024 release introduces Teaser Components for streamlined content curation, a dedicated Print Copy workflow for efficient print-ready content production, and Task Screens for prioritized editorial task management. These features target publishing teams managing multi-format content workflows, offering enhanced configuration flexibility, real-time synchronization between online and print versions, and consolidated task visibility with collapsible state groupings for focused execution. - [Livingdocs Release November 2025](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-november-2025/): # Livingdocs Release November 2025 > A content management platform for newsrooms featuring batch media operations, streamlined Distribution Date workflows via Planning Boards, and enhanced image selection UI. This release optimizes daily editorial tasks—multiselect actions, single-click date shortcuts, and expanded image preview grids—while maintaining backward compatibility through documented technical changes for developer workflows. - [Livingdocs Release September 2023: Ticker, Multilanguage and](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-september-2023/): # Livingdocs September 2023 Release > A bi-monthly content management platform update introducing ticker article creation for real-time news publishing, expanded multi-language UI support (German, English, Italian, French), and drag-and-drop metadata image handling from local files or DAM systems. Targets editorial teams and developers managing large-scale, multi-unit publishing operations with enhanced document linking, configurable filters, and automated topic page generation capabilities. - [Livingdocs Release September 2024](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-september-2024/): # Livingdocs Release September 2024 > A bimonthly product update introducing Document Inbox for collaborative asset management, new Copy & Transform Flows for flexible content reuse across platforms, and a Document Info Panel for centralized document metadata and relationship tracking. Designed for newsroom editors and content operations teams, this release prioritizes collaboration efficiency, content governance, and reduced friction in document lifecycle management through improved UI consistency and validation workflows. - [Livingdocs Release September 2025](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-september-2025/): # Livingdocs Release September 2025 > Livingdocs September 2025 expands its Media Center with enhanced image metadata configuration, granular access controls for media assets, and support for multiple image types tailored to different newsroom workflows. The release introduces a News Agency Notification System for real-time alert management and includes improvements to History View, article length specifications, and task prioritization. Technical breaking changes are documented for implementers. - [Livingdocs Release September 2026: Smarter Crops, Smarter Search](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/release-september-2026/): # Livingdocs September 2026 Release > Livingdocs is a content management and publishing platform for newsrooms that streamlines editorial workflows through intelligent image management, advanced search capabilities, and integrated editorial tools. The September 2026 release delivers significant UX improvements to image cropping (independent edge resizing, locked aspect ratios) and introduces usage-based image search filtering by publication context, department, and timeline. An upcoming proofreading service will provide built-in spell-check, grammar verification, and custom house-rule enforcement without third-party integrations. - [How to make working remotely possible and enjoyable during t](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/remote-work-covid-lockdown/): # Remote Work Best Practices > A practical guide compiled by the Livingdocs team on sustaining productive and enjoyable remote work, distilled from real team experiences during extended lockdowns. Covers essential tools (Zoom, Slack, GitHub), workspace optimization, and the three critical pillars: asynchronous communication, synchronous face-to-face capability, and easy access to company assets. Emphasizes that tool selection matters less than establishing strong communication patterns and intentional team connection rituals. - [Retresco × Livingdocs: A Strengthened Partnership for the AI](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/retresco-partnership/): # Retresco × Livingdocs Partnership > Livingdocs (headless CMS) and Retresco (semantic AI tagging) integrate to automate content enrichment, SEO optimization, and cross-channel publishing for news publishers. The partnership enables automatic keyword extraction, entity recognition, and topic clustering through a reliable API with queue-based batch processing, allowing editorial teams to scale content production and search visibility without disrupting existing workflows. - [Livingdocs Service Goes «Public Beta»: Stirring up the Publi](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/service-public-beta/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS service that decouples content creation from presentation, enabling publishers to efficiently produce and distribute content across multiple channels (web, mobile, apps, social media) from a unified interface. Built by media experts and trusted by publications like NZZ and Süddeutsche Zeitung, it combines an intuitive editor with enterprise-grade collaboration features, responsive preview, and flexible content formatting to support modern multi-channel publishing workflows. - [Taking Publishing Foward: Our New Partnership with netcetera](https://livingdocs.io/en/blog/taking-publishing-foward/): # Livingdocs & Netcetera Publishing Partnership > Strategic partnership combining Livingdocs' content creation expertise with Netcetera's publishing infrastructure to deliver an integrated, end-to-end publishing platform covering creation, distribution, and analytics. Designed for large media houses and communications agencies seeking to reduce digitalization complexity through a unified cloud or on-premise solution. Proven through successful NZZ Media Group implementation serving 800+ journalists. - [Get to know our happy customers](https://livingdocs.io/en/customers/): # Happy Customers Portal > A customer showcase and relationship management platform designed for B2B SaaS companies to highlight client success stories and build trust through curated testimonials. Enables publishers and service providers to demonstrate proven partnerships with notable enterprises while centralizing customer relationship data. Features include customizable client profiles, case study management, and integration points for CRM systems. - [Document not found](https://livingdocs.io/en/document-not-found/): # Document Not Found > This project is a standard HTTP 404 error handler that serves users when requested resources don't exist on the server. It targets web developers and site administrators who need clear, user-friendly error communication and proper HTTP semantics. Key features include error status indication, homepage navigation link, and minimal UI design for accessibility. - [Livingdocs hosts and visits various interesting events](https://livingdocs.io/en/events/): # Livingdocs Events & Community > Livingdocs is a digital-first content management and publishing platform for newsrooms that streamlines editorial workflows, asset management, and multi-channel content distribution. The platform serves media organizations of all sizes seeking to modernize their publishing infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation. The company hosts industry summits, spotlight events, and thought-leadership forums to connect customers, partners, and publishing professionals around best practices in modern journalism technology. - [Publishing has never been easier](https://livingdocs.io/en/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless, API-first content operating system for publishers that combines WYSIWYG article editing with enterprise-grade automation, asset management, and multi-channel distribution (digital, print, live). Built on Node.js/PostgreSQL with Kubernetes infrastructure, it scales to millions of articles while providing newsrooms with collaborative workflows, AI-powered assistants, agency integration, and complete observability—enabling content-first publishing without infrastructure overhead. - [How to Tackle the Key Challenges of Digital Transformation](https://livingdocs.io/en/making-change-easy/): # Digital Transformation for News Publishers: A Headless CMS Perspective > Livingdocs addresses critical digital transformation obstacles faced by news publishers, focusing on optimizing newsroom workflows, reducing implementation friction, and ensuring editorial systems don't impede productivity. This resource targets media organizations transitioning to digital-first operations, providing practical strategies for seamless CMS adoption and improved user experience for editorial teams. The guide demonstrates how modern headless CMS architecture can accelerate change management while maintaining operational efficiency. - [Our Livingdocs Newsletter has all the juicy news](https://livingdocs.io/en/newsletter/): # Livingdocs Newsletter > The Livingdocs Newsletter is a subscription service delivering product updates, customer success stories, and partner collaborations to users of the Livingdocs content management platform. Subscribers (marketers, content teams, and digital publishers) receive timely announcements about releases, features, and industry insights via email. The service uses CampaignMonitor for campaign delivery and tracking, with standard opt-in/opt-out mechanisms and GDPR-compliant data handling practices. - [Our network of trusted partners](https://livingdocs.io/en/partners/): # Livingdocs Partner Network > Livingdocs is an editorial infrastructure platform that enables publishers to build, integrate, and automate their content workflows through APIs and a vetted partner ecosystem. The platform serves editorial teams of all sizes, offering direct API access or partnered consulting, integration, and custom front-end solutions. Key capabilities include AI-assisted workflows, print production automation, and seamless third-party tool integration (newsletters, payroll systems, publishing platforms). - [Privacy Policy](https://livingdocs.io/en/privacy-policy/): # Livingdocs Privacy Policy > Livingdocs AG is a Swiss/EU-compliant content management platform that processes personal data (IP addresses, emails, names) collected through website usage, cookies, and email communications to deliver editorial software services. The platform operates under GDPR and Swiss DSG frameworks, storing data within Switzerland and the EEA, with transparent user rights for access, correction, erasure, and data portability. Users can exercise privacy controls through their Data Protection Officer (Ralph Meier) or contact@livingdocs.io, with escalation available to relevant data protection authorities. - [One product, every publishing workflow](https://livingdocs.io/en/product/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is an end-to-end publishing platform purpose-built for newsrooms, integrating article editing, editorial workflows, media management, and multi-format publishing (digital, print, wire, live) into a single intuitive interface. It targets mid-to-large news organizations seeking to eliminate workflow fragmentation and reduce operational overhead through intelligent automation, real-time collaboration, and industry-specific modules. The platform is distinguished by its component-based WYSIWYG editor, configurable AI-powered assistants, managed infrastructure, and native integrations with print production and content agency systems—enabling teams to publish across channels without context-switching. - [Spotlight on Der Standard & Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger: Impressions](https://livingdocs.io/en/spotlight-golive-impressions/): # Livingdocs Spotlight Series: Der Standard & Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger Event Coverage > Livingdocs Spotlight is a customer showcase event series featuring real-world go-live implementations of the Livingdocs content management platform at major European publications. This event coverage documents the second edition, highlighting Der Standard and Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger's migration experiences, featuring live speaker presentations, audience Q&A, and behind-the-scenes impressions from the November event hosted at Livingdocs offices. - [Spotlight on Regional Publishing: Impressions](https://livingdocs.io/en/spotlight-npg-impressions/): # Livingdocs Spotlight on Regional Publishing > This event series showcases real-world implementations of the Livingdocs content management platform across European regional publishers, featuring case studies from operations like Neue Pressegesellschaft, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger. Target audience includes editorial teams, CMS administrators, and publishing operations at regional and national news organizations seeking practical insights on digital editions, page management, and go-live strategies. Key focus areas include rollout methodologies, regional publishing challenges, and scalable content workflow solutions. - [Livingdocs Spotlight on Neue Pressegesellschaft: Regional Publishing](https://livingdocs.io/en/spotlight-regional-publishing/): # Livingdocs Spotlight: Regional Publishing > Livingdocs Spotlight is a hybrid event series showcasing real-world implementations of the Livingdocs headless CMS, specifically focused on how regional publishers optimize editorial workflows and achieve digital-first content delivery. The April 10, 2025 Zurich event features Neue Pressegesellschaft discussing their regional publishing operations, targeting editorial teams, publishing technologists, and CMS implementers evaluating content management solutions. Key focus areas include workflow optimization, multi-site regional publishing management, and integrated digital editorial processes. - [Spotlight on Süddeutsche Zeitung: Impressions](https://livingdocs.io/en/spotlight-sz-impressions/): # Livingdocs Spotlight Series: Süddeutsche Zeitung Event Documentation > Livingdocs hosted an in-house livestream event showcasing how premium news organizations like Süddeutsche Zeitung leverage the Livingdocs editorial platform to optimize workflows and enhance journalism quality. The inaugural Spotlight Series featured live demonstrations of Page Management and Digital Edition capabilities, targeting media professionals and existing customers seeking real-world implementation insights. Event documentation includes speaker impressions, attendee engagement, and full livestream access for on-demand viewing. - [Spotlight on t-online: Impressions](https://livingdocs.io/en/spotlight-t-online-impressions/): # Livingdocs Spotlight: t-online Edition > Livingdocs Spotlight is a community event series featuring leading digital newsrooms demonstrating modern content management and AI integration practices. The fourth edition showcased t-online's editorial planning optimization and newsroom AI workflows, combining in-person and remote participation to facilitate knowledge sharing among media professionals. The event format blends technical presentations, live Q&A sessions, and networking to accelerate adoption of contemporary publishing tools across the industry. - [Livingdocs Spotlight on t-online: Planning & AI in the Newsr](https://livingdocs.io/en/spotlight-t-online/): # Livingdocs Spotlight: Planning & AI in the Newsroom > Livingdocs Spotlight is a hybrid livestream event series demonstrating how media organizations optimize editorial workflows and implement AI-driven content creation using the Livingdocs platform. Featuring t-online and Ströer Content Group, this fourth edition (November 27, 2025) covers topic planning optimization and AI integration in newsroom operations. The event targets editorial teams, publishing executives, and platform engineers seeking practical insights into modern content management and AI augmentation for journalism. - [From Build To Buy: The Turbo-Charged Turnaround of 20 Minuten – Switzerland's Most Read News Brand Gets a New CMS](https://livingdocs.io/en/success-stories/20-minuten/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS purpose-built for digital news organizations, enabling editorial teams to create, manage, and publish content across multiple channels with an intuitive WYSIWYG interface and rapid feature deployment cycles. Designed for high-volume, multi-publication environments, it provides flexible workflow automation, specialized tools like live ticker functionality, and managed service infrastructure with bimonthly updates and 24/7 DevOps support. The platform prioritizes editorial velocity and long-term product evolution while reducing operational complexity and system costs. - [Flexible and Forward Thinking: How Handelsblatt Fortified Their Editorial Workflows With Livingdocs Paving the Way for the Future](https://livingdocs.io/en/success-stories/handelsblatt/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless content management system purpose-built for modern newsrooms, enabling editorial teams to create, manage, and distribute content across multiple channels with intuitive workflows and flexible system integrations. Designed for publishers handling high-volume content delivery, it prioritizes editorial user experience, reduces operational complexity, and scales from single publications to multi-title operations. The platform's modular architecture and API-first approach allow seamless integration with existing publishing ecosystems while providing a modern technology foundation for evolving editorial needs. - [Heute](https://livingdocs.io/en/success-stories/heute/): # Livingdocs CMS Migration for Heute.at > Livingdocs enabled Heute.at, Austria's leading free newspaper, to replace its legacy publishing infrastructure with a headless CMS while maintaining complete frontend compatibility and zero visual disruption to readers. The modular architecture allows the editorial team and in-house developers to independently customize components, streamline workflows, and rapidly respond to changing news production demands without being constrained by monolithic system architecture. The migration demonstrates how headless CMS design decouples content management from presentation, enabling infrastructure modernization parallel to ongoing operations even under adverse conditions. - [Let our Success Stories inspire you](https://livingdocs.io/en/success-stories/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS platform purpose-built for publishing enterprises to create, manage, and distribute content across multiple channels with a component-based architecture. Designed for editorial teams and developers, it combines a visual editing interface with flexible APIs to accelerate content production while maintaining consistent brand standards. Key features include collaborative workflows, design system integration, and omnichannel publishing capabilities. - [The Big Bang: Livingdocs as KStA’s reliable CMS partner during its full-scale tech relaunch](https://livingdocs.io/en/success-stories/koelner-stadt-anzeiger/): # Livingdocs CMS Platform > Livingdocs is a modern, journalist-centric content management system designed for high-velocity digital newsrooms requiring rapid multi-channel publishing, seamless asset integration, and intuitive content workflows. The platform enables news organizations to scale content production (supporting 300+ daily articles at KStA) while reducing friction through AI-powered features, built-in distribution tools, and streamlined editorial experiences that keep teams focused on journalism rather than CMS operations. Purpose: Replace legacy, monolithic CMS infrastructure with agile, cloud-native publishing capabilities that support digital-first strategies and emerging content formats. - [Neue Zürcher Zeitung](https://livingdocs.io/en/success-stories/nzz/): # Neue Zürcher Zeitung Digital Transformation > NZZ unified print and online journalism workflows using Livingdocs, a component-based CMS that replaced legacy systems (Atex Polopoly) and simplified their entire technology stack. The solution enables 500+ flexible content components across 6 products, allowing any journalist to write for multiple channels while reducing layout concerns to specialized teams. This infrastructure shift restored profitability and enabled subscription-based business models through efficient, scalable content production. - [Swisscom](https://livingdocs.io/en/success-stories/swisscom/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless, real-time content management and publishing platform designed to replace legacy systems like Adobe CQ5 for news organizations and media portals. It enables editors to create, manage, and publish content with millisecond latency, handle high-volume content ingestion (1000+ articles/day), and integrate editorial workflows across multiple digital channels (web, TV, mobile). Built for Swiss and international news enterprises, it supports complex business models including content syndication, scheduling, push notifications, and cross-platform content enrichment. - [Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin](https://livingdocs.io/en/success-stories/sz/): # Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin Editorial System Migration > SZ Magazin modernized its content creation workflow by adopting Livingdocs, a modular headless CMS, to replace a legacy in-house editor and support multi-platform publishing (print, web, mobile app). The migration enabled faster article production, seamless content import automation, and independent technological iteration while maintaining editorial team adoption across experience levels. The microservice-based architecture allowed SZ to extend functionality with custom tools via APIs without vendor lock-in, reducing time-to-market for online-exclusive content. - [Back to the Future: The transformation of Germany's oldest and widest-reaching website](https://livingdocs.io/en/success-stories/t-online-stroeer/): # t-online CMS Modernization with Livingdocs > Germany's largest digital publisher (t-online) undertook a comprehensive tech stack transformation, replacing legacy infrastructure with a serverless, headless CMS (Livingdocs) hosted on AWS to accelerate editorial workflows and improve journalist productivity. The implementation reduced publishing clicks by 44% and article production time by 37% while maintaining stable APIs and supporting complex editorial operations across multiple media brands. This architecture enables Ströer's editorial team to focus on quality journalism while maintaining the speed and flexibility required for competitive digital publishing. - [Livingdocs Summit 2022: Impressions](https://livingdocs.io/en/summit-2022-impressions/): # Livingdocs Summit 2022 > Event recap documenting the Livingdocs Summit 2022 held in Berlin (September 7-8) co-hosted by Ströer, featuring impressions, speaker insights, and community engagement highlights. This archive captures the atmosphere and key moments from an industry gathering focused on digital publishing and content management solutions. Targeted at organizations seeking context on Livingdocs' 2022 community initiatives and partner ecosystem. - [Livingdocs Summit 2024: Impressions](https://livingdocs.io/en/summit-2024-impressions/): # Livingdocs Summit 2024 > Annual user conference held September 10-11, 2024 in Munich, bringing together Livingdocs customers and partners for knowledge-sharing around content management and digital publishing. Featured keynote presentations and industry expert sessions designed to strengthen community connections and showcase platform capabilities across enterprise content workflows. - [Livingdocs Summit 2026](https://livingdocs.io/en/summit-2026/): # Livingdocs Summit 2026 > An annual conference for digital publishing professionals gathering in Frankfurt on September 8-9, 2026, hosted at the F.A.Z. Tower. The event features industry keynotes on media evolution and AI-driven transformation, product roadmap presentations from the Livingdocs team, and peer networking among content management system practitioners. Attendees gain insights into editorial modernization, CMS-driven digital business models, and practical applications of publishing technology. - [Technology built to publish](https://livingdocs.io/en/technology/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless, API-first CMS delivered as a managed Kubernetes service on Microsoft Azure, designed for professional newsrooms to author once and publish structured content across web, app, newsletter, and print without re-authoring. It combines editorial workflows configured by domain experts with enterprise-grade security (isolated tenancy, GDPR compliance, full auditability), horizontal scalability proven at major European publishers with millions of assets, and tight integrations via documented REST APIs and webhooks. The platform eliminates infrastructure overhead for engineering teams while providing 24×7 SLA support and bimonthly releases with staged rollout to ensure reliability during high-stakes publishing events. - [Work with us!](https://livingdocs.io/en/work-at-livingdocs/): # Livingdocs > Livingdocs is a headless CMS purpose-built for digital publishers, enabling journalists and editors to create, manage, and publish high-quality content at scale through an intuitive, streamlined interface. The platform serves major European news organizations (Süddeutsche Zeitung, NZZ, nrk, t-online) by combining powerful workflow automation with a best-in-class user experience. Backed by a Zurich-based team of skilled engineers and designers, Livingdocs prioritizes reliability, developer flexibility, and editorial excellence.