How the Black Information Network Streamlined Newsroom Workflows and Elevated Reporting with Content Intelligence

The Challenge: Scaling Speed and Precision in a Demanding News Environment

The Black Information Network (BIN) delivers 24/7 national news coverage through a distinct Black perspective, with :60 newscasts every half hour and deep-dive reporting during breaking news. That constant output requires an always-on editorial engine, and for Vice President of News Content Terry Foxx, the biggest bottleneck was manual research.

BIN’s mission to deliver culturally relevant, fact-based journalism demanded rapid access to trustworthy information across hundreds of sources. But that process was time-consuming and unsustainable. Foxx and his team needed a more efficient way to stay on top of what mattered, without compromising editorial quality or agility.

The Solution: Real-Time, AI-Powered Intelligence with TopicPulse

The BIN team implemented TopicPulse, Futuri’s real-time content intelligence platform, to transform how they discovered, prioritized, and produced stories. Now, the team can instantly surface trending and underreported news that aligns with their audience, without digging through endless tabs or feeds.

TopicPulse gave the newsroom a single, powerful dashboard that delivers context-aware story clusters, AI-powered performance scores, and trend forecasts that allow for faster, smarter decisions. It became easier to identify the strongest angles, understand audience sentiment, and act quickly while stories were gaining traction.

TopicPulse also streamlined the team’s ability to align content with audience interests. Features like SmartPulses, TopicPulse Score, and the Social Index helped producers prioritize stories not just by topic but also by audience relevance, urgency, and engagement potential.

The Results: Elevated Efficiency and Editorial Impact

Integrating TopicPulse significantly improved both speed and story quality in BIN’s workflow. With less time spent manually vetting sources, the team could focus on editorial development, giving their newscasts stronger, more resonant storytelling.

TopicPulse’s real-time insights gave BIN a competitive edge, enabling the newsroom to deliver culturally attuned, audience-relevant stories faster than ever before. For a mission-driven network, the ability to act quickly without sacrificing accuracy became a core advantage.

Looking ahead, the BIN team sees even greater potential. With TopicPulse’s growth and commitment to elevating diverse voices, BIN is exploring the opportunity to contribute its content as a source, further amplifying Black journalism and ensuring underrepresented stories surface more broadly.

Futuri’s collaborative approach and ongoing product innovation continue to align with BIN’s editorial priorities. The partnership supports both newsroom performance and long-term vision, empowering BIN to lead with purpose in a fast-changing news landscape.