Arc XP joins FT Strategies’ new Partner Ecosystem to support sustainable transformation in news and media
October 13, 2025 - FT Strategies, the specialist media consultancy from the Financial Times, has launched a Partner Ecosystem to provide publishers and media organisations with enhanced support in digital transformation, revenue diversification and operational resilience.
The Partner Ecosystem brings together selected technology and service providers, including Arc XP, whose capabilities align with FT Strategies’ expertise in strategy, commercial growth, operational transformation and data, technology and AI. This collaboration enables the delivery of more comprehensive solutions to the challenges faced by news and media organisations.
The Partner Ecosystem provides organisations with:
- Strategic alliances with specialist providers – strategic partners who offer expertise in areas such as subscription management, content platforms, analytics and monetisation.
- Integrated solutions – by combining consulting and partner capabilities, FT Strategies can deliver tailored approaches that address the complex challenges facing media organisations.
- Support for long-term sustainability – the ecosystem enables clients to access tools and services that help strengthen operations, enhance audience engagement and build durable revenue models.
“At Arc XP we share FT Strategies’ commitment to helping media organisations transform for the future,” said Matthew Monahan, President of Arc XP. “Today’s most ambitious media brands know that thriving in this environment requires more than incremental change—it demands bold strategies, AI-powered innovation, and a relentless focus on building sustainable growth. Together, we can equip media leaders with the technology and expertise to not just adapt, but to lead and win in a rapidly changing industry.”
FT Strategies Managing Director, Joanna Levesque, said: “The media industry continues to face rapid changes and increasing complexity. By expanding our Partner Ecosystem, we are able to connect clients with proven specialist providers while applying our own strategic and operational expertise. This approach ensures that organisations receive comprehensive, practical solutions that are aligned with our clients’ long-term objectives.”
About Arc XP
Arc XP is the content platform and operating system built to power aggressive growth for ambitious media companies. Born from The Washington Post’s longstanding commitment to reinvention, Arc XP delivers the AI-powered tools media businesses need to automate workflows, personalize experiences, monetize smarter, and innovate without limits. Arc XP is trusted by the world’s leading media brands, powering more than 2,500 sites and delivering billions of pageviews each month. Learn more and see what Arc XP can do for you at arcxp.com.
About The Financial Times Group
The FT Group, part of Nikkei, Inc., includes the Financial Times and a number of other services that provide essential news and analysis for the global business community. The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. The FT has a record paying readership of 1.5 million while the wider FT Group has a global paying audience of 3 million across its portfolio of journalism, products and services.
About FT Strategies
FT Strategies is the specialist media consultancy owned by the Financial Times. We help news and media organisations worldwide tackle strategic challenges, drive sustainable growth and innovate with AI, technology and data. Combining technical and management consulting with operational expertise, we deliver end-to-end support, from strategy to execution, empowering clients to build resilient, customer-centric businesses.
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