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NEW YORK/TOKYO - Digital media company TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ:TNMG), currently valued at $12.9 million, reported multiple growth initiatives during the first half of 2025, according to a shareholder letter released Tuesday. The company’s shares have declined 94% year-to-date, according to InvestingPro data.
The Tokyo-based company, which went public on NASDAQ in December 2024, highlighted its expansion into new language markets, AI technology implementation, and content commerce partnerships as key achievements. Despite posting 35% revenue growth in the last twelve months, InvestingPro analysis indicates the company is quickly burning through cash with short-term obligations exceeding liquid assets.
TNL Mediagene launched Roomie International for the Mandarin-speaking market, with the publication reaching one million monthly pageviews in May. The company plans to launch Business Insider Taiwan in September as part of its multilingualization strategy.
The firm implemented new AI technology including its Ad2 AI Agent in March, which combines AI audience targeting and creative optimization tools to enhance advertising performance. The company also deployed AI-powered content management systems to improve editorial efficiency.
In content commerce, TNL Mediagene launched a purchase-type crowdfunding service in Japan, initiated a TikTok Shop strategy, and formed a partnership with Taiwan e-commerce platform PChome.
The company made several leadership changes, appointing Aya Miyake as Chief Governance Officer and Carly Ma as Chief Human Resources Officer. It also promoted several editors to lead its media properties.
Research coverage of TNL Mediagene was initiated by The Benchmark Company in May and Sidoti & Company in July. The company co-hosted the 2025 Generative AI Conference in May, which attracted approximately 1,000 in-person and 2,000 virtual attendees.
TNL Mediagene plans to release its financial results for the first half of 2025 in August, according to the shareholder letter.
The company was formed in May 2023 through the merger of Taiwan’s The News Lens Co. and Japan’s Mediagene Inc., and operates media brands in Japanese, Chinese, and English. With an overall Financial Health score of 1.53 (rated as WEAK by InvestingPro), investors seeking detailed analysis can access 8 additional ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics through an InvestingPro subscription.
In other recent news, TNL Mediagene has reported significant advancements in its artificial intelligence initiatives. The company announced that its AI-assisted translation system has facilitated the publication of over 5,000 articles since 2024, with more than 1,200 produced in the second quarter of 2025 alone. Additionally, TNL Mediagene’s Commerce business has surpassed $20 million in gross merchandise value in the first five months of 2025, driven by its Content Commerce initiatives. The company’s Technology business unit contributed $14.2 million to the fiscal year 2024 revenue, marking a 34% increase year-over-year and accounting for approximately 29% of total consolidated revenue. TNL Mediagene is also focusing on growth through strategic hires and mergers and acquisitions. The company has appointed Aya Miyake as Chief Governance Officer and Carly Ma as Chief Human Resources Officer to enhance its governance and talent management. These appointments are part of TNL Mediagene’s broader strategy to strengthen its C-level oversight and align talent management with international standards. The company aims to continue its revenue growth while improving its Adjusted EBITDA margins.
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