Innovation in News Media World Report 2022-23

As journalism emerges from a fragile world, we are happy to report that we find the news industry stronger than ever. Here are insights from the Innovation in News Media World Report 2022-23 — an annual survey by INNOVATION Media Consulting Group, for WAN-IFRA.

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Spanish publishers honour the courage and professionalism of their war correspondents in Ukraine

2022-12-05. On December 1, La Asociación de Medios de Información (AMI) paid tribute to the 58 correspondents who are reporting, or have reported, on the field about the Russian invasion of Ukraine during CLAVES 2023, a joint event organised by AMI and WAN-IFRA. The president of AMI, José Joly, emphasised their commitment to the truth, their courage and their vocation to serve society.

Women still missing from the top table in media – fixing this could change your prospects

2022-12-02. New research by WAN-IFRA adds to the growing body of work that confirms the extent to which women continue to be excluded from the highest rankings of power in media companies. To retain legitimacy, public trust and revenue, this needs to change urgently, argues Melanie Walker, WAN-IFRA’s Media Development Executive Director and Gender Lead, who offers concrete actions to encourage inclusion.

Women in News research confirms extent of gender gap at top levels of media

2022-12-02. There is a significant gender gap within the highest ranks of power in the media, Leadership Mapping of 17 countries reveals. On average, WAN-IFRA found that women hold just 10% of business leadership positions – this covers the seats of the CEO or board chairperson. On the editorial front, women make up just 31% of editorial leads, which covers positions like editor-in-chief or executive editor.

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News and insights to support innovation and business development.

New report on Next-level Newsletters, tips and strategies from around the world

2022-10-28. We have just published a new report on Next-level Newsletters, which is available free to our Members using the link below. The following post is from the Introduction, to give you a glimpse into the report and why you should read it.

Innovation in News Media World Report 2022-23

2022-09-30. As journalism emerges from a fragile world, we are happy to report that we find the news industry stronger than ever. Here are insights from the Innovation in News Media World Report 2022-23 — an annual survey by INNOVATION Media Consulting Group, for WAN-IFRA.

Report: Subscription Bootcamp: Digital News Innovation Programme

2022-07-19. In 2021-2022, WAN-IFRA organised a six-month ‘Digital Subscription Bootcamp’ programme, supported by Meta Journalism Project India, aimed at helping news publishers in India to launch their reader revenue activity. Here are the learnings.

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Events

Essential networking events for publishers across the globe

Conferences

Network with other leaders and innovators in publishing

Connect

Connecting industry suppliers to our global community of publishers

Awards

Recognise the groundbreaking innovators in publishing

Study Tours

Visit the hubs of publishing and media development

Communities

Learn more about our expert member communities

Press Freedom

We protect the rights of journalists and publishers to operate a free media

World Editors Forum

Promoting quality journalism,newsroom transformation and a free press for over 25 years

Digital Revenue Network

Tap into our expertise on digital subscriptions, premium advertising and audience focused transformation

Table Stakes Europe

Our performance challenge based programme for local and regional news media

Research & Innovation

We provide our members with new ideas and applied research by bringing the outside in, looking beyond what is already known

World Printers Forum

The central point for the international news media print community

Media Policy Global Forum

We build a common understanding of the news media policy challenges around the world

Women in News

WAN-IFRA Women in News (WIN) aims to increase women’s leadership and voices in the news

Press Freedom

WAN-IFRA oversees initiatives to ensure that the press' essential role in society is understood and respected.

Keep journalism alive – support free, independent media worldwide

From a coup d’état in Myanmar to the crisis in Afghanistan and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, over the last 12 months our members have been incredibly generous in their offers of support to WAN-IFRA Media Freedom. Many ask us how best they can assist – one way is to donate to our dedicated fund to support media in crisis.

Press Freedom Advocacy Campaigns

WAN-IFRA  speaks out in defence of press freedom to reduce censorship and champion the editorial and economic independence of media. Our advocacy campaigns in support of colleagues from around the globe are endorsed and promoted by members, local Media Freedom Committees, professional colleagues and peers from the global human rights and freedom of expression community.

Media Development

We are a leader in providing technical support to independent media in emerging, transitional and fragile markets throughout Africa, Asia, Eurasia and the Middle East. In specific, we support the efforts of independent media to become more stable and identify prospects for long-term financial viability to preserve economic independence, we partner with media to drive gender equality and diversity and inclusion, and we strengthen professional networks to help media overcome the isolation within which they operate.

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