Stockholm to host the World News Media Congress in 2027

Taking place in June 2027. With Bonnier News and Amedia as strategic partners.

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Winners of Digital Media Awards celebrate in Marseille

WAN-IFRA announces the 12 the global winners during World News Media Congress ceremony in Marseille

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Future Newsrooms Study 2026

FT Strategies and WAN-IFRA's global benchmark of how newsrooms are changing, what they are prioritising and where they are going next

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Sulzberger
strikes a stark
tone on AI platforms

'We cannot afford
to be so naive this time'

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Gaza journalists accept Golden Pen of Freedom

'To the journalists of Gaza who are still there: we carry you with us today. This award is for you.'

Acceptance speech

77th World News Media Congress in Marseille

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Coverage Agenda

Top Stories

Politico is turning geopolitical complexity into its biggest subscription opportunity

For the first time in modern media history, the supply of content is becoming effectively infinite. 

‘Stories that must be watched’: Inside The New York Times’ video strategy

From specialised video teams to a new “Watch” tab, the US publisher has created an effective structure for producing and distributing high-impact video both on- and off-platform.

Beyond the frontline: Addressing the hidden trauma of newsroom leadership

The research has long told us that journalists covering conflict experience rates of PTSD comparable to frontline soldiers. What it has been slower to address is what happens to the people who manage them – who make the calls, and absorb the consequences. That conversation finally took centre stage at the World News Media Congress this week.

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Insights

News and insights to support innovation and business development.

Future Newsrooms Study 2026

FT Strategies and WAN-IFRA’s global benchmark of how newsrooms are changing, what they are prioritising and where they are going next. All based on a survey of about 480 newsroom executives from more than 80 countries.

FIPP Global Subscription Snapshot 2026

The most comprehensive report on the global digital subscriptions market today, FIPP’s Global Digital Subscription Snapshot features information on a huge range of individual titles as well as video streaming and music services.

World Press Trends Outlook 2025-2026

WAN-IFRA’s annual flagship research report reveals an industry that is not in retreat, instead innovating and adapting – all in the face of daunting challenges, both to its journalism and its business.

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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

Newsroom AI Catalyst

Our accelerator programme for prototypes and a roadmap to scale up artificial intelligence in the newsroom

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

Public Affairs and Media Policy

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.

Women in News Digital ABC

The essential guide for media managers and journalists to confront the disrupted traditional outputs of the media industry and to build and operationalise strategies to manage a successful digital transition.

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