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Second edition of WAN-IFRA’s Newsroom AI Catalyst Europe launched.

2025-01-15. WAN-IFRA announced the seventeen news organisations participating in the second edition of a global series featuring eight catalysts across four regions. The intensive programme combines expert guidance with hands-on experience, equipping newsrooms with the knowledge and tools needed to drive strategic AI initiatives.

New report highlights best practice in innovation with 12 cases of excellence

2025-01-08. The 12 case studies featured in our innovation report are winners of WAN-IFRA’s annual Digital Media Awards Worldwide, recognising outstanding achievements in digital media by the news industry.

‘Journalism needs a reinvention.’

2024-12-13. Einar Hålien, Group Editor and Senior Public Policy Adviser at Schibsted Media, shares insights on an exhaustive new report that identifies key drivers to attaining reader loyalty and rebuilding trust in news.

Ezra Eeman to spearhead WAN-IFRA’s ‘AI in Media’ initiative

2024-11-29. WAN-IFRA is pleased to welcome Ezra Eeman as a strategic advisor for its AI initiatives. In this role, Eeman will leverage his extensive expertise in media innovation to help advance the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence technologies across the news media industry.

How newspaper printers can tap into new revenue with existing equipment

2024-11-27. Sudeep Bhattacharjee, Managing Director of Manroland Goss India, recently discussed how traditional newspaper and commercial printers can leverage their existing assets for growth in the packaging and flexible book markets.

Redefining newsroom practices: Lessons in innovation and leadership

2024-11-20. In an age where the next new idea can make or break a newsroom, what exactly is the secret to success? Unsurprisingly, it’s complicated, but there are specific steps that can help guide the way.

Two years later: Taking stock of ChatGPT’s impact on the news media

2024-11-20. Since OpenAI released its AI chatbot, it and other AI tools have had a transformative impact on news media, from accelerating routine tasks to inspiring creative storytelling. The rise of generative AI also raises serious ethical considerations and questions about the future potential of AI in reshaping how news is produced and consumed.

Meet the AI leaders: Ole Reissmann – Director AI, Germany’s Spiegel Gruppe

2024-11-15. As rapidly evolving tech creates new roles and processes in global newsrooms, freelance journalist Anabelle Nicoud continues our series on AI pioneers in newsrooms. Here, she talks with Ole Reissmann, Director AI for Spiegel Gruppe.

How Spotlight Delaware develops mission-aligned branded content

2024-11-06. Spotlight Delaware, a nonprofit news outlet launched in March 2024, aims to empower local communities through independent journalism. Founded by Allison Taylor Levine, a former journalist and community advocate, Spotlight Delaware’s mission is deeply rooted in Community Listening, engaging with marginalised groups to understand their news needs.

Levelling the playing field: how JournalismAI preps smaller newsrooms for AI adoption

2024-11-01. As more newsrooms explore journalistic possibilities with AI, the challenges persist for smaller outlets – from financial constraints to a lack of technical expertise and cultural clashes. JournalismAI’s Tshepo Tshabalala shares how history repeats as tech disrupts.