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Connecting the disconnected: global initiative proffers solution to major obstacles in climate change reporting

2023-12-08. Audience apathy, resource challenges and restrictions, and fear of reprisal: new research reveals three major obstacles in climate reporting across South East Asia – even as we grapple with the harsh realities of climate change. The good news? ClimateXchange is here and hopes to change all that – not just in the region, but globally.

‘Let’s reset’ – top educator Nico Drok calls for a different type of journalism

2023-11-24. Journalism today is mistrusted, maligned, unsafe, even deadly. What could the future possibly hold for aspiring reporters? Nico Drok shares results from a global survey of educators – and offers advice for journalists and newsrooms.

Lessons and wins from four years on the FT’s Next Gen Board

2023-11-24. Heading into its fifth year, the Financial Times’ Next Generation Board shows that inclusion and collaboration really works.

From fear to optimism: survey confirms need for more solutions approach to climate journalism

2023-11-17. What can media take out from the new Edelman special report on Trust and Climate Change? Climate change is becoming more personal and for communicators, optimism and solutions are key to action.

MDIF Ventures calls for digital media applications for $1m investment fund

2023-11-07. The Media Development Investment Fund Ventures is inviting applications from digital media for its $1m investment fund. Successful applicants will receive equity financing and strategic advice to help them take their business to the next level. Deadline: 10 December.

WAN-IFRA joins an international alliance to build a trusted European media data space.

2023-10-12. WAN-IFRA (The World Association of News Publishers) announced its partnership with TEMS, a consortium of forty-three organisations representing hundreds of stakeholders from fourteen countries in the European cultural and creative sectors. The TEMS consortium presents the biggest European initiative to create a data space ecosystem in the media sector.

Paying for news: price and value under the spotlight

2023-10-09. The cost of living has severely impacted subscription to online news globally, finds a new report. Yet an analysis of the US, UK and German markets shows that while growth is levelling out, there’s hope for publishers willing to match price with value – AND a dozen or more global WAN-IFRA case studies prove it…

‘In the 21st century, the newsroom is the business’ – Doug Smith on sustaining journalism

2023-09-29. Whether new or legacy, independent or not, every news publisher needs solid, practical strategies to remain sustainable in this continuously changing global media landscape. Here’s why Doug Smith believes targeted content is the ultimate starting block to transform your operations.

Originator Profile: Cross-industry project aims for safer cyberspace

2023-09-27. Yomiuri Shimbun, along with other media and tech companies in Japan, have introduced a special project for news and advertiser safety – Originator Profile. Although in testing phase, the technology aims to provide transparency in news articles and safe advertisements that are third-party verified, thus preventing the distribution of fake news content and ad fraud.

Six Steps Towards an AI strategy for news – and other findings from Generating Change report

2023-09-21. New comprehensive, global report on what news organisations are doing with AI exposes challenges and opportunities – and offers valuable insights for newsrooms of the future.