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Shaping the future of journalism: WAN-IFRA welcomes 2026

As we step into 2026, we would like to extend our warmest thanks to you for being part of the WAN-IFRA community. This year will certainly bring its own set of challenges, but we see numerous opportunities for our members and the industry, and are all hands on deck to support you. 

WAN-IFRA annual membership survey 2025: Reflecting, celebrating, and announcing the winner

2025-12-18. As December draws to a close and the calendar turns, we stand at a pivotal moment – one shaped by the voices, insights, and aspirations of our worldwide members.

WAN-IFRA and FIPP to Merge, Creating Unprecedented Global Alliance for Publishers.

2025-12-08. WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, and FIPP, the International Federation of Periodical Publishers, announced a landmark agreement to merge their operations, effective January 1, 2026. This historic consolidation creates the world’s largest and most diverse alliance of media companies, uniting a global network of over 20,000 media brands and technology companies across 120 countries.

Help us build the WAN-IFRA you need!

2025-11-27. We want to ensure WAN-IFRA delivers value that truly matters to you. Your input in the 2025 Annual Member Survey is essential for designing our 2026 programs and events.

WAN-IFRA unveils initiative to help journalists and creators reach new audiences

2025-11-05. The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) today announced the launch of its Future Audiences Initiative, a three-pillared global programme designed not only for established news organisations but equally for independent news creators, digital-native publishers, and emerging media voices who today lack access to professional networks and representation.

Kim Svendsen appointed WAN-IFRA Membership Director

2025-02-07. Kim Svendsen has held various leadership positions, most recently at Stibo DX, a supplier of systems and services to global media groups. His extensive background in media technology and deep understanding of the global news media ecosystem make him uniquely positioned to lead WAN-IFRA’s membership initiatives.

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.

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.

220 news brands join WAN-IFRA in 2021

2021-12-08. The WAN-IFRA Community continues to grow, with more people joining every day, whether as new members, participants in our events programme, or readers of our trend reports. Sixty new corporate members representing more than 220 news publications and online brands rallied WAN-IFRA in 2021. In the same period, a record number of more than 9,700 media professionals participated in WAN-IFRA’s programme of international events.

New Board Leaders Take Office at WAN-IFRA’s Annual Meeting

2021-12-01. WAN-IFRA has announced the election of new members to serve on its Supervisory Board of Directors at its General Assembly of Members on 1st December 2021.