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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.

Countering the chaos: a rallying call for collaboration to offset news media funding crisis

2025-02-07. Calls for mobilisation and collaboration, amid the US funding freeze, are compounded by chaos and the alarmingly persecutory rhetoric of a government intent on dismantling the media development ecosystem.

New WAN-IFRA report: How to navigate sustained newsroom transformation

2025-01-30. The report describes how a group of European news publishers shifted to a digital- and audience-first strategy, enabling them to embrace innovative workflows, build new products and strengthen connections with their readers.

World Press Trends Outlook: Digital growth and ‘other’ revenue streams steady the ship for publishers

2025-01-21. The new WAN-IFRA study marks a milestone as news publishers’ revenue structures become more diversified and less reliant on traditional print sources. For the first time in our research, print circulation and advertising revenues account for less than half of respondents’ total revenues.

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.

Es hora de redoblar los esfuerzos en lo que hacemos mejor: periodismo confiable, basado en hechos y de calidad.

2025-01-09. Declaración de WAN-IFRA en respuesta al anuncio realizado el 7 de enero de 2025 por Meta de que pondrá fin a la verificación de datos en sus plataformas en Estados Unidos y revisará las restricciones de contenido prohibido.

It is time to double down on what we do best – reliable, fact-based, great journalism

2025-01-09. A statement from WAN-IFRA in response to the announcement made on 7 January 2025 by Meta that it will end fact-checking on its US platforms and revise prohibited content restrictions.

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.

World’s press condemns Israeli government sanctions against Haaretz

2024-11-27. Punishing Haaretz for its critical reporting, the Israeli government continues to silence opposition to its war in Gaza and further undermine its claim to support press freedom.

Asian Media Awards 2024: SPH Media, South China Morning Post, and Kumparan Dominate the Winners’ Circle.

2024-11-06. At this year’s prestigious Asian Media Awards, organised by WAN-IFRA, SPH Media, South China Morning Post (SCMP), and Kumparan stole the spotlight in a highly competitive event that saw 251 entries from 42 media organisations across 13 countries.