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Meet the NextGen AI Leaders in news media

The multidisciplinary backgrounds of the 24 participants in our new programme mirror the vast potential of a new leadership generation already designing the success of their organisations.

How are publishers responding to AI search? Take our survey

We need your input to better understand how publishers are responding to AI search and bot traffic. Take our survey, available in English, French, German and Spanish.

WAN-IFRA announces finalists for the Digital Media Awards 2026

278 finalists from 78 countries recognised for excellence in digital journalism

Nuevo programa de WAN-IFRA y OpenAI impulsa el desarrollo de productos basados en la IA

A través del programa AI Futures Lab, redacciones de América Latina y Asia-Pacífico trabajarán durante 6 meses en el diseño y lanzamiento de productos informativos alineados con sus objetivos estratégicos y con las necesidades de sus audiencias.

New 6-month programme from WAN-IFRA and OpenAI supports AI-native product development

Through the AI Futures Lab, newsrooms across Asia-Pacific and Latin America will work on designing and launching news products aligned with their business goals and audience needs.

WAN-IFRA Introduces the NextGen AI Leaders Programme to Equip Emerging News Executives with Practical AI and Leadership Skills

The programme, supported by the Google News Initiative, provides structured mentorship to 24 rising media managers in leadership roles who are currently navigating AI-driven transformation within small and mid-sized news organisations.

WAN-IFRA appoints Lena K Samuelsson as Executive Strategic Advisor

WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, has appointed Lena K Samuelsson as Executive Strategic Advisor, reinforcing the organisation’s mission to be a leading and valuable global partner for news publishers.

World Press Trends Outlook: Rising ‘three-pillar’ revenue model fuels industry optimism

The structural decline of news media’s traditional business model – advertising and circulation revenue – has hovered like a dark cloud over publishing strategies for 20-plus years. But the continued focus and momentum of diversifying revenue streams over the last years is helping publishers to reach a more balanced and sustainable business model.

New report spotlights 12 cases of innovation excellence

The 12 case studies in the report showcase award-winning work from WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards Worldwide, highlighting excellence in digital media from across the global news industry.

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.