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Do you have a story to share about innovation, transformation or success in your news organisation?

2022-12-08. Do you have a story to share about innovation, transformation or success in your news organisation? We’re inviting suggestions for case studies and speakers to include in the 2023 Congress programme.

Spanish publishers honour the courage and professionalism of their war correspondents in Ukraine

2022-12-05. On December 1, La Asociación de Medios de Información (AMI) paid tribute to the 58 correspondents who are reporting, or have reported, in the field about the Russian invasion of Ukraine during CLAVES 2023, a joint event organised by AMI and WAN-IFRA. The president of AMI, José Joly, emphasised their commitment to the truth, their courage and their vocation to serve society.

Women in News research confirms extent of gender gap at top levels of media

2022-12-02. There is a significant gender gap within the highest ranks of power in the media, Leadership Mapping of 17 countries reveals. On average, WAN-IFRA found that women hold just 10% of business leadership positions – this covers the seats of the CEO or board chairperson. On the editorial front, women make up just 31% of editorial leads, which covers positions like editor-in-chief or executive editor.

World’s press concerned for journalist safety as protests continue in China

2022-11-29. Following the assault and detention of a BBC journalist covering protests in Shanghai, journalist safety and the right to report unhindered remain of deep concern.

WAN-IFRA celebrates the champions of the International Color Quality Club 2022-2024

2022-11-22. The International Colour Quality Club Certificate is offered to all companies that have succeeded in producing high-quality newspapers consistently over a long period of time, following international printing standards. Thirty-nine publication titles have been elected in the International Color Quality 2022-2024.

WIN, Women in News, expands and launches its programme in Latin America

2022-11-17. The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the Google News Initiative announced the launch in Latin America of WIN, Women in News, an intensive four-month programme that combines training and personal career and leadership coaching for mid-to senior-level media professionals.

World’s press condemns harassment of Danish journalists in Qatar, calls on FIFA to guarantee journalist safety

2022-11-16. Journalist interrupted live on air as Qatari security official orders the crew to stop filming, threatening to break equipment.

Astro AWANI, Tatler and SPH Media emerge as the biggest winners of the Digital Media Awards Asia 2022

2022-11-03. WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards Asia recognise news media organisations that are leaders in the adoption of digital media and mobile strategies in response to how people consume news and information. One hundred and forty-five entries were submitted in this year’s competition.

Taiwan to host WAN-IFRA’s 2023 World News Media Congress

2022-11-03. The 74th World News Media Congress, which draws together news media leaders from all over the world, will take place from 28 to 30 June 2023 in Taipei.

Now available: Next-level newsletters, our new report on email best practices

We have recently published a report titled Next-level Newsletters, available free for download to WAN-IFRA Members. The following post is from the Introduction, to give you a glimpse into the report and why you should read it.