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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.

We’re listening! Help us shape the year ahead for WAN-IFRA

2025-11-20. Please share your priorities so WAN‑IFRA can better serve publishers and suppliers worldwide. Your input directly shapes our 2026 programs, events, and research.

News Creator Exchange: Exploring collaboration without compromise

2025-11-13. WAN-IFRA launched its News Creator Exchange (NCX) in Singapore last week, bringing together journalists and digital creators for a groundbreaking inaugural workshop and conference session focused on collaboration, storytelling, ethics and engagement.

Global Entries Open for the 2026 WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards.

2025-11-11. The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has opened this year’s worldwide submissions for what has been one of the industry’s most prestigious competitions for almost two decades: The Digital Media Awards. 

WAN-IFRA Partners with UNESCO to Offer News Literacy Training and Workshop.

2025-11-10. The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has announced a partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deliver three complimentary trainings in celebration of UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week, an annual event to raise awareness and celebrate the progress achieved towards Media and Information Literacy for all.

The world’s news industry invites you to join FACTS IN : FACTS OUT, a campaign to preserve news integrity in the age of AI

2025-11-06. A consortium representing news providers worldwide is inviting anyone who values trustworthy journalism and information to join a campaign called FACTS IN : FACTS OUT to demand that AI systems stop distorting fact-based news content.

Asian Media Awards 2025: SPH Media, South China Morning Post, and Bisnis Indonesia Take Top Honours.

2025-11-05. At this year’s prestigious Asian Media Awards, organised by WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, entries from SPH Media, South China Morning Post (SCMP), and Bisnis Indonesia stood out as they claimed a total of 20 of the 48 prizes on offer.

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.

WAN-IFRA to offer three complimentary trainings in celebration of UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy Week

Media professionals will learn low-effort and practical ways in which to build more trust among readers, hear the good examples of publishers already incorporating media literacy in their workflow and discuss how to develop and start a news literacy plan within their organization.