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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.

Join UNESCO and WAN-IFRA to celebrate Media and Information Literacy Week

2025-10-12. A Global Conference in Colombia will discuss how MIL is crucial to empower individuals in the face of AI; WAN-IFRA will develop training for news executives and publishers are encouraged to join up the campaign.

Three Indian printing plants receive WAN-IFRA Carbon Footprint Verification Certificate

2025-10-10. ABP Kolkata and The Times of India’s Ahmedabad and Delhi-Sahibabad plants receive Carbon Footprint Verification Certificate

Winners of the 2025 Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards announced at World Printers Summit

2025-10-09. WAN-IFRA’s World Printers Forum has announced the winners of this year’s Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards, honouring excellence in media innovation, reader engagement and sustainability in publishing. Publishers from Bangladesh, Singapore, and Ireland bag top honours for innovation in print and sustainability.

Strength in Unity: #WND2025 shows journalism won’t back down

2025-10-03. From Tonga to Afghanistan, Canada to Venezuela and Korea to Estonia, the global campaign brought together more than 1 000 newsbrands in 111 countries in a record-breaking show of solidarity.

WAN-IFRA welcomes 12 pioneering publishers to the Advanced Newsroom AI Catalyst cohort

2025-10-02. Twelve selected news organisations met in London on 1-2 October to address shared challenges, as part of WAN-IFRA’s efforts to foster members’ AI expertise.

Media companies and start-ups join WAN-IFRA Finnish innovation programme

2025-09-29. WAN-IFRA has announced a groundbreaking new media innovation programme teaming Finnish media companies and start-ups. It will officially kick off on 29-30 September in Helsinki, in partnership with Finnmedia, the Finnish Media Federation, and the Media Industry Research Foundation of Finland.

The C.H.A.S.E Project: Fostering a Safer European Digital Space against Gender-Based Hate Speech

2025-09-25. Launched in March 2024 with the support of the European Commission’s CERV programme, “Combating online hate speech by engaging online media” (C.HA.S.E.) offers a multi-faceted approach to address the rise of online hate speech targeting women and gender-diverse individuals and posing a threat to equality, safety, and freedom of expression. WAN-IFRA has collaborated on the project since its inception and is now inviting any interested peers to an online webinar that will illustrate the project, the research behind it and the investigated solutions.

Print’s Future: AI & Distribution at Indian Printers Summit 2025

2025-09-18. Media leaders delved into the role of AI and distribution strategies at Indian Printers Summit 2025. More than 260 delegates from over 50 organisations attended the event, which focused on innovation and the adoption of new technologies in publishing and newspaper distribution.