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Tribute to Fred Burkhardt, former IFRA CEO

The news media industry recently lost one of its pioneers with the passing of Dr. Friedrich W. Burkhardt on 19 June, 2026. He was 97. As Managing Director of IFRA from 1972 to 1994, he guided the association and the international newspaper community through one of the most profound technological transitions in its history.

Spain’s SPORT explores new forms of AI assistance for print production

As newsrooms adopt digital-first workflows, Spanish news outlet SPORT is exploring how AI can help organise and adapt content for print without compromising editorial judgement or the publication’s identity.

New WAN-IFRA report provides roadmap for managing emissions in newspaper printing

Developed in line with international climate frameworks, the report helps newspaper printing facilities understand, measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions.

Breaking barriers, building leaders: Deborah Corn on the mission of Girls Who Print

“The biggest challenge isn’t being a leader once you get there – it’s getting there in the first place.” For Deborah Corn, Executive Director of Girls Who Print, that observation captures one of the most persistent challenges facing women in the print and graphic communications industry.

The search begins for print’s most innovative projects

The WAN-IFRA Print and Sustainability Awards are back – and this year, for the first time, all categories are open to both WAN-IFRA members and non-members. The Awards recognise the projects, partnerships and ideas helping print media adapt to changing audience expectations, embrace new technologies and improve sustainability goals.

Print, paper and environmental myths: A conversation with Jonathan Tame of Two Sides

Ahead of the World Printers Summit in Rotterdam, we spoke with the Managing Director of UK-based Two Sides about some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding print and paper sustainability, the relevance of print in a digital-first world, and why the industry needs to do more to communicate its environmental progress.

CMS platforms are evolving with embedded AI in newsroom workflows

Newsroom technology providers are embedding AI directly into content management systems, shifting it from standalone tools to integrated workflows. At a recent WIZONE webinar, executives from Eidosmedia, Atex and WoodWing shared different approaches to evolving CMS platforms, from API-based integration to system redesigns.

Digital printing best practices to control cost and quality

The 8th OPHAL webinar hosted by the World Printers Forum addressed the interaction between digital printing and paper technologies. The three expert speakers from UPM, Canon, and Tecnau share complimentary experiences in this field to identify the key factors and best practices that drive efficient digital print production that impact on total cost, quality and efficiency.

Print and distribution events unite: WAN-IFRA announces historic co-location of World Printers Summit and DistriPress Congress in Rotterdam

In a landmark move for the global media supply chain, WAN-IFRA has announced that the World Printers Summit and the DistriPress Congress will for the first time be held concurrently at the same venue.

ICQC introduces new Cuboid and updated contest rules

The International Color Quality Club (ICQC) by WAN-IFRA continues to assess print quality, with changes to measurement, evaluation, and participation.