A Press for the Planet: highlighting the toll of our climate crisis on the journalists working to expose it

2024-05-03. Today, 3 May, is World Press Freedom Day – and the 2024 theme chosen by UNESCO reflects the increasing threat to both press and planet – underscoring why freedom of expression is critical to a sustainable future.

“Santiago + 30 Declaration” is a call to consolidate freedom of expression as a fundamental human right

2024-05-02. International and national organisations advocating for press freedom signed the “Santiago + 30 Declaration” in Santiago, Chile. The statement addresses new political, social, and technological challenges journalism faces.

Martin Baron interview: ‘Polarisation is a business model’

2024-05-02.The Executive Editor of The Washington Post during Donald Trump’s presidency will be one of the leading figures at the World News Media Congress in Copenhagen later this month. He spoke about journalism, nostalgia and provocation in an interview with Fernando Belzunce, Editor in Chief of Spain’s Group Vocento, and a board member of the World Editors Forum.

In support of Bieito Rubido, director of El Debate

2024-05-01. In an open letter, the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum have expressed their strong support for Bieito Rubido, the director of El Debate, after he became the target of a smear campaign orchestrated by Spain’s main governing party.

How BBC News is growing non-English audiences in its largest global market

2024-04-26. The BBC in India has found success with its investigative and explanatory video content, particularly among people younger than 34. Rupa Jha from BBC News recently described how they are doing this.

A fresh approach to understanding and engaging arts and culture audience boosts subscription

2024-04-24. Rather than viewing their arts and culture readers as a niche segment, the Hamburger Abendblatt has embraced the idea that this audience represents a significant and valuable part of their overall readership. By shifting their mindset, they’ve been able to develop targeted strategies to better serve and convert these readers into loyal subscribers.

Digital Media Awards Asia 2024: SPH Media emerges as the biggest winner.

2024-04-24. Singapore’s leading news publisher, SPH Media is the major winner at this year’s prestigious Digital Media Awards Asia organised by WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, taking home a total of eight trophies.

‘AI is a mean, not a goal’ – Bonnier’s Pia Rehnquist on integrating AI into your local news strategy

2024-04-19. Over the course of her 25-year career in media, Swedish journalist Pia Rehnquist has held various roles. Now five months into her new role as Business Area Manager of Bonnier News Local, she spoke to us about keeping the newsroom sustainable amid economic downturns, AI and digital disruptors, in our latest EDITOR TO EDITOR interview.

Living legacies: WAN-IFRA’s Golden Pen of Freedom laureates

2024-04-19. Arrested, jailed, killed, forced into exile, released with restrictions… each year, WAN-IFRA’s Golden Pen of Freedom Award symbolises the challenges faced by all too many journalists throughout their careers – and lives…

Norway’s VG finding success with six AI-related newsroom tools

2024-04-17. Verdens Gang (VG), one of Norway’s premier news outlets, is using AI to help enhance its newsroom productivity. With a team of seven developers, VG is experimenting with various AI-driven tools built to meet the needs of the newsroom.