Four years on: Supporting independent media in Ukraine

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, Ukrainian journalists and media organisations have been holding the line by producing critical independent journalism – under the worst of conditions. During that time, WAN-IFRA has stood alongside Ukrainian independent media through structured support, long-term partnerships, and targeted capacity-building initiatives – and we are committed to continuing that support.

WAN-IFRA Introduces the NextGen AI Leaders Programme to Equip Emerging News Executives with Practical AI and Leadership Skills

The programme, supported by the Google News Initiative, provides structured mentorship to 24 rising media managers in leadership roles who are currently navigating AI-driven transformation within small and mid-sized news organisations.

Risk Intelligence: Futureproofing print through people

As print and distribution businesses face ongoing disruption, leadership is increasingly tested by uncertainty. In this Q&A, World Printers Summit and DistriPress Congress 2026 keynote speaker Dr Aarti Anhal introduces Risk Intelligence and why it matters.

Distinctive and engaging – Zetland hoping to hit the right tone with its expansion strategy

Fresh off a successful expansion into Finland, the Danish media house is now heading for Norway. Zetland’s mix of a member-supported model and a distinctive voice helps build trust and engage young people – yet its approach is still overlooked by many in the industry.

Oksana Brovko on four years of war in Ukraine: Moving beyond survival to securing independence

“When this war ends, the history of this country will not be written only by generals and politicians. It will also be written by journalists in small towns who did not switch off the lights, even when everything around them was falling into darkness.” – Oksana Brovko

From gaming streams to breaking news: How digital natives are redefining local journalism at The Baltimore Banner

A community theatre artist, gaming YouTuber turned eSports host is not a typical newsroom hire – and that’s precisely the point. As local journalism fights for relevance and revenue, outlets like The Banner are discovering that skills forged on Twitch and TikTok may be exactly what trusted reporting needs right now.

Monetising journalism: Is true crime the prime niche for you?

True crime news products have helped a handful of publishers into the premium content realm, growing huge audiences. But can the revenue match the hype?

AI in Latin American newsrooms: Moving from exploration to editorial practice

This article brings together experiences that show how different media organisations across the region are making practical decisions to integrate artificial intelligence responsibly and with tangible impact on their daily operations.

Introducing the Sports User Needs model: A new framework for audience-centric sports content strategy

A decade after the User Needs Model was first adopted, the Sports User Needs Model offers a new editorial framework for this ‘emotionally charged, commercially pressured’ sector. Dmitry Shishkin unpacks five common newsroom concerns about this practical, audience-driven tool. 

An audience expert’s advice for getting first-time visitors to come back within a week

During a recent WAN-IFRA Data Science Expert Group meetup, Teresa Mondría Terol, who is currently part of The New York Times’s AI Initiative team, described research she did to help determine what factors make a first-time reader return to a local news site for a second time within seven days.