Early insights on how AI is reshaping African newsrooms from Digital Media Africa 2024

2024-09-20. ‘Innovative Solutions for Today’s Media,’ the theme for WAN-IFRA’S Digital Media Africa 2024 conference, proved prescient, as participants shared highlights across social media on ‘critical insights,’ ‘fantastic reflections,’ and renewed inspiration gained at the two-day event.

Global media tell only part of Africa’s story – new report shows which outlets perform best and worst

2024-09-17. Media coverage of Africa has always been dominated by narratives of disease, poverty, conflict and political instability. These portrayals, rooted in colonial histories, continue to shape global perceptions and policy decisions. A nuanced and comprehensive analysis of how Africa is represented in global news could help change this. It could present a more balanced picture of the continent.

New report: Reader revenue success is all about people, you have to know your readers

2024-09-17. One of the most interesting developments to surface while compiling our new report, Success Stories in Reader Revenue, (out today and free to download for WAN-IFRA Members), is how some news publishers are really hitting their stride in building relationships with their readers.

South China Morning Post finds revenue success by focusing on core

2024-09-09. The 120-year-old Hong Kong publisher has built a loyal local and international audience and put itself in a strong business position for the future by doubling down on three main areas – advertising, subscriptions and events.

How AI ‘answer’ engine Perplexity plans to collaborate with publishers

2024-09-09. Perplexity, an AI “answer” engine startup, made headlines in July when it unveiled a revenue-sharing program, partnering initially with Fortune, Der Spiegel, Texas Tribune, and WordPress. The tech platform aims to expand its collaborations, particularly with international media outlets, by year’s end. 

Lessons from a young Kenyan newsroom on covering youth protests, engaging Gen Z

2024-09-06. The organic, issue-driven Gen Z uprising in Kenya recently not only had a positive political impact; it also has major implications for news media the world over, says the millennial who heads up a Gen Z-heavy newsroom.

AI in Media: Schibsted and Reuters offer key insights on adoption and transparency

2024-09-05. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to influence everything from editorial workflows to content creation. Two of the industry’s key AI leads recently provided insights into emerging practice on AI transparency and adoption.

3 ways newsrooms can enhance AI integration

2024-09-05. Pranav Dixit, Senior Editor at Engadget, recently discussed how he sees AI being used in newsrooms, highlighting successful AI applications, emerging trends, and the evolving balance between technological advancement and human insight in journalism.

WAN-IFRA launches on-demand AI training courses

2024-09-03. WAN-IFRA has launched on-demand training courses tailored to newsroom skill demands, covering topics such as AI in news production and AI tools for journalists.

WAN-IFRA celebrates the champions of the “International Color Quality Club” 2024-2026

2024-08-27. WAN-IFRA’s International Color Quality Club (ICQC) announced 39 new members for 2024-2026, recognising their exceptional and consistent colour printing quality. This prestigious membership highlights the achievements of publications that have adhered to international printing standards over an extended period.