OpenAI’s 2026: From ‘answer engine’ to proactive assistant – and what it could mean for publishers

OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT’s next phase as a shift from a reactive tool – one that answers prompts – to a personal super-assistant that understands users deeply, anticipates needs, and helps them take action. And this year, the company is ramping up revenue growth initiatives across the board.

How Ringier’s EqualVoice promotes gender equality in news coverage

Like it or not, we all have our biases. These can be both conscious and unconscious, but they are there. In an effort to offset this, Switzerland’s Ringier Group launched the EqualVoice initiative in 2019.

World Press Trends Outlook: Rising ‘three-pillar’ revenue model fuels industry optimism

The structural decline of news media’s traditional business model – advertising and circulation revenue – has hovered like a dark cloud over publishing strategies for 20-plus years. But the continued focus and momentum of diversifying revenue streams over the last years is helping publishers to reach a more balanced and sustainable business model.

‘Leadership isn’t about having all the answers’: How Malawi’s The Nation found its strength through two major crises

Mbumba Banda, CEO of Malawi’s most enduring independent daily, shares how overcoming adversity helped define the title’s identity. Staying true to core values and building a sense of collective purpose were key to its survival.

#NewsCreatorExchange: Adriana Lacy on bridging journalism and influence

An award-winning US media entrepreneur shares how newsrooms can thrive in an increasingly creator-driven online world: By combining investigative reporting with personality-led distribution – and building teams that reach audiences where they live.

Hacking the ‘Dictator’s Playbook’: How to navigate retaliation, selective access, and (self-)censorship

How can newsrooms respond in an era of escalating attacks? Legal advisers share practical strategies, plus: we offer a checklist every newsroom needs.

New report spotlights 12 cases of innovation excellence

The 12 case studies in the report showcase award-winning work from WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards Worldwide, highlighting excellence in digital media from across the global news industry.

Shaping the future of journalism: WAN-IFRA welcomes 2026

As we step into 2026, we would like to extend our warmest thanks to you for being part of the WAN-IFRA community. This year will certainly bring its own set of challenges, but we see numerous opportunities for our members and the industry, and are all hands on deck to support you. 

WAN-IFRA annual membership survey 2025: Reflecting, celebrating, and announcing the winner

2025-12-18. As December draws to a close and the calendar turns, we stand at a pivotal moment – one shaped by the voices, insights, and aspirations of our worldwide members.

Schibsted’s IN/LAB reimagines how young people engage with news

2025-12-17. As news avoidance grows among young people, Schibsted’s IN/LAB is exploring what a preferable future for journalism might look like, shaped by research and co-creation rather than assumptions.