Journalists: ‘It’s time to muck in – there should be way more of us (on social media)’ – Sophia Smith Galer

2025-07-11. At the forefront of a deep shift in the news landscape, one of journalism’s biggest personalities – also one of its biggest champions – Sophia Smith Galer is going beyond advocacy to application. She’s just launched Sophiana, an app to help journalists build their own audiences and communities.

World News Day 2025: Journalism IS the Line

2025-07-11. “When World News Day launched, artificial intelligence was science fiction. Today, it is a seductive mix of convenience blended by truths, half-truths missing nuance and pure fiction.” – David Walmsley, Editor-in-Chief, The Globe and Mail, and President of the World Editors Forum.

Evolving journalism: How traditional media and content creators are shaping news in India

2025-07-11. Content creators are changing the way people consume news. Veteran editors say to stay relevant, traditional news organisations need to think of new ways to tell stories and connect with young and new audiences. Quick, bite-sized content may be a key.

Inside four Latin American newsrooms using AI to transform workflows

2025-07-11. Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant prospect for journalism. Across Latin America, newsrooms are beginning to adopt it as a practical and strategic tool – automating workflows, freeing up editorial capacity, experimenting with new formats, and strengthening their journalistic mission.

Le Monde’s ‘old-fashioned’ investment in newsroom pays off with digital growth

2025-07-08. Over the past 15 years, the French publisher has consistently expanded its newsroom, which has grown by 80 percent during that time. By doubling down on its journalism, Le Monde has transformed itself from a “nearly bankrupt” company to one whose digital revenues are on track to cover newsroom costs within two years.

Inside The Hindu’s approach to reader retention

2025-07-07. The Hindu, one of India’s leading news publishers, is using product thinking to change how it connects with its users and drives digital revenue. Their chief product officer explains how they’re using games, webinars, and AI summaries to keep readers engaged and coming back.

Turning clicks into cash: Inside VG’s affiliate growth strategy

2025-07-04. VG, one of Norway’s biggest news outlets, has turned affiliate marketing into an important revenue stream. What started in 2020 with almost nothing now brings in more than $10 million annually. Christian Haneborg, VG’s EVP for advertising, explains how they are doing it.

World News Day 2025 Announced for 28 September – When Facts Truly Matter

2025-07-04. As journalism faces growing political, economic, and digital threats, World News Day 2025 will take place on 28 September, bringing together newsrooms worldwide to underscore the power of fact-based journalism and its essential role in public life.

From zero to 25,000: How India’s Sakal found its paying audience

2025-07-03. Sakal’s digital success didn’t come from a master plan – it came from trial and error. From failed experiments to successful e-paper subscriptions, Swapnil Malpathak and his digital team have transformed a 93-year-old legacy publisher into a subscription-driven newsroom with 25,000 paying readers within 16 months.

WAN-IFRA condemns detention of Zimbabwe Independent editor, Faith Zaba, and calls for her immediate release

2025-07-02. Following publication of a satirical article, the award-winning editor faces charges of insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa and undermining his authority.