‘No longer optional’: Why AI is now a strategic priority for journalism

2025-04-10. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the media landscape, journalists face a defining choice: Shape the future of news or be shaped by it. This was the underlying message of the webinar “AI Trends in Journalism 2025,” part of our ongoing “AI in Media” initiative.

WAN-IFRA announced the winners of the Digital Media Awards Americas 2025

2025-04-07. WAN-IFRA announced the winners of the Digital Media Awards Americas 2025 in Panama City in a ceremony during its annual Digital Media LATAM 2025 conference. One hundred fifty projects from 55 media companies in 16 American countries participated.

WAN-IFRA announces the winners of the Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

2025-04-07. WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards celebrate African news publishers whose initiatives promote innovative solutions with an audience-focused approach. Publishers based in Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Tunisia are among the laureates.

Newsfluencers: ‘Neither first nor last’ chapter in the #NewMediaPlaybook

2025-04-04. ‘If I were to build a news organisation from scratch, I would really be looking at collectives of creators’ – Audience futurist Ryan Y. Kellett makes a strong case for embracing the rising tide of content creators influencing news consumption and engagement on social media.

Protecting journalists protects journalism: Why the fight against online harassment matters

2025-04-04. Recognising the need for a structured response to the increasing menace of online harassment, WAN-IFRA WIN launches a practical toolkit aimed at helping newsrooms implement effective policies and protocols.

New survey finds Europe’s journalists marked by burnout, fearful of AI, yet passionate professionals

2025-04-04. The first new Europe-wide survey of the state of journalism in nearly a decade raises serious concerns about the viability of the profession, as well as the quality and independence of the free press.

Lech Wałęsa to Address WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress in Kraków

2025-04-03. Lech Wałęsa, former President of Poland and Nobel Laureate, will be among 100 speakers to address media leaders at the World News Media Congress (WNMC25) in Kraków, Poland, from 4 to 6 May.

Infolocale, Ouest France’s self-service platform for local events, fuels revenue and engagement

2025-03-28. Some years ago, the French media group Sipa Ouest-France launched a self-service and distribution platform for private people, associations and companies called Infolocale. David Moizan recently discussed how this low-cost system allows them to monetise their local audience while providing a great service for the community.

WAN-IFRA and Finnmedia launch a programme to drive positive change in the news

2025-03-27. WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, has launched a one-year coaching and funding programme in partnership with Finnmedia and Finland’s Media Industry Research Foundation.

WAN-IFRA and FIPP Forge Strategic Alliance to Strengthen Global Media Collaboration

2025-03-25. WAN-IFRA and FIPP, two of the world’s leading media trade associations, have formed a strategic alliance to foster greater collaboration and innovation within the industry. This partnership will empower publishers to navigate the rapidly evolving digital media landscape through enhanced knowledge sharing and expanded resources, ensuring a more resilient and future-ready industry.