‘We don’t want to sleepwalk into this,’ says NATO for News advocate about AI deals

As the news publishing industry moves from the Era of Traffic into the Era of GenAI, Madhav Chinnappa outlined the key changes taking place and offered suggestions for addressing them. “We need to create the future we want, and not accept the future that we fear,” he says.

Children get help to cope with the news of latest Middle East bombings 

These editors know how to explain disturbing stories the young cannot avoid and are doing it again in the wake of the attack on Iran and its aftermath.

Bangalore AI in Media Forum showcases responsible, business-driven AI adoption

WAN-IFRA’s AI in Media Forum 2026 convened leading editors, product heads, technologists and AI innovators in Bengaluru as part of a four-day AI Media Week at the end of February. 

How South Africa’s Daily Maverick fine-tunes its membership programme

Very few high-quality news publishers worldwide have managed to gain substantial financial support from members while at the same time keeping all of their content freely available. 

Why publishers need to pay attention to timber markets

Ahead of WAN-IFRA’s World Printers Summit in Rotterdam, ForestryBrief founder Peter Hasulyó discusses how forest economics and timber markets are reshaping fibre supply, and what they mean for print.

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