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 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. 

Six months in, Innovate Local has 160 members from more than 40 countries

2024-08-27. Innovate Local, WAN-IFRA’s new programme, empowers local news through innovation and the sharing of actionable ideas within the community. During our recent Congress, local media executives discussed their approaches to succeeding in the changing digital landscape, from data-centric journalism to AI-driven automation.

WAN-IFRA’s Newsroom AI Catalyst kicks off in Europe in September 2024

2024-08-26. WAN-IFRA announced the 16 publishers participating in the first edition of the Newsroom AI Catalyst programme. The first catalyst kicks off in Europe and initiates a global programme of eight catalysts in four regions. This intensive program combines expert guidance with hands-on experience, equipping newsroom stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to drive strategic AI initiatives.

‘Together, we’re stronger. Much stronger’ – Branko Brkic on uniting news publishers, because #JournalismMatters

2024-08-23. Branko Brkic, the creative champion behind this year’s World News Day campaign, Choose Truth, is on a mission to get the news industry to work together to defend and promote journalism.

Towards a global network of women media leaders: WAN-IFRA’s WIN Leadership Accelerator expands reach

2024-08-22. WAN-IFRA Women in News (WIN) is expanding its flagship training and mentorship Leadership Accelerator programme with the launch of the Global Leadership Accelerator. This takes the programme’s reach beyond its traditional 18 markets to offer a transformative opportunity to women who are mid-level newsroom managers in emerging, transitional and fragile states.

72k subscribers helping cover 70% costs of Denník N’s 130-journalist newsroom

2024-08-14. Founded by a group of journalists 10 years ago, Denník N has grown into a major player with operations extending into the Czech Republic and Hungary, thanks to its unique subscription model. Tomas Bella, Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of Denník N, describes the news company’s decade-long journey from a start-up to one of the top news organisations in Slovakia.