Leading with precision: Johanna Lahti’s approach to transforming Ilta-Sanomat

2025-11-18. Six years into her role as the Senior Editor-in-Chief of Ilta-Sanomat, Finland’s largest news outlet, Johanna Lahti – who also serves on the Board of our World Editors Forum – has fostered an open and fair atmosphere within the publication. At the heart of her leadership is a drive to connect with the paper’s vast everyday audience: “Media like ours can in no way dismiss or fail to understand people’s small joys and fears.”

Independent CEO Broughton urges publishers to get excited about AI

2025-11-17. The news industry is seeing a variety of reactions to AI, from fight-or-flight to a recent report saying many journalists haven’t had the time or training to use it. However, Christian Broughton, CEO of the UK’s Independent, sees only one appropriate approach: Embrace it! 

Normalise, remind (repeat), educate: Trauma solutions for newsrooms

2025-11-14. As attacks on news media professionals increase on all fronts and the impact of moral injury gains momentum, Professor Anthony Feinstein, global expert on mental health in journalism, illustrates why newsroom wellness deserves priority – and outlines pathways to a culture of care.

Hybrid printing keeps the presses running at Italy’s Centro Stampa Quotidiani

2025-11-14. CSQ, one of the largest printing plants in Italy, uses both offset and inkjet technology to handle print runs of all sizes. Its general manager explains how investments in smaller formats, automation, and new technologies have helped the company adapt to a changing market.

News Creator Exchange: Exploring collaboration without compromise

2025-11-13. WAN-IFRA launched its News Creator Exchange (NCX) in Singapore last week, bringing together journalists and digital creators for a groundbreaking inaugural workshop and conference session focused on collaboration, storytelling, ethics and engagement.

AI as an engagement driver: Les Echos and Le Parisien deepen reader connection with AI-powered features

2025-11-12. In addition to newsroom efficiencies, the two French outlets are using artificial intelligence to create audience-facing features that enhance their journalism, create stronger reader engagement, and increase the value of the subscription offering.

Global Entries Open for the 2026 WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards.

2025-11-11. The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has opened this year’s worldwide submissions for what has been one of the industry’s most prestigious competitions for almost two decades: The Digital Media Awards. 

WAN-IFRA Partners with UNESCO to Offer News Literacy Training and Workshop.

2025-11-10. The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has announced a partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deliver three complimentary trainings in celebration of UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week, an annual event to raise awareness and celebrate the progress achieved towards Media and Information Literacy for all.

The world’s news industry invites you to join FACTS IN : FACTS OUT, a campaign to preserve news integrity in the age of AI

2025-11-06. A consortium representing news providers worldwide is inviting anyone who values trustworthy journalism and information to join a campaign called FACTS IN : FACTS OUT to demand that AI systems stop distorting fact-based news content.

Newspaper printing is shrinking, but publishers are finding ways to adapt

2025-11-06. Production heads from The Globe and Mail, Erritsø Tryk, and Rodi Group share how their organisations are adapting print operations amid consolidation, supply chain challenges, and falling circulation.