How Sakal is using AI to turn print ads into revenue data

India’s Sakal Media Group is testing the use of artificial intelligence to turn printed advertisements into structured, searchable data. The company’s director tells us how they use AI-powered OCR to analyse print ads and convert them into data that can be used for sales and revenue decisions.

‘Ukraine’s voice in the world’: How the Kyiv Independent keeps ongoing war in the headlines

Ukraine’s leading English-language newsroom – forged through four years of full-scale war, and now reaching millions of readers worldwide – exists to tell Ukraine’s story and ensure the world does not look away.

WAN-IFRA announces finalists for the Digital Media Awards 2026

278 finalists from 78 countries recognised for excellence in digital journalism

Future Newsrooms now: Your input needed to set the standard for transformation

WAN-IFRA and FT Strategies are embarking on a landmark survey to gauge the strategies, people, processes, tech and focus that will define newsrooms for 2026 and beyond. And we need your input.

AI at work: How newsrooms are redefining production and reach

AI is moving from experimentation to large-scale deployment as newsrooms shift from testing individual tools to incorporating AI into their editorial and business workflows, says Ezra Eeman, lead of WAN-IFRA’s AI in Media initiative.

New 6-month programme from WAN-IFRA and OpenAI supports AI-native product development

Through the AI Futures Lab, newsrooms across Asia-Pacific and Latin America will work on designing and launching news products aligned with their business goals and audience needs.

Bonnier News notches another strong business result, and CEO is bullish on 2026

Bonnier News CEO Anders Eriksson is not one to shy away from making bold predictions. Two years ago at our Congress, he said the Swedish media company was on the verge of doubling revenues and tripling its profitability. He made good on that promise. Just a few weeks ago, Bonnier News delivered another stellar annual result, and he told us he believes the company is primed for an even stronger result in 2026.

Taming the ‘AI elephant’: How Indian newsrooms are balancing automation and human oversight

Leading Indian publishers discuss practical AI implementation strategies and how AI can help build trust. Their key message: publishers need to “tame this beast” and ensure that core journalistic values remain firmly in human hands.

When journalism misses half the story, democracy pays the price

2026-03-06. This International Women’s Day, editors around the world face a professional imperative to assess whether their coverage truly reflects the societies they serve. Accuracy in journalism demands more than precision in facts; it demands inclusivity in perspective, implores WAN-IFRA’S WIN Team.  

How The Hindu is embedding AI into its data journalism

LLMs are quietly reshaping data journalism workflows at The Hindu, helping reporters process vast document sets, write scripts and build interactive tools. The goal is not automated storytelling but expanding the scale and speed of investigations.