This is a guest essay by IAPA Executive Director Carlos Lauría Over the past several years, we have seen a troubling erosion of democratic norms and institutions throughout Latin America and beyond. Authoritarian rhetoric is no longer the exception — in some places, it has become a governing style. Leaders in various countries regularly target…
By Kevin Anderson At the recent World News Media Congress in Krakow, a session that showcased two different approaches to audience and community engagement resonated with me. Community and sparking more participation at the FT Hannah Sarney, editorial product director and executive editor at the Financial Times, talked of how they were…
Fabrice Bakhouche, CEO of Sipa-Ouest-France, explained the rationale behind the decision during our World News Media Congress in Krakow. “Video is the future for our legacy media. We have to adapt to this new format to retain our audience and attract new readers who are more used to watching videos rather than reading articles,” Bakhouche…
The launch happened at the World News Media Congress held in Krakow in May 2025, were the General Assembly of WAN-IFRA unanimously voted to introduce Media Literacy among the “Purpose and Activities” of the association as indicated in the Statutes. The change testifies to the fact that WAN-IFRA’s commitment to MIL is integral to the…
“We’re in a fierce battle for young people’s time and trust, competing with global tech giants that have no regard for Norwegian values or our democracy. That’s why we’re opening up all our Norwegian newspapers and giving young people free digital access to essential journalism—right in their pocket. Soon, it will be easier for young…
Is President Donald Trump leading a vanguard of right-wing populist world leaders, working together to lay waste to the liberal international order while consolidating power at home? Possibly — but based on his recent foreign policy actions, he doesn’t appear to think so. Establishment-bashing politicians around the world, from Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro to the Philippines’…
Liesbeth Nizet, Head of Future Audiences Monetisation at Mediahuis, Belgium, said that while her role may sound focused on revenue, it’s fundamentally about listening. “Listening to the people who aren’t showing up – to why they feel left out or overwhelmed – and asking, with humility and curiosity: How can we show up differently?” In…
Hojka’s humour, pride and passion for media, especially in Poland, were on full display in Krakow as Agora served as the primary host of WAN-IFRA’s 76th World News Media Congress. For Hojka, that meant taking the stage or podium on numerous occasions during the three-day event, delivering a compelling and consistent message: just like Poland’s…
The success of Die Zeit has been shaped by a unique spirit, which has a somewhat unexpected counterpart in the animal kingdom: “Our ‘dolphin culture’ is our biggest asset. It is the foundation of our continuing success,” said Dr. Rainer Esser, Die Zeit’s CEO. Esser was part of a panel at our World News Media Congress that…
Colombia has been identified as the second deadliest country in Latin America for journalists, according to the newly released 2024 Annual Report, which warns of a persistent climate of violence, censorship, and intimidation against the independent press. The report, published this week, documents a troubling pattern of stigmatization from the highest levels of government. It…