WAN-IFRA and Open AI build on the success of the 2024-2025 Newsroom AI Catalyst, which already helps 128 news organisations across Europe, Asia, South Asia, and Latin America. In its latest development, the Catalyst will feature two additional cohorts, open to twenty-four editorial teams, and will expand to new regions, including Australia and New Zealand,…
“You make a pros and cons list. And then you ignore the list and go with your gut.” Lisa Irenius explained how she decided to take on the dual role of Editor-in-Chief and CEO at Svenska Dagbladet, even though the change from her previous position as Culture Editor was daunting. Irenius was part of a…
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Today Joshua Keating and I are focusing on a surprising ceasefire agreement between the US and the Houthis, a pact that signals a…
By Kevin Anderson Der Spiegel’s strategy also demonstrates how they use different engagement products across their subscription funnel to engage, convert and retain subscribers. Puzzles – With The New York Times and Wordle and even LinkedIn rolling them out, puzzles are a proven engagement product.• Use is high. On average, 900,000 users play Der Spiegel’s…
By Kevin Anderson Some of the survey findings noted by Eeman include: 🆕 Most publishers (49%) are just starting to use AI.However, only 8% are not using AI yet, while 30% are increasing their use. But only 13% of publishers classified their use as advanced. 🧗 The biggest challenge facing publishers with AI is a…
The announcement was made in Kraków during the 2025 Congress, where 1,000 media leaders from 65 countries gathered to explore the future of news media. Since its inception in 1948, the World News Media Congress has been the leading international platform for dialogue, reflection, and cooperation in the media industry. It aims to promote quality…
Selected from 674 entries across five regions (South Asia, APAC, Africa, Europe, and the Americas), the awards, made during WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress taking place in Kraków, demonstrate how publishers leverage digital tools to enhance journalism and engage audiences. “While we talk a lot about the challenges facing news publishers, WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards…
By Kevin Anderson During a panel at our World News Media Congress in Krakow, news publishers discussed how to optimise your tech stack and how that can drive higher digital advertising returns. 📉 The challenges in a lower traffic era – Publishers continue to experience downward pressure on audience acquisition because of changes in social…
The initiative – News Integrity in the Age of AI – proposes five key principles for a joint code of practice, inviting technology platforms to open dialogue and cooperation with media companies to counter the misinformation crisis and protect the value of trusted news. “We believe in actively shaping the future by focusing on innovation,…
By Dean Roper and Neha Gupta On the first day of Congress, key discussions revolved around the challenges and opportunities AI presents to journalism. Publishers are at the centre of this transformation, with the ability to steer how AI is adopted in their operations through collaboration, transparency, and informed tech decisions. Here are the key…