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Flashscore's World Cup playbook: Creators, data-driven news and real-time scores

Flashscore's World Cup playbook: Creators, data-driven news and real-time scores

The live sports website has 125m monthly active users, and wants to net another 27m as the footballing nations take to the global stage

yesterday 5

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

DNR 2026: Five key takeaways for UK news publishers

DNR 2026: Five key takeaways for UK news publishers

Here is how to tinker your newsroom strategy as Brits continue to be distrustful of news, unlikely to pay, but still value high-quality journalism

previous day 7

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

JUK audience survey: how are we doing?

JUK audience survey: how are we doing?

Share your thoughts and be in with a chance to win a trending book

wednesday 10

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

DNR: What audiences actually need from you right now

DNR: What audiences actually need from you right now

Practical tips for journalists and editors, drawing on the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026

16.06.2026 10

journalism.co.uk

Marcela Kunova

From digital accelerator to emergency crowdfunder: The New Internationalist's fight for survival

From digital accelerator to emergency crowdfunder: The New Internationalist's fight for survival

The independent news publication received a £30k digital innovation boost seven years ago, but the pandemic, steep production overheads and a...

15.06.2026 10

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

40 essential newsletters every journalist should read

40 essential newsletters every journalist should read

Want to keep your finger on the pulse of the journalism industry? Look no further than these best picks for your inbox

12.06.2026 20

journalism.co.uk

Marcela Kunova

How civic partnerships are powering local news: Lessons from El Tímpano’s playbook

How civic partnerships are powering local news: Lessons from El Tímpano’s playbook

Partnering with nonprofits and public agencies to reach underserved communities has become El Tímpano’s major revenue stream. Here’s how your...

11.06.2026 10

journalism.co.uk

Marcela Kunova

Watch: The Diary of a CEO's secrets to failing correctly

Setbacks aren't the end of the world - they can be stepping stones to success

04.06.2026 20

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

Journalism as a performance: Why journalists are trading bylines for stage time

Discover how reporters are opting for theatre halls to immerse audiences in stories of disaster and displacement

03.06.2026 10

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

"What happens when journalism, activism and content creation collide on platforms that were not built for any of the above?"

It's hard for journalists to stay objective and impartial in spaces built to reward strong opinions and clickbait content, but somebody's got to do...

02.06.2026 10

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Jacob Granger

SaySo news creator app offers a doomscrolling alternative

A curated, "finite" daily news content from 50 vetted creators and journalists aims to counter overwhelm and build trust with news

01.06.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

Is Britain getting better or worse? Inside Times Data

A new data team uses simple charts and colour-coded trends across 40 indicators to help readers make sense of the numbers

28.05.2026 20

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

£12m Local News Fund: a drop in the ocean or the start of new beginnings?

I asked you about how you'd spent new government digital innovation money to keep local news in business and sent it to the DCMS - here's what I found...

27.05.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

How The Economist captures the young generation in the age of AI

The 180-year-old publisher is betting on video, streaming and artificial intelligence to win over younger audiences — and keep them

26.05.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

Deutsche Welle’s blueprint to testing and scaling a TikTok news account

Audience development manager Erika Marzano shares her test-and-tweak strategy that has led to 37 accounts and 3 billion views last year on the...

22.05.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

A reality check with creator-led news brands: How to make it on your own

Journalists-turned-entrepreneurs at London Centric, Millennial Masters and Democracy for Sale discuss 80-hour workweeks, thrifty tech stacks and...

21.05.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

Preparing for the second act of AI: agents, liquid content and AI deals

People are spending less time with news, and the way they consume it is changing rapidly. So what should publishers do about it?

20.05.2026 20

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

How to doxx yourself: A practical guide for journalists

Do you really know how much of yourself is out in the open? Find out now with this step-by-step guide from Reach plc’s online safety editor, Rebecca...

19.05.2026 20

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

Your questions answered: An AMA with Reddit and The Times

We embraced the popular Q&A format Reddit is known for to give you a platform-publisher perspective on this emerging space for news content and...

19.05.2026 30

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

Newsrewired liveblog: Follow along with the talks

AI, user needs, social media and more - don't miss the main talking points across our flagship study tour (13 May) and digital journalism conference...

13.05.2026 20

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

Media needs to take a stand against Reform’s press bans

Newly-elected councillors in England are being told not to speak to the press

12.05.2026 30

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Natalie fahy

'Treat us as people, not a story,' abuse survivors tell news organisations

Interviewees who have experienced sexual abuse ask journalists to remember they're talking to someone in recovery - they need choices, follow-ups and...

11.05.2026 10

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Jo Healey

This journalist turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a newsgame because articles don't cut it

Jakub Gornicki built a browser game in 17 days, solo, using AI as a coding tool. The result raises a question every newsroom should be asking: what...

08.05.2026 30

journalism.co.uk

Marcela Kunova

12 things you will learn at our upcoming Newsrewired conference

Don't miss out on a range of expert speakers from London Centric, Reddit, The Diary of a CEO, The Times, NPO, The Economist, The New Humanitarian and...

07.05.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

RISJ report: Video is expanding the podcasting audience, not replacing it

Big publishers are launching audio-only subscriptions, while podcast specialists turn to events, merch, and bonus content to beat paywall resistance

07.05.2026 30

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

How do you break into journalism if you can't afford to work for free?

When exposure doesn't pay the bills, try investing in the things that don't cost the earth: your network, your stories and most importantly, yourself

05.05.2026 30

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Kara evans

'Don’t shoot the messenger': My call to defend press freedom in a global crisis

Journalists around the world face increasing difficulty, despair and danger in the line of duty - we must continue spotlighting these voices because...

30.04.2026 40

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Hannah Storm

MediaStrong launches toolkit to help newsrooms manage trauma exposure

A new practical toolkit aims to help newsrooms address the psychological risks of trauma-exposed journalism, offering editors and journalists clear,...

29.04.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

Seven free AI-powered transcription tools for journalists

Find the best tool to turn your latest interview into text in a matter of moments

28.04.2026 30

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Kara evans

How would you spend £12m to revive UK local news?

A digital innovation fund seeks to help news publishers invest in new technology and community reporting - we want to know how you'd splash the cash

28.04.2026 30

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

Recruiter's advice: What it really takes to get a job in journalism right now

Thinking of applying for a role in journalism? Talent acquisition lead at Reach plc, Danielle Lavin, shares what she's really looking for, and what to...

24.04.2026 30

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Marcela Kunova

Truth is not enough - journalism now needs more than facts

Notes from a roundtable on information integrity, and why journalists need to stop assuming people care about facts

23.04.2026 30

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Marcela Kunova

10 lesser-known talks at IJF Perugia

Sometimes, star speakers can overshadow important voices that the journalism industry needs to hear. We spotlight sessions that perhaps didn't get the...

22.04.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

New report shows survivor voices missing in news stories of gender violence and misogyny

Global online news coverage on systemic misogynistic harassment and violence has slumped to lowest levels in nine years

20.04.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

Leadership wisdom from Perugia: How to own your sh*t and get sh*t done

Keep finding it impossible to get newsroom projects off the ground? Get to the root cause with these expert insights and hacks

20.04.2026 40

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Jacob Granger

How CORRECTIV investigated the EU housing crisis

A recent analysis by CORRECTIV.Europe offers one of the clearest maps yet of where housing is becoming unaffordable and provides journalists a new...

13.04.2026 30

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Katerina voutsina

Your guide to Perugia 2026: Unmissable speakers and sessions

Our definitive list of top speakers, practical sessions, industry talking points and news models to watch at the landmark International Journalism...

10.04.2026 40

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

6 things we learned at Source Code about AI

Licensing deals, the future of SEO and internal newsroom attitudes towards AI were all on the agenda at our debut event for journos and techies

09.04.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

Journalism's invisible labour: the price of managing reader relationships

Relationship building is often treated as a feel-good add-on. For many journalists, it is skilled, risky, load-bearing work that shapes whether public...

08.04.2026 20

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Patrick Johnson

Training journalists for a world that keeps changing

The business model is broken, deepfakes flood our newsrooms, and our audience has every reason not to trust us. So what skills do journalists need to...

07.04.2026 30

journalism.co.uk

Marcela Kunova

Things I wish I'd known before my first visit to Perugia's IJF

A first-timer's field guide and a helpful reminder to those who've been there before

02.04.2026 20

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Iryna chernukha

Five steps to creating value in local community news

Big Local News at Stanford University and Charlottesville Tomorrow show how local newsrooms can build trust and sustainability by prioritising...

31.03.2026 30

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

9 things you will learn at our upcoming Newsrewired conference

Don't miss out on a range of expert speakers from London Centric, Reddit, The Times, NPO, The Economist, The New Humanitarian and more

29.03.2026 60

journalism.co.uk

Jacob Granger

10 must-read newsletters about AI for journalists

Are you overwhelmed by all the talk of algorithms and language models? We picked a handful of newsletters that can help you make sense of it all

27.03.2026 40

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Marcela Kunova

The unglamorous job of replatforming your digital publication

Daily Maverick's switch from WordPress to WhiteBeard touched every part of the business - costs, developers, editorial workflows, and a lot of bruised...

25.03.2026 40

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Marcela Kunova

How Reach and Immediate are rising to the AI disinformation challenge

AI is fuelling a new wave of disinformation and fake stories, but newsrooms are fighting back with smarter tools, stricter checks, and a renewed focus...

24.03.2026 40

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Jacob Granger

Follow the changes: Nine ways web archives are used in digital investigations

Learn how to use the Wayback Machine to uncover content that has been deleted, corrected, banned, hacked or even left unchanged

23.03.2026 40

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Thais lobo

From manosphere to femicide: Investigating misogyny and violence against women

What links football stars, spyware, and Spanish influencers? Explore how journalists are uncovering the hidden systems that enable violence against...

19.03.2026 30

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Ana p santos

Humour and survival: A visual essay of US local newsrooms

Ann Hermes has spent six years photographing the fading world of US local news, capturing the humour and humanity of newsroom life alongside the...

19.03.2026 30

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Katerina voutsina

What does engagement actually mean in 2026?

Publishers have spent years chasing clicks, optimising for reaction and borrowing social media's playbook. An exclusive media roundtable revealed an...

18.03.2026 40

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Marcela Kunova