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Why Slovakia's Denník N is launching an 'old-fashioned' radio in the age of streaming

Why Slovakia's Denník N is launching an 'old-fashioned' radio in the age of streaming

"A country without voice is a country without freedom"

06.10.2026 10

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Source Code: WSJ's social carousels, Black Current News and a queer critique of AI

Three speakers at London's much-loved networking event showed how journalists can challenge AI's blind spots, serve overlooked communities and win...

01.10.2026 30

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Engage, explain and empower: The Local Sweden's audience strategy during election season

Instead of going on its own assumptions, this publication for foreign residents asked readers to shape their election coverage - and the responses...

23.09.2026 20

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Behind Reach's cuts: two journalists telling their own story

Reach is cutting around 160 editorial jobs and closing three local titles. Behind the numbers are journalists like Jess Flaherty and Hedi Mehrez,...

17.09.2026 40

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Can a shared "language" for AI tools fix the newsroom's context problem?

Newsroom AI tools are smart on their own but clueless together, forcing journalists to do the joining up by hand. AP and Reuters want to change that...

07.09.2026 40

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Video CVs: fab or fad?

Grabbing a recruiter’s attention with a recording of yourself may be just what you need to stand out in the age of AI-generated CVs. But it is not...

04.09.2026 40

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Why one food editor is making writers pick up the phone

No more email pitches, no more AI ghost writers. If you want in Hannah Raskin's food section, you'll actually have to talk to her

26.08.2026 40

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AI is eating your journalism. Here are the 11 tools you can use to take back control

News organisations are moving from moaning about AI scraping to building an infrastructure for control, measurement and payment. This is your...

13.08.2026 50

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Is local news actually hollowing out? We asked the people watching it happen

A six-year study of Reach plc has put hard numbers on what many in local news have long suspected: that original, local reporting is being squeezed...

05.08.2026 60

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Self-censorship on the rise: How legal threats are quietly rewriting UK news

As new defamation and privacy risks emerge, a new study reveals that under-resourced British newsrooms often retract stories rather than risk legal...

30.07.2026 50

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15 portfolio and publishing platforms for freelancers

Freelancers - 2026 is all about building your brand

15.07.2026 60

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From Reuters reporter to freelance coach: Isabel Woodford

Thinking of going freelance? Former Reuters correspondent talks about why she took the leap into solo journalism and why she's now helping others do...

10.07.2026 50

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Advertorial: How many tabs does it take to publish an article?

WP Engine’s new Newsroom platform wants to close them all and give journalists back the time to do what they do best

02.07.2026 60

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Why your newsroom is worth more than you think — and how to prove it

Next time someone asks, tell them that $1 invested in journalism can generate more than $100 in public savings through reclaimed funds, improved...

24.06.2026 50

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What EUobserver's buyout can teach publishers about growing a subscription model

EUobserver's Alejandro Tauber opens up on challenges with subscription growth, the buyout that fixed it, and what it taught him about revenue

23.06.2026 50

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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 60

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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 60

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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 50

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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 80

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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 70

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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 70

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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 70

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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 70

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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 70

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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 80

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Source Code: the spirit of Hacks/Hackers LDN is back with a new name

One of London's best-loved gatherings for journalists and technologists is returning after a pandemic hiatus, reborn as Source Code, and ready to pick...

16.03.2026 80

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From bullied autistic kid to TikToker: a journalist who went viral by being himself

Nicholas Fearn was told as a child that autism would stop him from achieving anything. Now he's a freelance journalist with a TikTok following to...

09.03.2026 90

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Why 2026 could be the year AI gets 'delightfully boring'

10.02.2026 70

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Journalism and media awards in 2026

29.01.2026 60

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Latest RISJ report: Six steps to future-proof your newsroom

13.01.2026 80

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How The National cracked the code on audience growth

07.01.2026 60

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A year of transformation: thank you to those who made it happen

23.12.2025 60

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What a year: special podcast episode with The Fix

18.12.2025 50

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Journalism and media events in 2026

Journalists are busy, so we did the legwork for you and picked some of the best media events taking place in 2026. Hopefully, this will help you plan...

18.12.2025 70

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The year ahead: Creators, technology, and the business of news

15.12.2025 50

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What happens when five seasoned journalists embrace the creator economy?

04.11.2025 50

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How Reach built its own brand safety tech to fight back against revenue-killing word blocking

03.11.2025 40

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How Reach built its own brand safety tech to fight back against revenue-killing word blocking

When 56 per cent of your Euro 2024 sports coverage gets blocked from advertising because it contains the words "shoot", "shootout" and "shot", you...

15.10.2025 70

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Spotting advocacy disguised as research: A field guide

A report lands in your inbox. It's got survey data from 10,000 respondents, compelling case studies, expert quotes, and clear editorial angles. It...

01.10.2025 60

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Next stop, Norway: Lessons from Zetland's European expansion

Nordics have a good rep – news outlets generally enjoy higher-than-average trust and audiences are more likely to pay for news. But that doesn’t...

26.09.2025 50

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15 essential tasks GPTs can do for journalists

A journalist using an artificial intelligence tool in a newsroom Generative AI tools such as GPTs are becoming increasingly smart, but their use still...

19.09.2025 50

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How Mumsnet's new CEO turned 25 years of women's voices into AI gold

Sue Macmillan spent her twenties in the corridors of power, watching politicians slowly wake up to the internet's existence. As head of digital for...

17.09.2025 60

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What newsroom leaders need to know about how product management is reshaping journalism

Journalism exists to give people the information they need to make decisions, participate in civic life, and feel connected to their communities. Yet...

05.09.2025 50

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Five new and interesting summer launches on our radar

The journalism industry never stops innovating. While many take a summer break, the entrepreneurs and creators among us continue building solutions to...

17.08.2025 50

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Welsh newsletter editor launches fund for emerging investigative journalists

Will Hayward, editor of The Will Hayward Newsletter, has launched an Investigative Journalism Fund designed to support emerging journalists in Wales...

23.07.2025 50

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Ukrainian sports media company builds international football empire from war zone

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Tribuna.com went from being a profitable sports media company to losing 90...

18.07.2025 70

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How Straight Arrow News turned radical transparency into rapid audience growth

In a nutshell: Full story: News avoidance is plaguing the industry, but Nebraska-based Straight Arrow News (SAN) thinks it has found an...

15.07.2025 50

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