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How The Guardian, Contexte, and Iliffe Media are winning the subscription battle — Left to right: Lisa MacLeod (FT Strategies), Paul Fisher (Iliffe Media), Sacha Cayre (Contexte) and Liz Wynn (Guardian). Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

News

How The Guardian, Contexte, and Iliffe Media are winning the subscription battle

How do you get people to pay when they're used to free products or you're up against stiff competition?

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

The secret ingredient that makes true crime podcasts addictive - and why news podcasts need it — Dan McLaughlin (Reach plc, left) and Jacob Granger (JournalismUK, right) in conversation at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

News

The secret ingredient that makes true crime podcasts addictive - and why news podcasts need it

Have you ever been up all night binge-listening to a mystery show? There's a good reason why that happens

By Jacob Granger • 5 min read

Your questions answered: Lessons in AI from beyond journalism — Andrew Grill at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

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Your questions answered: Lessons in AI from beyond journalism

You wanted to know how AI will impact the workforce, which industries lead AI adoption and why AI projects fail. Futurist Andrew Grill has you covered

By Jacob Granger • 5 min read

Ex-Google Madhav Chinnappa: 'NATO for news' model is our "least worst option" for dealing with AI — Madhav Chinnappa speaking at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

News

Ex-Google Madhav Chinnappa: 'NATO for news' model is our "least worst option" for dealing with AI

Would collective action provide stronger bargaining power and greater control? Or would it be too difficult to fairly distribute revenue and maintain collaboration?

By Jacob Granger • 2 min read

Quick reads

One-minute news updates

Iran calls BBC journalism 'media terrorism' in UN filing

The BBC has urged the United Nations to condemn Iran after the country accused its Persian-language service of terrorism and warfare in an official government document

1 min read

Half of UK freelance journalists offered less than 10p a word, new study reveals

Research from Sheffield Hallam University and Freelancing for Journalists shows two extreme ends of

1 min read

Acast unveils major YouTube partnership to boost UK podcast video ad revenue

Acast’s new partnership with Little Dot Studios will give UK podcasters access to expert video support, unified analytics, and expanded advertising opportunities on YouTube

1 min read

Two thirds of UK journalists have a small following on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, new study finds

Digital journalist and content creator Sophia Smith Galer finds that top British journalists are slow to adopt and build large accounts on popular video-led platforms

1 min read

Manchester Evening News launches premium subscription for deeper, ad-lite local journalism

Reach plc's major title offers subscribers exclusive content, fewer ads, and new features while supporting trusted local reporting

1 min read

EBU issues reporting guidelines on abuse of women and girls in sport

The European Broadcasting Union has published practical advice to help journalists report sensitively and accurately on abuse cases in sport

1 min read

Work smarter

Actionable tips to take back to your newsroom

Anita Zielina's five signs of a strong AI leader — Anita Zielina, CEO of Better Leaders Lab, speaking at Newsrewired 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

Anita Zielina's five signs of a strong AI leader

AI is not a magic wand that will solve a messy strategy: top newsroom leaders make it okay to fail and provide clarity amongst the chaos

By Jacob Granger • 2 min read

DOAC's Anthony Smith on creating podcast trailers

DOAC's Anthony Smith on creating podcast trailers

The brains behind cinematic teasers reveals his 10-step process to building up hype for episodes

By Jacob Granger • 5 min read

Workplace wellbeing interventions: what works, what doesn't and why?

Workplace wellbeing interventions: what works, what doesn't and why?

Healthy work culture trumps a Headspace subscription when it comes to improving employee's mental health, finds a research paper by University of Oxford. But proper management is alien to many newsrooms

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

How to navigate a mid-interview off the record request

How to navigate a mid-interview off the record request

We've all been there: a source has dropped a juicy nugget but said it's off limits for publication. What do you do?

By Jacob Granger • 2 min read

Quick reads

One-minute news updates

Iran calls BBC journalism 'media terrorism' in UN filing

The BBC has urged the United Nations to condemn Iran after the country accused its Persian-language service of terrorism and warfare in an official government document

1 min read

Half of UK freelance journalists offered less than 10p a word, new study reveals

Research from Sheffield Hallam University and Freelancing for Journalists shows two extreme ends of

1 min read

Acast unveils major YouTube partnership to boost UK podcast video ad revenue

Acast’s new partnership with Little Dot Studios will give UK podcasters access to expert video support, unified analytics, and expanded advertising opportunities on YouTube

1 min read

Two thirds of UK journalists have a small following on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, new study finds

Digital journalist and content creator Sophia Smith Galer finds that top British journalists are slow to adopt and build large accounts on popular video-led platforms

1 min read

Manchester Evening News launches premium subscription for deeper, ad-lite local journalism

Reach plc's major title offers subscribers exclusive content, fewer ads, and new features while supporting trusted local reporting

1 min read

EBU issues reporting guidelines on abuse of women and girls in sport

The European Broadcasting Union has published practical advice to help journalists report sensitively and accurately on abuse cases in sport

1 min read

New £10k prize for independent, public interest news outlets

The Tenacious Journalist Awards 2026 will fund 10 UK journalists and small newsrooms producing impactful, ethical reporting

1 min read

EBU launches Ukraine Archive with 30,000 verified digital stories

Journalists can access a treasure trove of trusted, audio and video war-time reporting

1 min read

Community spotlight

Your say, your views

The Public Method: redefining how to measure journalism's value — Jekke Mink (left) and Maike Olij (right). Courtesy of Sjoege

The Public Method: redefining how to measure journalism's value

A framework used by Dutch public broadcaster NPO considers how to measure the impact of news beyond data

By Maike Olij • 6 min read

Lucy O'Brien, platforms & social Media journalist, The Times and The Sunday Times

The rise of personalities: Why young journos need to build their brand early

Media employers want journalists who are confident on camera and can tell a story in 60 seconds

By Lucy O'Brien • 6 min read

Ex-BBC head of video: Make BBC relevant again

Ex-BBC head of video: Make BBC relevant again

The public broadcaster must ask itself the crucial question: would people miss it if it wasn't here?

By Jonathan Paterson • 4 min read

TikTok didn’t mean to become a breaking news platform - but it did

TikTok didn’t mean to become a breaking news platform - but it did

Prioritise presence over perfection when a major story breaks on TikTok

By Erika Marzano • 5 min read

Why every newsroom needs a transparency editor

Why every newsroom needs a transparency editor

It has to be somebody's full-time job to show how big decisions are made

By Wytse Vellinga • 4 min read

What marathon running can teach us about coping in journalism — Hannah Storm (centre) participating in the North Lincolnshire half marathon, Scunthorpe

What marathon running can teach us about coping in journalism

Long-distance running taught me lessons in endurance, pacing and self-care

By Hannah Storm • 5 min read

21st century journalism needs emotions to survive

21st century journalism needs emotions to survive

Neuroscience teaches us why emotions drive attention and engagement

By Luba Kassova • 6 min read

What can journalism learn from recipe videos?

What can journalism learn from recipe videos?

Viral food content creators have figured out that faces matter more than formats

By Jon Laurence • 4 min read

How to take your journalism from the page to the stage

How to take your journalism from the page to the stage

It turns out that human stories and interactive theatre go hand-in-hand

By Annie Slemrod • 5 min read

Reflection, adaptation and memory: a three-step process to open up the news

Reflection, adaptation and memory: a three-step process to open up the news

Have you tried correction logs or transparent deadlines?

By Patrick Johnson • 3 min read

Discover

Deep thinking and expert analysis

What do emerging journalists (really) think of the news industry? — Emaan Warraich, digital journalist, BBC News, speaking at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

What do emerging journalists (really) think of the news industry?

Student and early-career journalists feel confident in traditional skills like media law and interviewing, but they're not so confident in evolving skills like digital tools and AI

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

Why young people skip the homepage — and how CNN is responding — CNN International senior editor Monica Sarkar speaking at Newsrewired 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

Why young people skip the homepage — and how CNN is responding

"We can’t drag audiences to where we are, we have to meet them where they are," says senior editor Monica Sarkar

By Jacob Granger • 2 min read

Lucy Küng: How publishers can thrive in the creator economy — Lucy Küng speaking at Newsrewired November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

Lucy Küng: How publishers can thrive in the creator economy

Where do news organisations fit in to a landscape dominated by creators and fuelled by generative AI? 'Stop being bystanders and gatecrash the party'

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

Liveblog: Catch up with the Newsrewired talks — Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

Liveblog: Catch up with the Newsrewired talks

All the talking points and updates across our digital journalism conference on 26 November in London

By Jacob Granger • 1 min read

Humans in journalism

Deep connection and human stories

'My mentor helped me realise my worth in a competitive industry' — Naomi de Souza, a mentor from The John Schofield Trust, speaking at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

'My mentor helped me realise my worth in a competitive industry'

A mentee-turned-mentor of the John Schofield Trust explains how the calming presence of a news veteran helped her find her place in the industry

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

The winner of our bag slogan competition (and the honourable mentions): "AI can't eat crisps" — Mustafa Bashari on Unsplash

The winner of our bag slogan competition (and the honourable mentions): "AI can't eat crisps"

Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

Jim Waterson on founding London Centric: "You've got to have a bit of joy" — Credit: London Centric / Jennifer Forward-Hayter. Caption: Jim Waterson, editor of London Centric, stands by an illegally-parked ice cream van on Westminster Bridge in central London.

Jim Waterson on founding London Centric: "You've got to have a bit of joy"

The former Guardian media editor has grown his Substack news title to 3.9k paying members with scoops, laughs and word of mouth

By Jacob Granger • 5 min read

What happens when five seasoned journalists embrace the creator economy?

What happens when five seasoned journalists embrace the creator economy?

When Tortoise bought the Observer, the team behind the New Review supplement decided to build their own publication instead and smashed their three-month targets in a week

By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read

Training

Short-form vertical news: Creating impactful TikToks and Reels

Short-form vertical news: Creating impactful TikToks and Reels

13 January 2026 - Walk through the short-form vertical news process from start to finish with this two session online course

By Ophelia Birch • 1 min read

Foundational AI for Journalists: a practical bootcamp

Foundational AI for Journalists: a practical bootcamp

15 January 2026 - Build confident, ethical, day-to-day AI workflows — from brief, research and pitching to editing and publication — in one hands-on day

By Harriet Meyer • 2 min read

Copywriting for freelance journalists

Copywriting for freelance journalists

Online, flexible course: With the video version of Jackie Barrie’s sellout live course, you will learn how to transfer your journalism skills to copywriting, at your own pace - plus a free copy of Jackie's book

By Jackie Barrie • 2 min read

Media law masterclass

Media law masterclass

19 January 2026 - This five-week online course will show you how to work within the law to make the most of every story you cover

By David Mascord • 2 min read

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Quick reads

Half of UK freelance journalists offered less than 10p a word, new study reveals

Research from Sheffield Hallam University and Freelancing for Journalists shows two extreme ends of

By Jacob Granger • 1 min read

Quick reads

Acast unveils major YouTube partnership to boost UK podcast video ad revenue

Acast’s new partnership with Little Dot Studios will give UK podcasters access to expert video support, unified analytics, and expanded advertising opportunities on YouTube

By Jacob Granger • 1 min read

Your questions answered: Lessons in AI from beyond journalism — Andrew Grill at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

News

Your questions answered: Lessons in AI from beyond journalism

You wanted to know how AI will impact the workforce, which industries lead AI adoption and why AI projects fail. Futurist Andrew Grill has you covered

By Jacob Granger • 5 min read

Ex-Google Madhav Chinnappa: 'NATO for news' model is our "least worst option" for dealing with AI — Madhav Chinnappa speaking at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

News

Ex-Google Madhav Chinnappa: 'NATO for news' model is our "least worst option" for dealing with AI

Would collective action provide stronger bargaining power and greater control? Or would it be too difficult to fairly distribute revenue and maintain collaboration?

By Jacob Granger • 2 min read

Meet our authors

The journalists and editors behind our stories

Jacob Granger

Jacob Granger

Jacob Granger is the community editor of JournalismUK

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Marcela Kunova

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