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Jacob Granger

Jacob Granger

Jacob Granger is the community editor of JournalismUK

Reach is launching paywalls, but its pursuit of page views isn't over — Reach plc director of growth, David Bartlett

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Reach is launching paywalls, but its pursuit of page views isn't over

Manchester Evening News and Liverpool Echo have launched paywalls, as the news group hedges its bets on both reader and ad revenue

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

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New PINF report: 4.4 million Britons live in news deserts

The updated PINF Local News Map reveals that deprived and diverse urban communities are hardest hit by local news closures

By Jacob Granger • 1 min read

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ICFJ+ launches Plus Hub to deliver shared services for independent newsrooms

Small and under-resourced news organisations can gain access to enterprise-level tools, tech support and security

By Jacob Granger • 1 min read

New media diversity director Jaldeep Katwala: Why visibility isn't enough

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New media diversity director Jaldeep Katwala: Why visibility isn't enough

From facing racist attacks as a child to becoming a prominent journalist, Katwala has spent four decades proving that adversity can fuel purpose. He’s now determined to ensure the next generation won't have to fight as hard as he did

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

Does AI actually 'unburden' journalists, like it was supposed to? — Jody Doherty-Cove speaking at Newsrewired on 22 May 2024. Credit: Frank Noon / Marten Publishing

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Does AI actually 'unburden' journalists, like it was supposed to?

New research finds that journalists using AI do not think it always frees them up to do more creative work - but isn't that why we brought in the tech?

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

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

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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

How Uusi Juttu added 10,000 paying members in three weeks — Jakob Moll, co-founder and international director, Zetland, speaking at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing

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How Uusi Juttu added 10,000 paying members in three weeks

Zetland's Finnish sister title used the tried-and-tested method of turning existing readers into the most reliable source of audience growth

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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