Sign In Sign Up

Jacob Granger

Jacob Granger

Jacob Granger is the community editor of JournalismUK

Quartz pivots from paywall to registration wall, making the bulk of online content free-to-read — Credit: Photo by Infinity Shutter from Pexels

News

Quartz pivots from paywall to registration wall, making the bulk of online content free-to-read

When 75 per cent of subscription conversions come from newsletters, it makes more sense for that place to become your primary "ask" to pay

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

Introducing beabee: a platform to help community news outlets build membership models — Credit: Photo by Xavi Cabrera on Unsplash

News

Introducing beabee: a platform to help community news outlets build membership models

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, The Bristol Cable and CORRECTIV have come together to launch a trusted platform for the smallest newsrooms to monetise their loyal audience

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

Perugia highlight: what is next for the business of news? — Credit: Left to right: Federica Cherubini (RISJ), Renée Kaplan (The Financial Times), Siddharth Varadarajan (The Wire), Rosalia Lloret (elDiario.es) at the International Journalism Festival

News

Perugia highlight: what is next for the business of news?

The Financial Times, The Wire and eldiario.es share the headaches that their newsrooms are having when it comes to making sure good journalism is well-funded

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

Rana Ayyub makes it to Perugia: "I don't have the luxury of staying silent" — Credit: Rana Ayyub speaking at International Journalism Festival in Perugia

News

Rana Ayyub makes it to Perugia: "I don't have the luxury of staying silent"

The Washington Post columnist was nearly stopped by the state from sending her message of solidarity to the journalism community in Perugia. Her powerful keynote is a reminder of the purpose of journalism

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

Perugia highlight: Is a physical newsroom worth fighting for? — Credit: Left to right: Jane Barret (Reuters), Nic Newman (RISJ), Angela Pacienza (The Globe and Mail), Maike Jungjohann (RTLNEWS) via International Journalism Festival

News

Perugia highlight: Is a physical newsroom worth fighting for?

Working from home has been a blessing and a curse. News organisations are rethinking when it is truly necessary for reporters to be present

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

Headlines Network provides GNI-funded mental health resources in partnership with Mind

News

Headlines Network provides GNI-funded mental health resources in partnership with Mind

In times of a traumatic news agenda and mass burnout in newsrooms, these resources seek to give journalists and their colleagues the support they need today

By Jacob Granger • 2 min read

Your guide to Perugia 2022: 10 themes to keep an eye on

News

Your guide to Perugia 2022: 10 themes to keep an eye on

The landmark journalism conference is finally back. As we gear up for the International Journalism Festival, here are 30 talks to fit into your tightly packed schedule

By Jacob Granger • 5 min read

What support do independent news services need to stay afloat?

News

What support do independent news services need to stay afloat?

Indie titles often have innovative approaches and high impact journalism, but reap the lowest revenue because the digital economy favours the big players. We spoke to local news leaders to find out what support they need.

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

Credit: Photo by Melanie Pongratz on Unsplash

News

Here's what new Guardian research tells us about commercial opportunities for podcasts

Podcasting is a place where listeners are more attuned to ads than they are on TV and radio - plus, it makes them more curious about your commercial partners

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

EJC launches £3m scheme to fast-track solutions journalism in Europe — Credit: Photo by Shiro hatori on Unsplash

News

EJC launches £3m scheme to fast-track solutions journalism in Europe

As news organisations wrestle with distrusting audiences and a problem-centric news agenda, a new accelerator offers European media the funding and expertise needed to try something different

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

Ukraine: women journalists reporting on the frontline

News

Ukraine: women journalists reporting on the frontline

Stories from Ukraine's destroyed cities and overworked hospitals need to be told. But reporters caught in the thick of it must know their limits and put their safety first

By Jacob Granger • 5 min read

Tool for journalists: IPI Tracker, for monitoring attacks on the press throughout Ukrainian war

News

Tool for journalists: IPI Tracker, for monitoring attacks on the press throughout Ukrainian war

This database helps you search for all attacks on reporters and restrictions on media freedom linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

By Jacob Granger • 2 min read