Quick reads Peers warn against anonymity for firearms officers on trial The government's plan to grant automatic anonymity to firearms officers facing trial after a shooting would damage public trust and press freedom, senior peers have warned By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Photo by Amanda Vick on Unsplash Work smarter Latest RISJ report: Six steps to future-proof your newsroom We distilled the latest 'Journalism and Technology Trends and Predictions 2026' report into clear, actionable steps to help you adapt, stand out, and build trust in a rapidly changing world By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
The National newsroom News How The National cracked the code on audience growth As the lines between journalism and the creator economy blur, the UAE-based publisher is betting on free registration, multi-platform storytelling and human judgement By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Quick reads New report: Freelance journalism caught between passion and poverty The latest study "paints a picture of a profession that is financially fragile but creatively thriving, with most freelancers determined to stay despite low and volatile rates" By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
The JUK team, Ophelia, Marcela and Jacob at Newsrewired November 2025 News A year of transformation: thank you to those who made it happen 2025 saw us rebrand and replatform under new ownership for the first time in our history. Here's an unofficial JUK Hall of Fame of people without whom this would not have been possible By Marcela Kunova • 6 min read
What a year: special podcast episode with The Fix From AI disruption to job losses and monetisation headaches, 2025 hasn't been easy for the media. But collaboration and our core journalistic skills might be the key to navigating what's ahead By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
News Journalism and media events in 2026 Conferences and study weeks are fantastic opportunities to get the latest updates on the industry and network with your peers By Marcela Kunova • 7 min read
News The year ahead: Creators, technology, and the business of news Creator economics, artificial intelligence, audience priorities, revenue models, and leadership challenges - we mapped the trends that will shape newsrooms over the next twelve months By Marcela Kunova •
Quick reads DMGT moves closer to Telegraph acquisition as RedBird IMI seeks government approval RedBird IMI has formally asked the Culture Secretary for permission to transfer its interest in Telegraph Media Group to DMGT in a £500 million deal, marking a crucial step towards ending months of uncertainty over the newspaper's ownership By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads The Guardian hires Netflix executive to lead product development The global publisher has created a new senior role to develop its editorial platforms By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads Public service media put security first when choosing AI tools New research reveals public service broadcasters are walking a tightrope between adopting AI technology and protecting themselves from cyberattacks and political interference By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Quick reads 111 journalists killed in 2025, with nearly half the deaths in Gaza As 533 media professionals remain imprisoned globally, the IFJ is calling for urgent international action to protect press freedom and hold governments accountable for attacks on journalists By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
