The first UK local news publisher gains charitable status
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Covering elections: how to not let politicians steal the narrative
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How a digital news startup tackled Lisbon’s local news deserts with constructive storytelling
Marginalised communities are often the hardiest news avoiders. A team of Portuguese local journalists set out to break down the walls with a groundbreaking collaborative journalism project
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Unveiling the lessons of a war reporter's journey, with Andrea Backhaus
A veteran conflict reporter shares the profound insights gained from a decade on the frontline, revealing the human experience amidst the chaos
Posted by Jacob Granger on 08/02/24Have your say: new study wants to know how UK-based journalists cope with moral injury
Has your job ever caused you to question what kind of person you are or the kind of world we live in? Kings' College London wants to hear from you
Posted by Jacob Granger on 08/02/24Building trust during 2024 elections with live-blogging and fact-checking
Voters are heading to the ballot box at a time when they are turning away from the news
Posted by Naomi Owusu on 06/02/24How do news leaders define success in their newsroom?
Editors are spoiled for choice when it comes to metrics like lifetime value, quality reads and conversion rate. Eight experts dissect how to gauge article performance and content strategy
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"History often challenges new ideas before embracing them, a trend those leaning into AI might also experience," says François Nel, editor of the annual, global survey of news publishers
Posted by François Nel on 02/02/24Reporting on homicide and interviewing grieving families, with Tamara Cherry
Not giving time and space to those who have lost loved ones can contribute to their trauma and interrupt the healing process. Modern newsrooms must put the human before the scoop
Posted by Jacob Granger on 01/02/24Bloomberg Media and Puck's subscription strategy: 'wake up the sleepers and prioritise the keepers'
One is a giant legacy publisher, the other is a small US startup. They both know that focusing on high-value readers is the best user revenue plan for 2024
Posted by Jacob Granger on 31/01/24OMG is it that time again? The tax troubles of a freelancer
The end of January means only one thing for self-employed folk across the UK: the deadline to have all your tax affairs in order
Posted by Rupert Rowling on 30/01/24Journalism and media awards in 2024
Awards are a great way to have your hard work recognised by industry experts and celebrate your teams. Here is where you can apply
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 29/01/24Lars Jensen, team lead audience at Berlingske Media, on making organisational change stick
Having a shiny new strategy is not the same as getting results. So when the going gets tough, how can we stick to our new plans?
Posted by Jacob Granger on 25/01/24How to communicate well with your colleagues
Nobody needs another monologue in their inbox. Axios and Slack co-founders share tips on making your team messages short, clear and efficient
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