News Polarisation, first-party data, newsletters, AI and more: Here is the Newsrewired agenda There have never been more challenges - or more opportunities - for the journalism industry and the people who work in it. A star-studded line-up of 30 media experts awaits you at Newsrewired on 24 May at News UK HQ in London By Catherine Edwards • 5 min read
Credit: Image by Hannah Edgman from Pixabay News What will be the lasting legacy of the pandemic on the digital media world? Covid-19 introduced many fads and mainstays, as well as opportunities for growth and lessons for the future. FIPP CEO James Hewes discusses what will separate the winners from the losers By Jacob Granger • 7 min read
Credit: Photo by Shahadat Rahman on Unsplash News Whether readers or brands pay for your content, data is central to the strategy The Guardian, Reach plc, London Evening Standard and Mediahuis Ireland all have contrasting business models. What they have in common is that data underpins the decision making process By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Kuo-Chiao Lin on Unsplash News Audio, the least stressful medium for news? Yes and no Podcasts and the like can help navigate tough topics when we are feeling stretched and stressed, but the format is one we also have to wield responsibly By John Crowley • 7 min read
Credit: Image by John C Thompson . All rights reserved. News Three reasons to attend this month's Newsrewired conference Still on the fence about whether to book your Newsrewired ticket - or perhaps your manager needs a small nudge to let you leave the office for the day? We round up some of the best reasons to grab your ticket now By Catherine Edwards • 2 min read
Credit: European Union flags News Foreign journalists can write in English, thank you very much EU journalists are underrepresented in the British media, it is not a problem of English language barriers By Camille Dupont • 4 min read
Credit: Courtesy of Zaina Erhaim (above) News The role of the journalist in a polarised world: Meet your keynote speaker for Newsrewired, 24 May 2022 Syrian journalist, activist and consultant Zaina Erhaim kicks off the talks as our flagship digital journalism conference returns to the physical stage. Grab your tickets today By Catherine Edwards • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by GeoJango Maps on Unsplash News What can be done to create more viable routes into journalism? 80 per cent of the UK press hold university degrees, a one-way route into journalism which is stopping the industry being more representative By Jacob Granger • 6 min read
Credit: Photo by Letizia Bordoni on Unsplash News Behind the scenes of A/B testing: benchmarks and insights from three digital publishers Got a hunch on how to get more readers to take up subscriptions? Get inspired to test out your hypothesis and interpret the results By Madeleine White • 5 min read
Credit: Photo by Jason Hogan on Unsplash News Five questions for every newsroom to ask themselves on World Press Freedom Day World Press Freedom Day is a reminder of why democracy and a free press matter. But conversations about safety, sustainability and sourcing need to be an all-year priority By Catherine Edwards • 5 min read
Credit: Photo by Terry Vlisidis on Unsplash News Introducing the periodic table of community strategy Use all 10 elements of this chart to form deeper bonds and reactions within your community By Michelle Goodall • 6 min read
Credit: Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash News Seven must-know Substack tips for journalists Veteran journalist and Substack's own Farrah Storr provides pointers on engaging with and monetising loyal readers By Tim Pollard • 3 min read
