Credit: Courtesy Julie Posetti News Julie Posetti: post-pandemic journalism will be 'more mission-driven, public service-focused, and audience-centred' To understand the impact of the pandemic on the media, ICFJ surveyed more than 1,400 journalists in 125 countries. We take a look at the first results and what they mean for the present and future of our industry By Marcela Kunova • 5 min read
Credit: Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash News How membership models give independent publications the creative freedom to thrive When the pandemic hit, gal-dem launched its membership early to offset the disappearance of ad revenue. It not only restored commissioning budgets at a crucial time, but meant editorial teams were no longer beholden to brands By Cameron Brooks • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash News Solutions Journalism Network launches database to connect freelance journalists with editors The Talent Network enables newsrooms to commission stories from outside their pool of contacts and solutions-minded writers to find more work By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News Diversity helps media regain trust of young news audiences The next generation of readers and viewers do not respond well to under-representation in news coverage By Eden Vered • 5 min read
News How did you get your first men's advice column? Rhys Thomas, City, University of London graduate and freelance journalist, tells us how he impressed Vice editors enough to land his own column on the website discussing personal issues affecting men By Cameron Brooks • 3 min read
Credit: George Becker from Pexels News UK publisher GRV Media just had its best quarter ever despite the pandemic Although the media sector is still shaken by the covid-19 crisis, the sports and entertainment publisher hit record advertising revenue. Its recipe for success during the crisis? Over-communicate, diversify and launch new projects By Marcela Kunova • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Bruno van der Kraan on Unsplash News Independent journalists in India and Zimbabwe experiment with alternative funding to keep holding power to account Awards and accolades are nice but they do not pay the bills when facing press freedom restrictions. Two reporters turn to donors and non-journalistic gigs to keep their work sustainable By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
News Why seven hyperlocal magazines merged to make it through lockdown When the pandemic hit, local advertising revenue dried up. Seven hyperlocal titles in Brighton and Hove united to offer local businesses wider exposure for less money, building a more sustainable business model in the process By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
News New UCLan postgraduate course to inspire next generation of newsroom leaders and innovators Ten scholarships are available to forward-thinking media professionals who want to learn how to help their news organisations succeed in an increasingly competitive industry By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
News Fact-based journalism more vital than ever for 2020 US election US newsrooms are bracing themselves for a torrent of misinformation and conspiracy theories headed their way By Jamie Wiseman • 3 min read
Credit: Mark König on Unsplash News What should journalists and newsrooms do when facing online abuse? Feeding the trolls is a dangerous game but newsrooms must protect their in-house and freelance staff By Jacob Granger • 10 min read
Credit: Screenshot: South China Morning Post YouTube News How South China Morning Post reached one billion YouTube views Three years ago, the Hong Kong-based news organisation doubled-down on its video strategy and is now reaping benefits. Mat Booth, director of video, shares his advice on YouTube audience growth and knowledge of the platform algorithm By Jacob Granger • 8 min read
