Quick reads Mediahuis joins SPUR Coalition to help set global AI standards for journalism European publisher Mediahuis becomes a founding member of the SPUR Coalition, joining major UK media groups to push for fair use of journalism in AI. By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Jo Healey (centre) speaking at a WHO conference in Geneva. Credit: A. Tardy News 'Treat us as people, not a story,' abuse survivors tell news organisations Interviewees who have experienced sexual abuse ask journalists to remember they're talking to someone in recovery - they need choices, follow-ups and to feel believed By Jo Healey • 4 min read
News This journalist turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a newsgame because articles don't cut it Jakub Gornicki built a browser game in 17 days, solo, using AI as a coding tool. The result raises a question every newsroom should be asking: what happens when the barrier to building something stops being technical? By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Reuters Institute senior research fellow Nic Newman speaking at Newsrewired, 15 November 2023. Credit: Marten Publishing News RISJ report: Video is expanding the podcasting audience, not replacing it Big publishers are launching audio-only subscriptions, while podcast specialists turn to events, merch, and bonus content to beat paywall resistance By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News 12 things you will learn at our upcoming Newsrewired conference Don't miss out on a range of expert speakers from London Centric, Reddit, The Diary of a CEO, The Times, NPO, The Economist, The New Humanitarian and more By Jacob Granger • 13 min read
Photo by Daniela Paola Alchapar / Unsplash News Survey: How would you spend £12m to revive UK local news? Your views on the latest digital innovation scheme will be heard by the UK government By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Newsrewired May 2025 - credit: Marten Publishing 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
Photo by RUT MIIT / Unsplash News How do you break into journalism if you can't afford to work for free? When exposure doesn't pay the bills, try investing in the things that don't cost the earth: your network, your stories and most importantly, yourself By Kara Evans • 3 min read
Quick reads New SLAPP guidance and advice hub for journalists facing legal intimidation SLAPPstraining.org provides case studies and interviews with prominent journalists who have faced legal threats designed to silence their work By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Photo by Umberto / Unsplash News 11 publications that allow you to republish their work for free These news outlets, networks and blogs publish content under Creative Commons licences, giving you free access to qualified and specialist knowledge under certain conditions By Jacob Granger • 6 min read
Journalist, media safety and mental health expert Hannah Storm News 'Don’t shoot the messenger': My call to defend press freedom in a global crisis Journalists around the world face increasing difficulty, despair and danger in the line of duty - we must continue spotlighting these voices because silencing reporters endangers democracy itself By Hannah Storm • 4 min read
