Jekke Mink (left) and Maike Olij (right). Courtesy of Sjoege News The Public Method: redefining how to measure journalism's value A framework used by Dutch public broadcaster NPO considers how to measure the impact of news beyond data By Maike Olij • 6 min read
Dan McLaughlin (Reach plc, left) and Jacob Granger (JournalismUK, right) in conversation at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing News The secret ingredient that makes true crime podcasts addictive - and why news podcasts need it Have you ever been up all night binge-listening to a mystery show? There's a good reason why that happens By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Quick reads Half of UK freelance journalists offered less than 10p a word, new study reveals Research from Sheffield Hallam University and Freelancing for Journalists shows two extreme ends of By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Acast unveils major YouTube partnership to boost UK podcast video ad revenue Acast’s new partnership with Little Dot Studios will give UK podcasters access to expert video support, unified analytics, and expanded advertising opportunities on YouTube By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Andrew Grill at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing News Your questions answered: Lessons in AI from beyond journalism You wanted to know how AI will impact the workforce, which industries lead AI adoption and why AI projects fail. Futurist Andrew Grill has you covered By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Madhav Chinnappa speaking at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing News Ex-Google Madhav Chinnappa: 'NATO for news' model is our "least worst option" for dealing with AI Would collective action provide stronger bargaining power and greater control? Or would it be too difficult to fairly distribute revenue and maintain collaboration? By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Quick reads Two thirds of UK journalists have a small following on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, new study finds Digital journalist and content creator Sophia Smith Galer finds that top British journalists are slow to adopt and build large accounts on popular video-led platforms By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Emaan Warraich, digital journalist, BBC News, speaking at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing News What do emerging journalists (really) think of the news industry? Student and early-career journalists feel confident in traditional skills like media law and interviewing, but they're not so confident in evolving skills like digital tools and AI By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Naomi de Souza, a mentor from The John Schofield Trust, speaking at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing News 'My mentor helped me realise my worth in a competitive industry' A mentee-turned-mentor of the John Schofield Trust explains how the calming presence of a news veteran helped her find her place in the industry By Jacob Granger • 3 min read