Quick reads New £10k prize for independent, public interest news outlets The Tenacious Journalist Awards 2026 will fund 10 UK journalists and small newsrooms producing impactful, ethical reporting By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
The News Movement editor-in-chief Rebecca Hutson speaking at Newsrewired, November 2023. Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson News Social media broke news for GenZ. The News Movement thinks it can fix it Following a $10m merger this year, the news startup created an app that curates vetted news away from algorithmic chaos By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Quick reads EBU launches Ukraine Archive with 30,000 verified digital stories Journalists can access a treasure trove of trusted, audio and video war-time reporting By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Owen Meredith to lead public policy at dmg media Owen Meredith, current CEO of the News Media Association (NMA), will become managing director, public policy at dmg media in May 2026. He succeeds Peter Wright, editor emeritus, who retires after a 47-year career with the company. Meredith is known for leading the NMA’s industry engagement and the Make It Fair campaign, which opposed government plans to exempt AI companies from copyright law. Peter Wright’s legacy includes 14 years as editor emeritus, where he helped establish the Independent P By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
News DOAC's Anthony Smith on creating podcast trailers The brains behind cinematic teasers reveals his 10-step process to building up hype for episodes By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Quick reads New SLAPP Back Initiative tracks cases against US publishers NYU’s First Amendment Watch and the Pulitzer Center have launched a database tracking potentially meritless and malicious lawsuits designed to silence the press By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads GRV Media prepares for zero-click future with new community platform The sports publisher rolls out a suite engagement features designed to strengthen direct reader relationships in the wake of diminishing search referral traffic By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads BBC Global Women: A new commitment to amplifying voices of women and girls BBC Global Women is a new initiative dedicated to sharing original stories and interviews that resonate with women across the globe By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
