Credit: Marten Publishing News From newsroom to consultancy: a journalist's guide to career transition A love for networking, a track record in problem solving and the confidence to bet on yourself are the essentials of media consultancy, says Ramaa Sharma, who made the career switch after 17 years at the BBC By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Derek Mead, courtesy Straight Arrow News News How Straight Arrow News turned radical transparency into rapid audience growth Derek Mead reveals how his team has more than doubled their audience base by showing which news stories make the cut, which ones don't and why By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Credit: Mediastrong News How journalism is finally confronting its mental health crisis A photographer's month in a Lebanese jail, a veteran reporter's refusal to cover a child killing, and CNN's chief correspondent's plea for honesty - the media industry is addressing the psychological toll of storytelling By Jacob Granger • 6 min read
News New toolkit helps journalists build trust through public collaboration The project provides a roadmap for news organisations seeking to bridge the gap between elite journalism and social media chaos, offering a third way that prioritises both truth and community engagement By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
News AJ+ executive shares essential tips to shield journalists from online harassment Do you really need a pet account? What shouldn’t you put on your LinkedIn? How can you protect yourself when your big hitter is about to drop? These questions and more answered by digital news leader Jon Laurence By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: The Audiencers / Poool News Four counterintuitive tactics that convert readers into paying customers From €1 weekly subscriptions targeting young readers to making cancellation surprisingly easy, European publishers shared their most effective strategies for building loyal subscriber bases at The Audiencers Festival. Here's what actually works By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
