Quick reads The Economist launches Ashoka, its first weekly column dedicated to India The move follows a dedicated Indian and Asian-wide newsletter, appealing to the worlds biggest population By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads The Lead acquires The Knot, expanding its local news network The Lead’s roster of national and local Substack newsletters has added a new title, bringing “optimistic reporting” to North Staffordshire By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Dr Rebecca Whittington is delivering an anti-doxxing workshop at Newsrewired (14 May). Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson News How to doxx yourself: A practical guide for journalists Do you really know how much of yourself is out in the open? Find out now with this step-by-step guide from Reach plc’s online safety editor, Rebecca Whittington By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Oliver Wrighton (Reddit, left) and Rachel Duffy (The Times, right) at Newsrewired, 14 May 2026. Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson News Your questions answered: An AMA with Reddit and The Times We embraced the popular Q&A format Reddit is known for to give you a platform-publisher perspective on this emerging space for news content and community engagement By Jacob Granger • 6 min read
News Experts to follow: Newsrewired speakers Connect with 300+ industry experts who have shared our stage and delivered cutting-edge insights on the shifting media landscape By Jacob Granger • 14 min read
Newsrewired 26 May 2026. Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansoon News Newsrewired liveblog: Follow along with the talks AI, user needs, social media and more - don't miss the main talking points across our flagship study tour (13 May) and digital journalism conference (14 May) By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Natalie Fahy, senior editor for Nottinghamshire Live and the Nottingham Post News Media needs to take a stand against Reform’s press bans Newly-elected councillors in England are being told not to speak to the press By Natalie Fahy • 3 min read
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
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
