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
Credit: Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey by Stephen Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons News UK court reporting is changing: seven ways this impacts your newsroom Court reporting is under siege from social media chaos, expanding restrictions, and new technological strides, finds the Journalism and the Courts Symposium By Jacob Granger • 7 min read
News Newsrooms called to up their commitment on mental wellbeing Journalist and lecturer Leona O'Neill launches a new charter to compel newsrooms to introduce practical support for journalists, rather than just provide lip service By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Mousetrap Media / Frank Noon News The freedom gap: what pay and class reveal about the future of journalism What threatens journalism is not just disinformation or hostile governments. It is who can - and who cannot - afford to enter the profession, writes news industry veteran François Nel By François Nel • 4 min read
News 20 trailblazing women in journalism Interviewers at the top of their game, stars to watch, digital maestros and strategic masterminds - a few of our top picks of women paving the way for others By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
News How FT uses polls to engage readers and grow subscriptions The newspaper has a loyal, well-informed readership keen to share their opinions. Polls in its newsletters record engagement over 75 per cent By Gordon Smith • 2 min read
Credit: Screenshots via Reuters Institute, NCTJ, Reporters Without Borders and FINF News 16 free sources of data on the media industry Understand the latest trends facing the news sector, social media and more - perfect for journalists, speakers and students alike By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Carl Hartley News UK university uses VR to train students in crime reporting The virtual environment allows first-year journo students to visit a crime scene, attend a police press conference and learn to make a risk assessment from the safety of their classroom By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: image generated by Magic Media, a generative AI tool by Canva News Predictions for journalism 2025: newsroom strategy, talent and leadership Tech is forcing news organisations to adapt, meaning they need fresh ideas and new blood in the building. But it also means a whole lot more stress for managers and staffers By Jacob Granger • 8 min read
Credit: Mousetrap Media News Who to follow: 110 media consultants to help your newsroom There is a wise owl out there for any challenge your newsroom wants to solve, like coming up with a brand new social media strategy, improving newsroom culture or implementing generative AI workflows By Jacob Granger • 8 min read
Credit: Photo by Andrik Langfield on Unsplash News 40 media podcasts that should be on every journalist's radar in 2025 We have your podcast fix right here: stay on top of the latest media world updates and get tips to improve your day-to-day work By Caroline Scott • 4 min read
Credit: Lisa Fotios from Pexels News Six self-care tips for journalists to stay sane during the US election Rather than seeking a cure in binging on the election night pizza, try these free and simple ways to take care of your mental wellbeing By Freya McCoy • 2 min read
