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 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
Credit: Photo by Gabriel Lamza on Unsplash News World Mental Health Day: our essential reads for creating healthy workplaces Everything you need to know about making your newsroom a place journalists can work to their fullest potential and have the tools to cope on the bad days By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Madlen Steiner, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons News UAE's The National uses free reader registration to counter the decline of SEO The Abu Dhabi-based global news outlet pioneers an innovative audience approach in a region unaccustomed to paying for online news By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Credit: Courtesy Journalists' Charity News Five noteworthy initiatives we saw in the media industry this month New campaigns, courses and products are making journalism a better place By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
