Quick reads BBC confirms interim director-general arrangements Rhodri Talfan Davies will become interim director-general of the BBC from 3 April, following Tim Davie’s departure. The board has set out transition plans as the search for a permanent director-general continues By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Photo by Giorgio Trovato / Unsplash News Journalism and media awards in 2026 Awards are a great way to have your hard work recognised by industry experts and celebrate your teams. Here is where you can apply this year. Hurry - deadlines are fast-approaching By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Screenshots via SubwayTakes, Vanity Fair, Midnite and WIRED News 10 creative ways to interview celebrities and experts Go beyond the worn-out Q&A format and get your interviewees to share in-depth and personal stories By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Independent consultant Sameer Padania speaking at Newsrewired (2023). Copyright: Marten Publishing Discover Sameer Padania on why the BBC needs radical reform and how citizens can save it What would it take for the BBC to be free of political interference? A new report sets out a blueprint that includes a perpetual charter and a citizen's panel By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
News How EenVandaag built an interaction team that strengthens journalism A Dutch current affairs programme transformed its newsroom by making real-time audience interaction a core editorial practice, using chat products to surface questions, clarify reporting, and build trust By Gerson Veenstra • 4 min read
Photo by Greg Rosenke / Unsplash News World Press Trends Outlook: Rising 'three-pillar' revenue model fuels industry optimism The continued focus and momentum of diversifying revenue streams over the last years is helping publishers to reach a more balanced and sustainable business model By Teemu Henriksson • 5 min read
Alvaro Liuzzi, a digital media consultant, journalist, and lecturer specialising in media strategy and innovation. News Beyond the hype: Three cultural traps blocking AI adoption Between 2023 and 2025, I worked on AI adoption with three Argentine newsrooms. The tools evolved. The need for cultural change remained constant. This is what I learned in the process. By Alvaro Liuzzi • 6 min read
News Howzat? CounterPress steps up to revive UK county cricket coverage - and so can you The independent platform for regional sports journalists expects to cover 15 of the 18 professional county cricket clubs before the season starts in April By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Photo by Amanda Vick on Unsplash Work smarter Latest RISJ report: Six steps to future-proof your newsroom We distilled the latest 'Journalism and Technology Trends and Predictions 2026' report into clear, actionable steps to help you adapt, stand out, and build trust in a rapidly changing world By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
The National newsroom News How The National cracked the code on audience growth As the lines between journalism and the creator economy blur, the UAE-based publisher is betting on free registration, multi-platform storytelling and human judgement By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
News Public speaking for journalists: Expert tips to boost your stage presence Learn how to command more authority and confidence when speaking in front of an audience By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
News 15 tips for cleaning up your LinkedIn profile Give your account the spring cleaning it deserves and get the most out of the platform's potential for networking, job hunting and researching By Damian Radcliffe • 4 min read
