Dan McLaughlin (Reach plc, left) and Jacob Granger (JournalismUK, right) in conversation at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing News The secret ingredient that makes true crime podcasts addictive - and why news podcasts need it Have you ever been up all night binge-listening to a mystery show? There's a good reason why that happens By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
News DOAC's Anthony Smith on creating podcast trailers The brains behind cinematic teasers reveals his 10-step process to building up hype for episodes By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Photo by Nubelson Fernandes / Unsplash News A one-stop-shop of tools for journalism content creators Everything you need to create content, build a following and monetise your work By Jacob Granger • 11 min read
Credit: Jonathan Heawood, speaking at Newsrewired. News Democracy under threat: Why regenerating local news is crucial to counter rising authoritarianism These six key reforms are essential to preserve democratic discourse By Jonathan Heawood • 4 min read
News 40 essential newsletters every journalist should read Want to keep your finger on the pulse of the journalism industry? Look no further than these best picks for your inbox By Marcela Kunova • 5 min read
Photo by Eben Kassaye / Unsplash News How can universities prepare young journalists for the industry? The next generation don't just need to know their media law, they must be prepared to take career risks and be emotionally resilient By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News Six emotionally intelligent interview techniques Investigative journalist and media trainer Paul Connolly shares tips on how to approach interviewees who are feeling frustrated, upset, bored or are downright unpredictable By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News 'I vowed no journalist would go to their grave again not knowing their true value' After 30 years of championing young journalists through the John Schofield Trust, Susannah Schofield reflects on her late husband's enduring impact on the industry and why supporting emerging talent has never been more crucial By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash News You have half a minute to win over your reader - use it smartly Axios's signature writing format, smart brevity, targets time-poor audiences with snappy writing. In with bullet points, out with long-winded quotes By Jacob Granger • 2 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
News "Not being transparent about what we do and why we do it is no longer an option" The public thinks anyone with a microphone is a journalist now, writes Wytse Vellinga at the Ombudsman for Dutch Public Broadcasters. News organisations must set themselves apart by making their values more visible By Wytse Vellinga • 4 min read
News Talent matters: Global shows the value of a powerful, podcast portfolio How Britain's biggest commercial radio group evolved podcasts from 'bolt-on' to core business with radical hiring and proprietary development By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
