Quick reads Pew-Knight research maps four types of US public engagement: Mobilisers, Connectors, Spectators, Outsiders US civic and news engagement is more complex than a simple matter of political beliefs By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Fubo launches The Athletic’s first sports video hub for connected TV, expanding partnership Sports fans can now watch The Athletic’s in-depth video coverage directly on Fubo’s streaming TV platform By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads 2026 YouTube study: More views, less engagement as Shorts feed dominates discovery Views surged for both Shorts and long-form YouTube videos, but engagement rates and monetisation continue to fall, according to a study by Metricool By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads New edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists published, updating core UK media law text 28th edition now incorporates latest legal changes, case studies, and practical resources for UK journalists By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads JournalismAI Discovery Lab relaunches as expanded, free e-learning platform for newsroom professionals JournalismAI’s virtual Discovery Lab now offers a flexible, multilingual path for journalists to build AI skills By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads BBC and NPR team up for 'landmark' podcast about missing journalist Austin Lice Next month, the two giants of public service media will release a new nine-part podcast tracing the Pulitzer finalist’s disappearance in Syria a decade ago By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Substack wins first US court case for independent journalist in $1m defamation suit 'Think twice before messing with creators' say Substack bosses as its Defender initiative dismissed a case for SpyTalk By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Scottish publishers urge government to create their own Local News Fund Independent news outlets warn Scotland could fall behind as UK and Wales invest in local journalism support without them By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Guardian to create 55 new jobs in global push for digital and visual journalism The Guardian is investing in dozens of new roles across the UK, US, and Australia to expand its video, audio, and data journalism, as part of a major drive to reach new audiences and secure its digital future By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads The Economist Play, a low-price subscription for audio, video, games and newsletters The Economist's new subscription tier pilots in Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, in a bid to attract 'globally-minded audiences' and adapt to changing news habits By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Super users dominate news app engagement, Pugpig report finds Users who engage with features like games, audio, video, search, save and sharing spend considerably longer in the app than those who don't By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads IPSO Annual Report: Two thirds of complaints resolved in favour of the public, press standards on the rise The UK press regulator also receives a complaint about the UK press every 17 minutes By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
