Quick reads BBC and Birmingham City University launch specialist centre for creative skills The initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, strengthen Birmingham’s creative sector and support regional growth beyond London By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads RISJ report: Definitions of 'news' shifting, core standards still matter News is still defined in classic terms by most people, but a growing minority puts influencers and emerging subjects like gaming and fashion into the mix By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Pew study: Americans value press freedom, but most want limits to ensure accuracy US consumers hold nuanced, sometimes conflicting views on press freedom — supporting a free press in theory, but often willing to allow government or tech companies to restrict content in the name of security or accuracy By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads OpenAI-WAN-IFRA initiative to futureproof Ukrainian media New masterclass and catalyst programmes give Ukrainian newsrooms hands-on support to adopt AI, bolster resilience and drive innovation By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Man of Many launches podcast on modern fatherhood The Australian publisher breaks down clichés using data and candid conversations to explore how men parent in 2026 By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Media Party Barcelona 2026: two weeks to go Registration is now open and free for all attendees, including journalists, technologists, and media leaders By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads Journalists invited to help restore trust in UK Media The research, part of an international project led in the UK by the University of Lancashire, aims to identify the qualities that define journalism and help rebuild public trust By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads The Independent’s Climate 100 returns for 2026, spotlighting global climate leaders The annual list celebrates the most influential voices shaping the debate on climate change By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads PPA pilots paid work experience programme with four major publishers Immediate, Bauer Media, Hearst UK and Shard Financial Media are the first publishers to back an initiative to break down financial barriers into journalism By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
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
