Quick reads LION Publishers report: US local newsrooms see 60 per cent revenue growth with targeted support A three-year LION Publishers programme shows that assessment, coaching, and funding help independent newsrooms boost sustainability and revenue. By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Google to pay £30m to SA media as inquiry exposes tech giants' market dominance A two-year investigation has revealed how major digital platforms control information access in South Africa while failing to adequately compensate local news publishers, prompting a landmark payment from Google By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads FT Strategies report: AI search forces publishers to rethink revenue and content discovery Falling search traffic and the rise of AI-generated answers are pushing publishers to diversify discovery channels and adapt their business strategies By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Three quarters of journalists lack time or budget to train in AI, finds Trint report AI is widely used in newsrooms for tasks like transcription and translation, but journalists say ethical concerns and the need for new technical skills are growing priorities By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Taboola releases press coverage data on UK TV reality shows Strictly Come Dancing racked up 55 million article views in the past three months By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads New £15k fellowship for long-form public interest journalism A new fellowship will support one non-fiction writer each year to produce independent investigative journalism on issues of public relevance By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Call to join focus group on journalism job adverts Journo Resources founder Jem Collins is seeking a diverse range of UK journalists to explore how to make journalism recruitment more inclusive By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads The i Paper, The Press and Journal, and The Courier scoop impact awards The annual Making a Difference awards recognise journalism that drives change, with this year’s winners exposing injustices and securing support for affected communities By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Applications open for the News Product Management Certification 2026 Strengthen your product leadership and collaboration skills By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads Freelance Journalism Awards 2025: Meet the Winners! Discover this year’s standout journalists, from specialist writers to early career stars, and find out who took home top honours By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads WAN-IFRA launches Gen Z-led initiative to deepen news engagement The Future Audiences Initiative aims to unite established newsrooms and independent creators through collaboration, training, and innovation By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Independent publisher calls on journalists to join Carbon Literacy Action Day The Northern Eco is offering climate action training to journalists and communicators as part of a global initiative to boost carbon literacy By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
