Meeting the audience where they are: How Local News International is rewriting the rules of news delivery Dave Jorgenson and Lauren Saks built one of journalism's most successful social media presences at The Washington Post. Now, with Local News International, they're taking that playbook independent – w...

@davejorgenson.bsky.social and @laurensaks.bsky.social built one of journalism’s most successful social media presences at @washingtonpost.com. Now, with Local News International, they’re taking that playbook independent – with ‘Zero Regrets’.
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Martin Schori on hiring for yesterday while bracing for tomorrow When did you last hire someone without knowing exactly what they'd do on day one? If the answer is never – or not recently – Martin Schori thinks that's worth sitting with. The future of media may dep...

When did you last hire someone without knowing exactly what they’d do on day one? If the answer is never – or not recently – outgoing Aftonbladet's AI & innovation officer Martin Schori thinks that’s worth sitting with.
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Reporter at the helm: Adeyeye Joseph on leading with Punch, reckoning with AI, and journalism's enduring purpose The editor in chief and managing director of Nigeria's most powerful newspaper brings a reporter's instincts, a researcher's rigour and a servant leader’s approach to the challenges facing media – and shares sage advice for Africa and beyond.

“Do two things unfailingly: One, be skeptical of all things, but not cynical; and two, read broadly but think deeply.” – Adeyeye Joseph, EIC and MD of Nigeria’s Punch Newspapers offers sage advice for #journalists, #editors and #newsrooms in Africa and beyond.
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‘Ukraine’s voice in the world’: How the Kyiv Independent keeps ongoing war in the headlines Ukraine’s leading English-language newsroom – forged through four years of full-scale war, and now reaching millions of readers worldwide – exists to tell Ukraine’s story and ensure the world does not...

'When we started @kyivindependent.com our goal was to be Ukraine’s voice in the world, and the world’s window onto Ukraine. Our team worked with this vision, and fast-forwarding to 2026, we are exactly that.' EiC Olga Rudenko and CEO Daryna Shevchenko on #warreporting
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Oksana Brovko on four years of war in Ukraine: Moving beyond survival to securing independence “When this war ends, the history of this country will not be written only by generals and politicians. It will also be written by journalists in small towns who did not switch off the lights, even whe...

"Ukraine is not an exception. It is a warning and a lesson. If democratic societies do not invest in independent journalism before the crisis arrives, they will pay a much higher price when it does."
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Monetising journalism: Is true crime the prime niche for you? True crime news products have helped a handful of publishers into the premium content realm, growing huge audiences. But can the revenue match the hype?

True crime is a lure for media consumption, ranking just below comedy and entertainment in listener popularity in the US, and just below sports in the UK. And it is the most common topic among the top-ranked podcasts.
But can the revenue match the hype?
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From gaming streams to breaking news: How digital natives are redefining local journalism at The Baltimore Banner A community theatre artist, gaming YouTuber turned eSports host is not a typical newsroom hire – and that's precisely the point. As local journalism fights for relevance and revenue, outlets like The ...

A gaming community theatre artistturned eSports host is not a typical newsroom hire – and that’s precisely the point.
As local journalism fights for relevance and revenue, skills forged on Twitch & TikTok may be exactly what trusted reporting needs right now.
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The (security) keys to our hearts We’re showing our favorite digital security tools some love in our newsletter this week. Read up on why we love security keys.

We’ve been sending valentines to our favorite digital security tools for the past few weeks.

Want to know which one got our final valentine this season? Read our digital security newsletter (and subscribe):

Introducing the Sports User Needs model: a new framework for audience-centric sports content strategy A decade after the User Needs Model was first adopted, the Sports User Needs Model offers a new editorial framework for this ‘emotionally charged, commercially pressured’ sector. Dmitry Shishkin unpac...

A decade after the User Needs Model was first adopted, the Sports User Needs Model offers a new framework for this ‘emotionally charged, commercially pressured’ sector. @dmitryshishkin.bsky.social unpacks five common newsroom concerns about this audience-driven tool. wan-ifra.org/2026/02/intr...

‘Journalism done with, not just for, the audience:’ Lessons from Straits Times Editor Jaime Ho explains how community-driven reporting builds trust, delivers impact and keeps legacy media relevant in a fast-changing world.

"Expectations have fundamentally changed. We need to relook our fundamental relationship with those we serve, how we serve them, and why."
@thestraitstimes.bsky.social editor Jaime Ho shares insights on embedding community-driven journalism into newsroom strategy.
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DHS calls leaks a threat. Here’s what we wouldn’t know without them Recent leaks have exposed DHS’s warrantless home invasions, targeting of protesters, surveillance overreach, and propaganda campaigns

DHS calls whistleblowers a “threat to national security.”

But without leaks to the press, the public wouldn’t know that ICE is entering homes without warrants, labeling protesters “domestic terrorists,” building mass surveillance tools with Big Tech, or pushing propaganda.

Dear media, stop acting like Trump means what he says Whether over "a deal" on Greenland or a "pivot" on ICE, we need far more skepticism

Dear media, stop acting like Trump means what he says
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The unusual thing about Moltbook is its users. To join the online chat room, you have to be an artificial-intelligence bot. No humans allowed econ.st/4bzXn3y

Illustration: The Economist

How to Film ICE Filming federal agents in public is legal, but avoiding a dangerous—even deadly—confrontation isn’t guaranteed. Here’s how to record ICE and CBP agents as safely as possible and have an impact.

"Unfortunately, there is no way to film 'safely' right now — I think everybody may be taking a risk because of how aggressive and brazen and outright illegal ICE’s conduct has been," FPF's @trevortimm.bsky.social told @wired.com.

Tarbell Grants Tarbell Grants offers awards of $1,000 - $20,000 to support journalism on AI and its impacts.

The Tarbell Center for AI Journalism is offering reporting grants from $1k–$20k for original, in-depth reporting on artificial intelligence and its societal impacts from experienced journalists. Writers, editors, producers – freelancers or staff – can apply by 8 March.
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Fragile, eroded: ‘Global press freedom needs robust, varied survival strategies’ The latest World Press Trends Outlook reveals a critical state of affairs, made even grimmer by the White House’s attacks on the press, last week’s FBI raid of a Washington Post journalist's home, and...

The new World Press Trends Outlook reveals a dire state of affairs, made grimmer with White House attacks on press, FBI raiding a @washingtonpost.com journalist's home, and this week's killing of three Egyptian journalists in Gaza. How to safeguard press freedom?
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One year of Trump’s war on the press Peter Vandermeersch took a closer look at what one year of Trump’s second term has meant for the media. Here's his status report.

@petervandermeersch.bsky.social took a closer look at what one year of Trump’s second term has meant for the media. Here’s his status report.
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WAN-IFRA appoints Lena K Samuelsson as Executive Strategic Advisor WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, has appointed Lena K Samuelsson as Executive Strategic Advisor, reinforcing the organisation’s mission to be a leading and valuable global partner f...

WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, has appointed Swedish journalist and media executive Lena K Samuelsson as Executive Strategic Advisor, reinforcing the organisation’s mission to be a leading and valuable global partner for news publishers.
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Hacking the ‘Dictator’s Playbook’: How to navigate retaliation, selective access, and (self-)censorship 2026-01-09. How can newsrooms respond in an era of escalating attacks? Legal advisers share practical strategies, plus: we offer a checklist every newsroom needs.

‘Censorship today revoked credentials, restricted access, visa and border uncertainty for foreign journalists, explicit retaliation against editorial independence and abuse of financial, security, or privacy laws.’
Legal advisers share practical strategies for newsrooms.
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#NewsCreatorExchange: Adriana Lacy on bridging journalism and influence 2026-01-09. Award-winning US media entrepreneur shares how newsrooms can thrive in an increasingly creator-driven online world: By combining investigative reporting with personality-led distribution –...

Award-winning US media entrepreneur @adrianalacy.com shares how newsrooms can thrive in an increasingly creator-driven online world: By combining investigative reporting with personality-led distribution – and building teams that reach audiences where they live.
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Wanted: keyboard volunteers to Spotlight Press Freedom 2025-02-05. Grassroots media advocacy group Ink-stained Wretches is recruiting news warriors to devote 30 minutes to beating back ongoing existential threats and building a culture of appreciation for...

Have you got 30 minutes to fight for #PressFreedom in 2026?

Join the #SpotlightPressFreedom campaign to promote @unesco.org May 3rd #WorldPressFreedomDay.

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A Framework for Labelling and Identifying News Sources In an era dominated by polarising algorithms, generative AI, and pervasive information chaos, ambiguity threatens the very fabric of democratic debate. A multi-layered approach that combines unambiguo...

'In the face of widespread information chaos, the most promising and durable solutions are not those imposed by governments, but those rooted in industry-led self-regulation, radical transparency, and the adoption of universal technical standards.' - Vincent Peyrègne

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AI & news publishers: new lawsuits and deals Plus: Journalism in the new Syria | AI and climate change | Ai in the Global South Journalism Today. 8 Dec 2025 Research | Reporting | Fellowships | Leadership 🗞️ Our top story New York Times vs Perpl...

The latest edition of our daily roundup on journalism is out, featuring new lawsuits against Perplexity AI for copyright infringement and readings on journalism in the new Syria, AI and climate, and so much more

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Rethinking journalism: a new framework to show and measure the value of what you do 2025-11-28. Pioneering Paraguayan journalist, researcher and media entrepreneur Jazmín Acuña introduces a next-level model of journalism that promises longevity beyond today’s content-centric approach...

Pioneering Paraguayan journalist, researcher and media entrepreneur Jazmín Acuña introduces Change-Centric Journalism, the next-level model that promises longevity beyond today’s content-centric approach.
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🛶 Prejudice often sows distrust across borders in Central and Eastern Europe.

👁️These stories investigate cooperation where environmental activists resist business interests, nationalist politicians, and cross-border complexities.

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gijn.org Tips for Identifying New Funding Sources for Investigative Journalism

“I think investigative journalism has a huge opportunity… we can show how we create spaces of real freedom with verified information in the middle of a very disrupted world, where there is lots of disinformation.”

— María Teresa Ronderos, director of EL CLIP.

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'Instead of asking: “How do we get them to read more news?” Perhaps we should ask: “How do we build a news experience more people want – or even better, feel they •must• – be part of?” - Aftonbladet's Head of AI and Innovation and Deputy Publisher, Martin Schori
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Normalise, remind (repeat), educate: Trauma solutions for newsrooms 2025-11-14. As attacks on news media professionals increase on all fronts and the impact of moral injury gains momentum, Professor Anthony Feinstein, global expert on mental health in journalism, illu...

As attacks on news media professionals increase on all fronts and moral injury gains momentum, Anthony Feinstein, global expert on mental health in journalism, illustrates why newsroom wellness deserves priority – and outlines pathways to a culture of care.
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