WAN-IFRA and WordProof are conducting a study that looks at news publishers’ attitudes about blockchain technology, and how publishers are using blockchain today. We are asking media and data experts to share their insights to help inform an upcoming article […]

Scott C. Schurz was recognised for his dedication, achievements, and leadership in the field of journalism. He devoted his whole life to journalism and was widely known as a strong defender of press freedom and freedom of expression through his […]

“As everyone has been reminding us, great things happen when the community comes together and connects at the World News Media Congress for much needed, face-to-face discussions about the future of our industry,” said Vincent Peyrègne, WAN-IFRA CEO. “By moving […]

How can we help journalists report on complex scientific issues in a way the public can understand and trust? Can we support science journalists in developing richer skillsets, allowing them to scrutinize research findings more effectively and better understand scientific […]

Above image: Dr. Wolfgang Kummer AG. at a hot-metal Linotype machine in the print shop of the Hessenpark open-air museum in Neu-Anspach, Germany, on 30 September 2017. Photo by Manfred Werfel. By Manfred Werfel Born on 10 May 1927, Kummer’s […]

It will be necessary to optimise the targeting processes of profiles obtained with IDs or first-party cookies. Publishers will also have to see what role Google plays, with its alternative to cookies, FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts), a system that […]

JTI offers publishers three options to engage with their credibility tool – ranging from self-assessment to a full-on, audited certification mark. At its simplest, the free online self-assessment process allows any media organisation to check their newsroom processes and policies […]

Media sustainability and getting the business model that works for us has been on our minds for a while. I first came across this not-for-profit approach after talking to editors from Nikkei, a private media house in Japan, which is […]

Stars4Media recent call for proposals resulted in applications well beyond the expected target. The programme received more than 80 innovation projects after its first round of applications. They represent 330 professionals from 17 countries. Some unpaired projects are still looking for EU-based partners. […]

It’s no secret that the pandemic dealt publishers a severe blow last year, especially their print activities. Both ad and circulation revenues declined significantly globally. The World Printers Forum conducted a survey of print executives near the end of last […]