How a Bangladesh daily has been engaging readers during COVID-19

It’s been quite a while that the news media started facing several problems due to the altered economic reality induced by the pandemic.

Where is advertising headed?

Will advertising-led business models survive in a post-pandemic world? What is the future of Programmatic? Are advertising alliances between premium publishers the way forward? These were some of the big questions tackled by three industry experts who discussed the future of advertising in a session at WAN-IFRA’s Asian Media Leaders eSummit.

WAN-IFRA Women in News Launches Study on Sexual Harassment in the Media Industry – Africa to be focus of first phase of study

2020-08-17. Nairobi, Kenya – WAN-IFRA Women in News and City University of London are conducting a major research study into sexual harassment in the media workplace in select countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the Arab Region and Southeast Asia. This study builds on research done in 2018 which identified a gap in available data on sexual harassment in media specifically in these regions.

Global rights groups call for the release of Bangladeshi journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol

2020-08-13. In a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, civil society defenders of free expression from all over the world call for the immediate release of Shafiqul Islam Kajol and accountability for his mistreatment.

Combatting Africa’s infodemic with a WhatsApp-only publication

The off-label use of WhatsApp as a news distributor has created an opportunity for readers to redefine what it means to have a digital experience, but there’s no clear business model just yet, writes Pontsho Pillane.

Indian daily raises mask awareness with campaign

Kerala, a southern state in India, was initially acclaimed across the globe for its effective measures in curbing the spread of COVID-19 within the state, however, with the restrictions easing, a second wave of positive cases emerged.

Why publishers must consider their distinctive value, VIP audiences and a digital-only future

Asian publishers and programme leaders deep-dive into key transformation strategies at the inaugural Newsroom and Business Transformation Asia programme to tackle disruption-related challenges and prepare for the post-pandemic era.

The arrest of Apple Daily’s publisher is an assault against Hong Kong’s citizens’ freedoms

2020-08-10. WAN-IFRA and the World Editors Forum have expressed grave concern over the arrest in Hong Kong on Monday of Jimmy Lai, the founder and publisher of Apple Daily, the continued detention of Hopewell Chin’ono, a Zimbabwean journalist and 2010 Nieman Fellow and the increased jail time for Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein in Egypt.

WAN-IFRA Women in News Leadership Accelerator launches in Vietnam

2020-08-07. WAN-IFRA Women in News (WIN) Leadership Accelerator programme kicks off in Vietnam. The 2-month long (August-September 2020) career training for women journalists and editors will include sessions on career development, media management, and gender balance in content. With COVID-19 changing the way news organizations operate, the programme will help women journalists acquire new skills and build their capacity for more successful careers.

Lessons from the jungle for a post COVID-19 future

People look for strong leadership during times of crisis such as the current coronavirus pandemic, Neal Cross, Co-founder and Chairman of PictureWealth, told participants during WAN-IFRA’s recent Asian Media Leaders eSummit.