WNMC.19: How Gannett drives digital subscriptions

With more than 100 daily newspapers and related web sites spread across the United States, Gannett has the enviable luxury to test and tweak its evolving digital subscription strategy across its group.

Diversified business models crucial to digital survival of African news media

Digital advertising alone will not provide a sustainable future for digital news in Africa. According to Nic Newman, senior research fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University, news publishers will need a mixed bag of diversified revenue streams to survive, including subscription membership, contributions, events, branded content and other services.

Winners of WAN-IFRA’s North American Digital Media Awards 2019 announced in New York

The winners of this year’s WAN-IFRA North American Digital Media Awards were announced on the night of June 24 during a special ceremony at the end of the Digital Media North America Conference in New York City.

DMNA19: Growing a product culture is crucial

The third edition of WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media North America Conference brought together international delegates and a high-powered line-up of speakers from leading publications to discuss the growing importance of product in news media companies.

WNMC.19: Rebuilding audiences’ trust in algorithms

How are newspapers currently approaching content personalisation? Could it open new ways for publishers to build stronger relationships with their audiences? How can tech startups support the news industry in exploring the benefits of personalisation?

UN Report – World’s press demands justice for Jamal Khashoggi

In a damning report released Wednesday, 19 June, the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial killing, Agnes Callamard, concluded there was credible evidence of individual liability amongst high-level Saudi officials, including Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Finding the balance – when is reporting from a danger zone worth it?

The world is a more dangerous place for journalists than ever before. And as the appetite for stories that accurately represent situations on the ground persists, journalists continue to take risks in order to get a story. But how do journalists balance the importance of seeking the truth – wherever that might take them – with ensuring their personal safety? And how can editors support them?

The Backstory – Managing safety: What editors can do to keep journalists safe

SEASON 2 NOW ON AIR! In our first season The Backstory explored a wide range of issues from our global network, and we’re now back for Season 2 which examines in-depth the many facets of the conversation around Safety of Journalists.

WNMC.19 panel: ‘AI is not a tech trend anymore’

The News Labs and Innovation session at the World News Media Congress in Glasgow explored the most pressing topics in the media innovation scene today: AI, machine learning and voice.

Experimenting with smart speaker technology at BBC Voice

Voice may be the next big technological shift in the way our audiences consume the news, but is your organisation ready?