Why journalists need to talk about workplace burnout right now

Journalists are overwhelmed by the information they process in their working day and want to explore solutions with third-party providers and management to make it more manageable, writes digital editor and consultant John Crowley.

Exploring revenue models at DMAfrica in Johannesburg

WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Africa 2018 conference wasn’t about journalism per se, it was about how to make good journalism sustainable. The question then is: What makes digital media in Africa so unique?

Your view? Canada’s proposed tax break on digital subscriptions

Last week, Canada’s Finance Minister announced C$595 million (about 395 million euros) in tax incentives aimed at helping Canadian news publishers offset labour costs associated with reporting, in addition to tax credits for people who subscribe to digital news services.

Study: Is it time to stop chasing ‘shiny things’ and move towards sustainable innovation?

Journalism suffers from a “Shiny Things Syndrome,” obsessively pursuing technology without clear and informed strategies, according to a new report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.

The best of African digital honoured at DMAfrica 2018

The best of African digital media were honoured with WAN-IFRA African Digital Media Awards 2018 during our conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, in late November, where the spotlight was shone on forward-looking digital innovations likely to be drivers of disruptive media excellence.

Building bridges between newsbrands and the people

Next year’s World News Media Congress (WNMC.19) will explore Newsbrands. Audiences. And the gap between. With total audience numbers for many publishers at an all-time high – thanks to digital reach – and trust in quality journalism showing signs of turning despite sustained attack, what’s the issue?

Smart speakers are taking off, but news consumption remains low

The uptake of smart speakers has more than doubled between 2017 and 2018 in the US, the UK, and Germany. But what do users think about of the news services offered on these devices? So far, not much, according to a recent study by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.

How a paywall helped Austria’s Kleine Zeitung hone its digital strategy

While introducing a paywall came with an initial massive traffic loss for Austria’s Kleine Zeitung, it has helped the newspaper power the change towards a more digital mindset, and boost brand awareness among users.

Artificial intelligence demands genuine journalism

Journalists, fear not Artificial Intelligence, for it may be the saviour of our trade, writes Maria Teresa Ronderos, Director of OSF’s Programme on Independent Journalism.

A year of news innovation in Africa

As we prepare to announce the winners of our 2018 African Digital Media Awards, we talk to some of the 2017 winners.