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£12m Local News Fund: a drop in the ocean or the start of new beginnings? — Photo by Daniela Paola Alchapar / Unsplash

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£12m Local News Fund: a drop in the ocean or the start of new beginnings?

I asked you about how you'd spent new government digital innovation money to keep local news in business and sent it to the DCMS - here's what I found out

By Jacob Granger • 7 min read

How The Economist captures the young generation in the age of AI — Ramaa Sharma (left, How We Do This) in conversation with Luka Bradley-Jones (right, The Economist) on 14 May at Newsrewired. Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson

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How The Economist captures the young generation in the age of AI

The 180-year-old publisher is betting on video, streaming and artificial intelligence to win over younger audiences — and keep them

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

A reality check with creator-led news brands: How to make it on your own — Isabelle Roughol (Democracy for Sale), Jim Waterson (London Centric) and Daniel Ionescu (Millennial Masters) at Newsrewired (14 May). Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson

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A reality check with creator-led news brands: How to make it on your own

Journalists-turned-entrepreneurs at London Centric, Millennial Masters and Democracy for Sale discuss 80-hour workweeks, thrifty tech stacks and growth strategies

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

Quick reads

One-minute news updates

Only three per cent of flagship news bulletins focus on solutions or progress, study claims

A new analysis reveals that the vast majority of BBC and ITV News at Ten coverage centres on crisis and negativity, making it hard for most journalists to switch off from work

1 min read

Sky News rolls out premium podcast subscription as listening numbers double

Sky News will debut a paid podcast service in June, offering ad-free listening, bonus content, and exclusive community access as podcast demand surges

1 min read

The Economist launches Ashoka, its first weekly column dedicated to India

The move follows a dedicated Indian and Asian-wide newsletter, appealing to the worlds biggest population

1 min read

The Lead acquires The Knot, expanding its local news network

The Lead’s roster of national and local Substack newsletters has added a new title, bringing “optimistic reporting” to North Staffordshire

1 min read

Mediahuis joins SPUR Coalition to help set global AI standards for journalism

European publisher Mediahuis becomes a founding member of the SPUR Coalition, joining major UK media groups to push for fair use of journalism in AI.

1 min read

New SLAPP guidance and advice hub for journalists facing legal intimidation

SLAPPstraining.org provides case studies and interviews with prominent journalists who have faced legal threats designed to silence their work

1 min read

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Actionable tips to take back to your newsroom

How to doxx yourself: A practical guide for journalists — Dr Rebecca Whittington is delivering an anti-doxxing workshop at Newsrewired (14 May). Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson

How to doxx yourself: A practical guide for journalists

Do you really know how much of yourself is out in the open? Find out now with this step-by-step guide from Reach plc’s online safety editor, Rebecca Whittington

By Jacob Granger • 2 min read

Your questions answered: An AMA with Reddit and The Times — Oliver Wrighton (Reddit, left) and Rachel Duffy (The Times, right) at Newsrewired, 14 May 2026. Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson

Your questions answered: An AMA with Reddit and The Times

We embraced the popular Q&A format Reddit is known for to give you a platform-publisher perspective on this emerging space for news content and community engagement

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

This journalist turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a newsgame because articles don't cut it

This journalist turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a newsgame because articles don't cut it

Jakub Gornicki built a browser game in 17 days, solo, using AI as a coding tool. The result raises a question every newsroom should be asking: what happens when the barrier to building something stops being technical?

By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read

How do you break into journalism if you can't afford to work for free? — Photo by RUT MIIT / Unsplash

How do you break into journalism if you can't afford to work for free?

When exposure doesn't pay the bills, try investing in the things that don't cost the earth: your network, your stories and most importantly, yourself

By Kara Evans • 3 min read

Quick reads

One-minute news updates

Only three per cent of flagship news bulletins focus on solutions or progress, study claims

A new analysis reveals that the vast majority of BBC and ITV News at Ten coverage centres on crisis and negativity, making it hard for most journalists to switch off from work

1 min read

Sky News rolls out premium podcast subscription as listening numbers double

Sky News will debut a paid podcast service in June, offering ad-free listening, bonus content, and exclusive community access as podcast demand surges

1 min read

The Economist launches Ashoka, its first weekly column dedicated to India

The move follows a dedicated Indian and Asian-wide newsletter, appealing to the worlds biggest population

1 min read

The Lead acquires The Knot, expanding its local news network

The Lead’s roster of national and local Substack newsletters has added a new title, bringing “optimistic reporting” to North Staffordshire

1 min read

Mediahuis joins SPUR Coalition to help set global AI standards for journalism

European publisher Mediahuis becomes a founding member of the SPUR Coalition, joining major UK media groups to push for fair use of journalism in AI.

1 min read

New SLAPP guidance and advice hub for journalists facing legal intimidation

SLAPPstraining.org provides case studies and interviews with prominent journalists who have faced legal threats designed to silence their work

1 min read

UK press freedom: RSF Index reveals global crisis and rising risks at home

The average global score for press freedom is at its lowest since the Index began in 2002 - as legal threats emerge as the fastest-growing silencer of journalism

2 min read

Washington Post joins news aggregation app Cafeyn in bid for global growth

The US giant joins a platform with more than 2.5 million users and 5000 other news sources worldwide

1 min read

Community spotlight

Your say, your views

Community spotlight

Your say, your views

'Treat us as people, not a story,' abuse survivors tell news organisations — Jo Healey (centre) speaking at a WHO conference in Geneva. Credit: A. Tardy

'Treat us as people, not a story,' abuse survivors tell news organisations

Interviewees who have experienced sexual abuse ask journalists to remember they're talking to someone in recovery - they need choices, follow-ups and to feel believed

By Jo Healey • 4 min read

'Don’t shoot the messenger': My call to defend press freedom in a global crisis — Journalist, media safety and mental health expert Hannah Storm

'Don’t shoot the messenger': My call to defend press freedom in a global crisis

Journalists around the world face increasing difficulty, despair and danger in the line of duty - we must continue spotlighting these voices because silencing reporters endangers democracy itself

By Hannah Storm • 4 min read

Journalism's invisible labour: the price of managing reader relationships

Journalism's invisible labour: the price of managing reader relationships

Relationship building is often treated as a feel-good add-on. For many journalists, it is skilled, risky, load-bearing work that shapes whether public accountability is actually possible

By Patrick Johnson • 5 min read

Things I wish I'd known before my first visit to Perugia's IJF

Things I wish I'd known before my first visit to Perugia's IJF

A first-timer's field guide and a helpful reminder to those who've been there before

By Iryna Chernukha • 4 min read

Why graduate entry into online publishing has never been harder

Why graduate entry into online publishing has never been harder

"For a UK graduate, the dream of joining a thriving, mid-sized digital publication is being erased by a search engine that prefers to scrape and summarise content rather than reward the humans who wrote it"

By Vic Daniels • 2 min read

I've been covering the creator economy - here's what journalists need to know

I've been covering the creator economy - here's what journalists need to know

Have you heard of the major and minor platform rule? Test out these creator secrets to grow and monetise your own following

By Sofia Aira • 6 min read

When experiments become movements: The rise of live journalism in an age of doubt

When experiments become movements: The rise of live journalism in an age of doubt

Journalists are stepping onto stages and into neighbourhood halls to tell their stories live, raw and unfiltered

By Vera Penêda • 6 min read

Why personality-led journalism isn’t just branding – it's revenue infrastructure

Why personality-led journalism isn’t just branding – it's revenue infrastructure

SMS continues to prove that audiences want brief and trustworthy updates that haven't been tainted by algorithms

By Mike Donoghue • 5 min read

How AI killed my 44-year career in journalism

How AI killed my 44-year career in journalism

I've survived four decades in journalism, through redundancy and quitting on principle. But I now face a new challenge I cannot surmount: AI is asking me to part with my expertise for last-century rates of pay

By Chris Boiling • 4 min read

How EenVandaag built an interaction team that strengthens journalism

How EenVandaag built an interaction team that strengthens journalism

A Dutch current affairs programme transformed its newsroom by making real-time audience interaction a core editorial practice, using chat products to surface questions, clarify reporting, and build trust

By Gerson Veenstra • 4 min read

Discover

Deep thinking and expert analysis

Preparing for the second act of AI: agents, liquid content and AI deals — Ezra Eeman, strategy and innovation director, NPO delivering a keynote speech at Newsrewired (14 May). Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson

Preparing for the second act of AI: agents, liquid content and AI deals

People are spending less time with news, and the way they consume it is changing rapidly. So what should publishers do about it?

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

Newsrewired liveblog: Follow along with the talks — Newsrewired 26 May 2026. Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansoon

Newsrewired liveblog: Follow along with the talks

AI, user needs, social media and more - don't miss the main talking points across our flagship study tour (13 May) and digital journalism conference (14 May)

By Jacob Granger • 1 min read

RISJ report: Video is expanding the podcasting audience, not replacing it — Reuters Institute senior research fellow Nic Newman speaking at Newsrewired, 15 November 2023. Credit: Marten Publishing

RISJ report: Video is expanding the podcasting audience, not replacing it

Big publishers are launching audio-only subscriptions, while podcast specialists turn to events, merch, and bonus content to beat paywall resistance

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

Journalism and media events in 2026 — Newsrewired May 2025 - credit: Marten Publishing

Journalism and media events in 2026

Conferences and study weeks are fantastic opportunities to get the latest updates on the industry and network with your peers

By Marcela Kunova • 7 min read

Training

Sub-editing skills: live Zoom course

Sub-editing skills: live Zoom course

23 June 2026 - This highly practical one-day Zoom course teaches all the skills needed to edit copy to the highest standard

By Martin Lloyd • 2 min read

Proofreading for journalists, PRs and comms

Proofreading for journalists, PRs and comms

20 May 2026 - This highly interactive one-day live Zoom course will teach you how to proofread to a high standard

By Martin Lloyd • 2 min read

Hands-on AI for Journalists: an intensive bootcamp

Hands-on AI for Journalists: an intensive bootcamp

3 June 2026 - Build confident, ethical, day-to-day AI workflows — from brief, research and pitching to editing and publication — in one hands-on day

By Harriet Meyer • 2 min read

Copywriting for freelance journalists

Copywriting for freelance journalists

Online, flexible course: With the video version of Jackie Barrie’s sellout live course, you will learn how to transfer your journalism skills to copywriting, at your own pace - plus a free copy of Jackie's book

By Jackie Barrie • 2 min read

Humans in journalism

Deep connection and human stories

Experts to follow: Newsrewired speakers

Experts to follow: Newsrewired speakers

Connect with 300+ industry experts who have shared our stage and delivered cutting-edge insights on the shifting media landscape

By Jacob Granger • 14 min read

Media needs to take a stand against Reform’s press bans — Natalie Fahy, senior editor for Nottinghamshire Live and the Nottingham Post

Media needs to take a stand against Reform’s press bans

Newly-elected councillors in England are being told not to speak to the press

By Natalie Fahy • 3 min read

From manosphere to femicide: Investigating misogyny and violence against women — Left to right: Gabriela Keller, Laís Martins, Polina Bachlakova and Mayya Chernobylskaya

From manosphere to femicide: Investigating misogyny and violence against women

What links football stars, spyware, and Spanish influencers? Explore how journalists are uncovering the hidden systems that enable violence against women — and the dangers they face in the process

By Ana P Santos • 9 min read

Humour and survival: A visual essay of US local newsrooms — Ann Hermes, photojournalist and visual storyteller

Humour and survival: A visual essay of US local newsrooms

Ann Hermes has spent six years photographing the fading world of US local news, capturing the humour and humanity of newsroom life alongside the melancholy of an industry in retreat

By Katerina Voutsina • 9 min read

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Explore our archive of articles, interviews, and creative projects

Preparing for the second act of AI: agents, liquid content and AI deals — Ezra Eeman, strategy and innovation director, NPO delivering a keynote speech at Newsrewired (14 May). Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson

News

Preparing for the second act of AI: agents, liquid content and AI deals

People are spending less time with news, and the way they consume it is changing rapidly. So what should publishers do about it?

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

How to doxx yourself: A practical guide for journalists — Dr Rebecca Whittington is delivering an anti-doxxing workshop at Newsrewired (14 May). Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson

News

How to doxx yourself: A practical guide for journalists

Do you really know how much of yourself is out in the open? Find out now with this step-by-step guide from Reach plc’s online safety editor, Rebecca Whittington

By Jacob Granger • 2 min read

Experts to follow: Newsrewired speakers

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Experts to follow: Newsrewired speakers

Connect with 300+ industry experts who have shared our stage and delivered cutting-edge insights on the shifting media landscape

By Jacob Granger • 14 min read

Newsrewired liveblog: Follow along with the talks — Newsrewired 26 May 2026. Credit: Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansoon

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Newsrewired liveblog: Follow along with the talks

AI, user needs, social media and more - don't miss the main talking points across our flagship study tour (13 May) and digital journalism conference (14 May)

By Jacob Granger • 1 min read

Media needs to take a stand against Reform’s press bans — Natalie Fahy, senior editor for Nottinghamshire Live and the Nottingham Post

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Media needs to take a stand against Reform’s press bans

Newly-elected councillors in England are being told not to speak to the press

By Natalie Fahy • 3 min read

'Treat us as people, not a story,' abuse survivors tell news organisations — Jo Healey (centre) speaking at a WHO conference in Geneva. Credit: A. Tardy

News

'Treat us as people, not a story,' abuse survivors tell news organisations

Interviewees who have experienced sexual abuse ask journalists to remember they're talking to someone in recovery - they need choices, follow-ups and to feel believed

By Jo Healey • 4 min read

This journalist turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a newsgame because articles don't cut it

News

This journalist turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a newsgame because articles don't cut it

Jakub Gornicki built a browser game in 17 days, solo, using AI as a coding tool. The result raises a question every newsroom should be asking: what happens when the barrier to building something stops being technical?

By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read

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