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With intimidation lawsuits on the rise, journalists need to strengthen their legal knowledge and collaborate with peers to counter censorship attempts

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Building a better future for public interest news

The News Futures 2035 project brought together more than 300 experts in search of better ways to supply sustainable, trustworthy news in the UK

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Podcast articleSupporting LGBTQ colleagues in the newsroom, with Finbarr Toesland

Nearly nine in 10 LGBTQ journalists receive abuse and harassment targeting their sexuality, with many not flagging up issues or leaving the industry

European broadcasters must address on-screen diversity

Women get 39 per cent of the screen time on the BBC, but it is not alone in failing to reflect society equally

Posted by Lars Damgaard Nielsen on 28/06/23

Affordable, lightweight and discreet: going mojo when filming in hospitals

Swapping the big cameras for smartphones builds trust with sources and does not impede busy doctors

Posted by Cassius Rayner on 27/06/23

'Don't force the readers to make assumptions'

Non-profit newsroom Global Press has found that three quarters of US readers prefer in-depth coverage produced by local reporters that goes beyond conflict-driven narratives

Posted by Jacob Granger on 26/06/23

Buzzfeed, Gal-dem, VICE…: What the closure of big digital media brands means for freelancers

The pitching pool for social-first content is shrinking, raising concerns about the lack of spaces where young writers and those from marginalised backgrounds can get their stories commissioned

Posted by Emma McAndrew on 23/06/23

Podcast article#MeToo inside the newsroom, with Jane Bradley and Lucy Siegle

The author of a recent NYT piece about sexual misconduct in the media industry and her core source have a message: the onus is on newsrooms - not victims - to expose sexual predators

Posted by Jacob Granger on 22/06/23

PINF launches interactive map of UK local news sector

The pilot project aims to highlight news deserts that need support from policymakers and philanthropists. But it needs your input to help it grow

Posted by Jacob Granger on 22/06/23

How to future-proof your newsroom with AI

FT Strategies shares expert tips on using artificial intelligence to newsrooms’ advantage and counter threats it poses to journalism

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 20/06/23

FT and Tortoise train non-journalists to diversify their newsrooms

With more than 90 per cent of university-educated journalists, the UK media needs to hire from beyond the pool of graduates if it wants to better understand and represent audience

Posted by Jacob Granger on 19/06/23

Podcast articleDigital News Report 2023: unpacking news participation

There are three types of readers: those who comment, those who like and share, and those who read and move on. Dr Kirsten Eddy discusses what this means for your newsroom strategy

Posted by Jacob Granger on 16/06/23

Digital News Report 2023: trust, news avoidance and interest in the news

News leaders at BBC News, The News Movement and Reuters discuss the major challenges facing modern newsrooms. Being on social media is a given; rewiring journalism is the next step

Posted by Jacob Granger on 15/06/23

Digital News Report 2023: Five trends to watch in the UK

Subscriptions, podcasting, platforms, the BBC and trust in the media are all under the microscope in this year's landmark global news study

Posted by Jacob Granger on 14/06/23

The Lincolnite develops new platform to monetise local journalism

MyLocal is a personalised, community-centric website and app that reimagines a sustainable future for local news

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 13/06/23

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