DNR: What Audiences Actually Need From You Right Now
The Reuters Institute’s Digital News Report 2026 reveals that trust in news has slipped to its lowest point ever, with interest in news falling sharply since 2021. Almost half of respondents say they sometimes or often avoid news altogether. Despite the gloom, the report highlights clear audience preferences, such as a demand for concise, factual reporting and strong local coverage. These insights give journalists and editors a roadmap for rebuilding engagement.
Guardian and arte.tv Launch £10,000 Fund for Short Docs on Democracy in Europe
Guardian Documentaries and arte.tv have unveiled a £10,000 (≈ $12,700) fund for short documentaries that explore the state of democracy in Europe. The competition, announced at Sheffield DocFest, invites character‑driven films tackling authoritarianism, press‑freedom threats, and declining civic trust. The winning...
How Civic Partnerships Are Powering Local News: Lessons From El Tímpano’s Playbook
El Tímpano, a Oakland‑based newsroom targeting hard‑to‑reach Latino and Mayan immigrants, has turned civic partnerships into a core revenue engine. Starting with a modest $6,000 census‑outreach grant, the model generated roughly $350,000 in 2025, becoming its second‑largest income source. The...
Newsrewired - November 2026
Newsrewired, a biannual digital publishing conference hosted by JournalismUK, will take place on 25‑26 November 2026. The two‑day event caps attendance at 200, drawing roughly 150 media professionals, journalists and academics. Since its 2010 launch, the conference has become a go‑to venue...
New York Times Passes 3m Digital Subscribers Outside US
The New York Times announced it now has more than three million paying digital subscribers outside the United States, pushing its total subscriber base to 13.1 million. International readers account for about a quarter of its digital‑only audience, reflecting strong growth in markets beyond the...
Field vs Digital Advertising: Which Channel Wins on CPA?
Credico’s analysis argues that cost‑per‑acquisition (CPA) is a narrow snapshot that ignores long‑term value. While digital ads can deliver a headline CPA of roughly $25 per customer, hidden expenses such as creative fatigue and early churn often inflate the true...
In-House Vs. Outsourced Sales Teams: A Decision Framework for UK Enterprises
UK enterprises face rising labor costs—staff expenses jumped 5.8% in 2023—and a sales turnover rate above 30%, making revenue growth increasingly expensive. The article weighs in‑house versus outsourced sales, highlighting that hiring a new rep takes an average 42 days...
Strategy, Trust, Capability and Skills: Four Gaps Newsrooms Must Fill to Secure Their Future
The Future Newsrooms Study 2026, a joint effort by FT Strategies, WAN‑IFRA and Arc XP, surveyed 448 newsroom leaders in 86 countries and combined quantitative data with interviews of editors, strategists and AI experts. The research reveals that many publishers still...
70 per Cent of Politician Claims Receive Little or No Scrutiny, Finds Cardiff University
Cardiff University’s analysis of ten weeks of TV news ahead of the 2026 Welsh, Scottish and English elections found that more than 70% of politicians’ claims on the Senedd election received little or no scrutiny. The study attributes the shortfall...
How The Economist Captures the Young Generation in the Age of AI
The Economist unveiled Insider, a twice‑weekly, personality‑driven video series, marking its first major foray into human‑led video journalism. The launch follows a broader strategy announced by President Luke Bradley‑Jones to roll out new AI‑enhanced audio and video products and to...
A Reality Check with Creator-Led News Brands: How to Make It on Your Own
Journalists with sizable followings are launching independent, creator‑led news brands, a trend highlighted by former BBC video chief Jonathan Paterson. A recent Newsrewired panel, featuring figures like Jim Waterson, revealed that building a solo outlet demands grueling 80‑hour weeks, lean...
Sky News Rolls Out Premium Podcast Subscription as Listening Numbers Double
Sky News will debut its first podcast subscription service, Sky News Insider: Podcasts, on 15 June. The network’s podcast audience grew 102% over the past year across Apple, YouTube and Spotify. For £2.99 a month (about $3.80), subscribers receive ad‑free episodes,...
Preparing for the Second Act of AI: Agents, Liquid Content and AI Deals
Generative AI has moved from a novelty to a core work tool, marking what Ezra Eeman of Dutch broadcaster NPO calls the "second act" of AI. Platforms like ChatGPT now handle 2.5 billion prompts daily and have attracted 900 million weekly users,...
'Treat Us as People, Not a Story,' Abuse Survivors Tell News Organisations
New UK research surveyed 15 sexual‑abuse survivors about their experiences speaking with journalists. Conducted with University of Essex psychologists, the study found interview practices often replicate the powerlessness survivors felt during abuse. Lack of choice and control can re‑traumatize, while...
This Journalist Turned the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Into a Newsgame because Articles Don't Cut It
Polish journalist‑artist Jakub Gornicki released BOTTLENECK, a free browser game, in April 2026 that puts players in charge of maritime traffic during the Strait of Hormuz shutdown. The game simulates three transit slots for roughly 2,000 ships over a ten‑day...