RISJ Report: Video Is Expanding the Podcasting Audience, Not Replacing It
The Reuters Institute report finds video is expanding, not replacing, the podcast audience. Twenty‑six percent of U.S. adults now both watch and listen to podcasts each week, double the share that only listens. Newsrooms are adapting by adding video to personality‑driven shows while keeping narrative series audio‑first, driven by platform investments from Spotify, YouTube and Apple. Publishers are also retooling workflows and experimenting with hybrid revenue models that blend ads, events and merchandise.
How Do You Break Into Journalism if You Can't Afford to Work for Free?
A persistent myth in journalism insists that aspiring reporters must accept unpaid or low‑paid work to break in. Recent data shows 73% of UK journalism internships are unpaid, reinforcing a class divide where 71% of journalists come from privileged backgrounds....
New SLAPP Guidance and Advice Hub for Journalists Facing Legal Intimidation
The University of Sheffield’s Centre for Freedom of the Media has launched SLAPPstraining.org, a dedicated website that equips journalists with tools to fight Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). The hub provides practical advice, case studies—including insights from Bellingcat’s Eliot...
UK Press Freedom: RSF Index Reveals Global Crisis and Rising Risks at Home
The 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders places the United Kingdom at 18th out of 180 nations, slipping from 20th in 2025. The report reveals a historic low in global press freedom, with more than half...
Seven Free AI-Powered Transcription Tools for Journalists
Seven AI‑powered transcription services targeting journalists have been compiled, each offering a free tier that eliminates manual note‑taking. Riverside stands out with unlimited free transcription and no sign‑up, while Good Tape grants three 30‑minute transcriptions per month. Otter.ai supplies 300...
Washington Post Joins News Aggregation App Cafeyn in Bid for Global Growth
The Washington Post is expanding its international reach by joining the news‑aggregation platform Cafén. Cafén, which runs the Cafén and Readly apps, already serves over 2.5 million users across Europe, North America and other regions. The partnership adds The Post to...
How Would You Spend £12m to Revive UK Local News?
The UK government’s new local media strategy includes a £12 million ($15 million) Local News Fund to help regional publishers transition to digital. The fund will be split into £6 million ($7.5 million) in the first year for digital tools and a second‑year allocation...
Female Founders Highlight Hidden Barriers In Securing Investment
Female founders Debbie Gilbert and Michelle Leong are raising about $310,000 for Leanier, a habit‑building productivity app, after investing $87,000 of their own money. Their experience reflects a broader issue: in 2025, just 3% of global venture capital went to...
How F2F Delivered 1000 + Recurring Customers in 100 Days
Credico partnered with a UK firm to build a face‑to‑face acquisition programme from scratch, delivering over 1,000 recurring customers in just 90 days. The initiative embedded consent, data‑handling, compliance and governance processes from day one, allowing rapid growth without operational...
Why Prospects Say “Not Now” In Face-to-Face Sales
Research cited by Harvard Business Review shows 40‑60% of sales are lost to “no decision,” with most stalls stemming from customer hesitation rather than competitor offers. In face‑to‑face contexts, prospects often say “not now” because the offer’s details or next...
Recruiter's Advice: What It Really Takes to Get a Job in Journalism Right Now
Reach’s editorial talent acquisition lead Danielle Lavin outlines how hiring criteria for journalists are evolving. While core reporting abilities remain vital, publishers now prize transferable skills such as subscriptions, video, audio, and growth. Candidates must demonstrate deep industry awareness, tailor...
Truth Is Not Enough - Journalism Now Needs More than Facts
Journalists at the International Journalism Festival argued that facts alone no longer persuade audiences, highlighting a growing trust gap. A Middle‑East fact‑checker demonstrated a bot that returns verified answers to user‑submitted claims, illustrating a hands‑on response to verification shortages. Participants...
UK TV News Offers Limited Coverage of May Elections, Cardiff Study Finds
A Cardiff University study of BBC News at Ten, ITV News at Ten and Channel 4 News between 2 March and 20 April 2026 finds UK‑wide TV election coverage to be sporadic and shallow. Channel 4 stands out for more consistent reporting, while BBC segments...
New UNESCO-SembraMedia Guide for Women Journalism Entrepreneurs
UNESCO and SembraMedia have released "Media Startups and Viability: A Guide for Women Leaders," a practical handbook aimed at women journalism entrepreneurs. The guide tackles revenue diversification, audience development, team management, safety, and impact measurement to overcome structural barriers. It...
Guardian Launches Fortnightly Newsletter on How the Climate Crisis Impacts Sport
The Guardian has launched "The Hotspot," a fortnightly newsletter that examines how the climate crisis reshapes sport. Edited by Tanya Aldred, the publication will blend news, features and opinion on topics such as extreme‑weather tolls on athletes, organizational responsibility, and...
Applications Open for European Journalist Retreat on Trauma, Resilience and Ethical Reporting
The Global Center for Journalism and Trauma, together with iMEdD's Ideas Zone, announced a four‑day retreat for European journalists in Vamvakou, Greece, from 14‑18 October 2026. The fully funded fellowship targets reporters, editors, photographers and multimedia journalists covering conflict, migration,...
HuffPost UK Integrates Taboola's DeeperDive AI
HuffPost UK has integrated Taboola’s generative AI answer engine, DeeperDive, directly into its website to boost reader engagement and diversify revenue. The tool lets users pose questions and receive answers drawn from HuffPost’s own reporting, while also suggesting related queries...
BJTC Revamps Student Journalism Awards to Reflect Digital-First Newsrooms
The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) has overhauled its Student Journalism Awards to mirror the industry’s digital‑first focus. New categories include Best Social Video for TikTok and Instagram Reels, and Best Live Report for real‑time reporting. Traditional TV, radio and...
How CORRECTIV Investigated the EU Housing Crisis
CORRECTIV.Europe released a continent‑wide analysis of housing affordability using the ESPON House4All dataset, which scraped 100 million listings to cover nearly 100,000 municipalities across the EU, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. Between 2015 and 2025 rents rose 21 percent while home prices surged...
Your Guide to Perugia 2026: Unmissable Speakers and Sessions
The International Journalism Festival in Perugia will take place from April 15‑18, 2026, featuring roughly 500 speakers across 150 sessions. Highlights include AI‑focused talks with Maria Ressa, Julia Angwin and the JournalismAI project, as well as sessions on funding, creator‑economy pressures,...
Journalism's Invisible Labour: The Price of Managing Reader Relationships
The article exposes relationship management—answering sources, correcting errors, handling reader feedback—as a core but invisible labor for journalists that consumes significant time and emotional energy. Recent research shows reporters view this work as essential branding and credibility work, not a...
Bristol’s Beloved Mocha Mocha Coffee House Announces Nationwide Franchise Launch
Independent Bristol café Mocha Mocha Coffee House announced a nationwide franchise programme, opening its proven concept to entrepreneurs across the UK. The brand will offer comprehensive training, site‑selection assistance and supplier networks to maintain its high‑quality coffee and community‑focused experience....
Training Journalists for a World that Keeps Changing
CNN Academy, a training arm of the network since the 1980s, is overhauling its curriculum to address a journalism landscape reshaped by digital-first storytelling, AI disruption, and plummeting public trust. Veteran trainers like Glen Mulcahy and Luke Henderson emphasize that...
Things I Wish I'd Known Before My First Visit to Perugia's IJF
The International Journalism Festival (IJF) in Perugia, Europe’s largest media gathering, returns in two weeks with over 200 sessions and nearly 500 speakers. Set against the city’s historic hilltop, the event draws journalists worldwide to discuss investigative techniques, AI‑driven newsrooms,...
Five Steps to Creating Value in Local Community News
A new FT Strategies report, produced with the Knight Foundation, outlines five steps for local news outlets to create sustainable value. The guide stresses deep community connection, direct two‑way audience relationships, a balanced revenue mix, mission‑driven governance, and responsible use...
National Minimum Wage Welcomed as a Positive Step for Businesses and Workers
The UK National Minimum Wage will rise 4.1% in April, moving from £12.21 (≈ $15.3) to £12.71 (≈ $15.9) per hour. IRecruit4 founder Ashlea Fisher argues the increase can strengthen employee motivation, loyalty, and retention, especially when employers adopt the higher Living...
The Unglamorous Job of Replatforming Your Digital Publication
Daily Maverick, a South African independent news outlet, recently completed a full migration from a fragmented WordPress setup to the integrated WhiteBeard content management platform. The transition involved moving over one million registered users, billing information, and years of content...
Trainee Reporter
The Clydebank Post, part of Newsquest Media Group, is hiring a full‑time trainee reporter for its Glasgow newsroom. The role focuses on generating exclusive stories, covering council and court proceedings, and producing engaging local features. Candidates must hold an NCTJ...
Social Care Tech Platform AgoraStaff Named in Google GovTech Top 30
AgoraStaff has been named one of Google’s Top 30 GovTech start‑ups in the UK, earning a spot at the Google GovTech Showcase where it pitched its digital marketplace for social‑care staffing. The company’s Director of Compliance highlighted how the platform...
What Does Engagement Actually Mean in 2026?
At a Connectopia roundtable, 20 media‑tech leaders unpacked the meaning of audience engagement in 2026. They observed that clicks, shares and comments are often driven by anger rather than genuine interest, reflecting social media’s reaction‑centric logic. The discussion highlighted how...
PA Media Unveils QuickCheck: Real-Time Context Feed for Live News
PA Media launched QuickCheck, a real‑time context feed for live newsrooms. Integrated into the PA Explore platform, it delivers concise, fact‑checked updates that highlight specific claims, assessments, and supporting links. Powered by PA’s accredited fact‑checking team, the service draws on...
Source Code: The Spirit of Hacks/Hackers LDN Is Back with a New Name
The London‑based Hacks/Hackers LDN meetup, a long‑standing forum for journalists and technologists, is returning under the new name Source Code. The community, which once boasted over 4,000 members and events at venues like Google and Twitter, will reconvene on 31...
Lessons From Independent Studio: Standing Out in Podcasts' Shift to Video
Apple announced video‑streaming capabilities for Apple Podcasts, letting users toggle between audio and video while supporting dynamic ad insertion. The move follows Spotify’s similar rollout and reflects a broader industry shift toward video‑first podcast experiences. Independent Studio argues that standing...
Full Set and Fuller Partnership to Publish Journalism in Book Format
Full Set, an independent book publisher, has teamed with Fuller, a global newsroom focused on women and gender‑diverse voices, to release a series of long‑form journalism essays in ebook, audiobook and paperback formats. The pilot launches in Spring 2026 with three...
New Competition Offers £12k Cash Prize to the Next Star of Magazine Journalism
The British Society of Magazine Editors, partnered with author Caitlin Moran, has launched the Young Writers’ Prize targeting aspiring magazine journalists aged 18‑25. The competition awards a £12,000 cash prize, a year‑long mentorship with Moran, work experience from leading UK...
Leanier Founders Selected for National Fundraising Accelerator Programme
Michelle Leong and Debbie Gilbert, co‑founders of the Leanier app, have been accepted into the Female Founders Rise Fundraising Accelerator, a national programme that supports women‑led businesses in becoming fundraising‑ready. They join a cohort of 70 female founders across the...
From Bullied Autistic Kid to TikToker: A Journalist Who Went Viral by Being Himself
Nicholas Fearn, an autistic freelance journalist, has turned his TikTok persona "The Diva Supreme" into a high‑profile personal brand, amassing a sizable following while publishing in outlets such as the Financial Times and Forbes. His content blends interior‑design showcases with...
Hosting Interviews for Podcasts, Panels and Social Media
The Journalism.co.uk two‑day online course, priced at £295 plus VAT, teaches podcast hosts, content creators, and corporate communicators modern interview techniques. Led by award‑winning journalist Paul Connolly, the program covers preparation, question crafting, emotional storytelling, and handling high‑pressure or trauma‑sensitive...
The Guardian Updates Its AI Policies Around Training, Trust and In-House Tools
The Guardian has revised its generative AI policy, mandating AI training for all staff and developing proprietary AI tools for editorial tasks. The updated policy adds a transparency requirement, with footnotes indicating significant AI use in stories. Revised editorial code...
10 Publications that Allow You to Republish Their Work for Free
A growing number of news outlets are offering their articles under Creative Commons licences, allowing other publishers and journalists to republish content for free. The guide highlights ten publications—including The Conversation, The New Humanitarian, Global Voices, and openDemocracy—and outlines each...
Why Media Were Able to Report the Identities of Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor and Peter Mandelson as They Were Arrested
The arrests of former royal Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor and ex‑politician Peter Mandelson sparked widespread media identification despite UK police typically withholding suspects' names. Both men were detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office after U.S. officials released Epstein‑related emails suggesting...
Access Does Not Equal Change: Why Diversity Schemes Are Failing Minority Ethnic Journalists
A new report by the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity reveals that UK television newsrooms’ diversity schemes are falling short of delivering real change. While 63% of surveyed journalists say they have faced racism and 70% cite limited...
30 English-Language News Outlets in Europe to Follow
Journalism.co.uk lists thirty English‑language news outlets across Europe, ranging from state‑funded broadcasters like Deutsche Welle and France 24 to independent digital platforms such as Politico Europe and Sifted. Many of these outlets expanded after Brexit, filling a gap for pan‑European coverage in...
Publication Closures, AI and Funding and Budget Cuts Top Concerns for Arts PR’s in 2026
Mobius Industries’ 2026 arts PR survey reveals publication closures (65%), AI concerns (55%) and budget cuts (52%) as the sector’s top worries. Respondents are split on AI, with half fearing misuse while the other half sees efficiency gains if regulated....
Daily Express Is the Next Reach Plc Title to Go Premium
The Daily Express has launched a new Express Premium subscription, offering ad‑lite reading, exclusive journalism, and perks like the Daily Expresso newsletter and enhanced commenting. New subscribers can try the service for £1 in the first month and receive priority...
New FT Strategies & Knight Foundation Playbook: What Makes Local News Sustainable?
FT Strategies and the Knight Foundation released "The Local News Playbook," a research‑driven guide for building sustainable local news operations. The report rejects one‑size‑fits‑all solutions, instead mapping value creation across the ecosystem. It highlights community connection, owned relationships, and uniquely...