How Rheinische Post Built an AI Governance that Aligns with Its Digital Subscriber Goals
Rheinische Post Mediengruppe (RPM) built an AI governance model that directly supports its goal of 250,000 digital subscribers. Under Group Head of AI Margret Seeger, the publisher aligned AI activities with its broader digital transformation, creating a three‑pillar framework (Head of AI, taskforces, AI Council) and an AI Academy that has trained over 1,000 staff. After moving to the Langdock platform, more than 20 AI projects are live, delivering 80% automation in customer service and faster print‑page production. The firm now focuses on “lighthouse” initiatives that promise measurable ROI and editorial value.
The Canary Sings Again
Artificial intelligence is now generating the core media product—news articles and analysis—at scale, eroding the value of traditional journalism. An AI tool already produces over a thousand pieces a month, slashing manual effort by 80%, while search‑driven traffic, the lifeblood...
At Deccan Herald, AI Turns Articles Into Instant Infographics
Deccan Herald, part of The Printers (Mysore) Private Limited, has deployed an AI‑powered CMS extension that creates visual infographics from article content with a single click. The tool, built during the WAN‑IFRA Newsroom AI Catalyst programme, converts a manual 10‑minute...
At The Quint, AI Is Helping Readers Navigate Long-Form Journalism
The Quint, an Indian digital‑first news platform, launched NewsEasy – an AI‑powered widget that embeds article‑in‑brief summaries, five key takeaways, and a Q&A‑style breakdown within long‑form stories. Developed through WAN‑IFRA’s 2025 Newsroom AI Catalyst program with OpenAI, the tool operates...
Meeting the Audience Where They Are: How Local News International Is Rewriting the Rules of News Delivery
Local News International (LNI), founded by former Washington Post TikTok star Dave Jorgenson and video director Lauren Saks, is championing a creator‑led, humor‑centric news model. Within a year of its mid‑2025 launch, LNI amassed over 250,000 YouTube subscribers and a...
Martin Schori on Hiring for Yesterday While Bracing for Tomorrow
Martin Schori argues that media outlets are stuck hiring for yesterday’s production‑centric roles while the future demands relationship‑focused, creative talent. He notes AI is automating speed and standardisation, eroding the value of traditional newsroom functions. Yet editors still prioritize measurable,...
How AI Transcriptions Have Transformed Audio Content for PRISA Media
PRISA Media, the world’s largest Spanish‑language media group, has deployed AI‑driven transcription across its 1,200‑plus journalists and extensive audio archives. The technology converts live and recorded broadcasts into searchable text, subtitles and short‑form video assets, while a separate AI tool...
Meet the NextGen AI Leaders in News Media
WAN-IFRA, in partnership with the Google News Initiative, has launched the inaugural NextGen AI Leaders programme. After a competitive review of over 100 applicants, 24 media professionals from 14 countries were selected. The cohort will convene on 14 April in Frankfurt...
RSL’s AI-Use Compensation Plan for News: ‘We Think This Is a $100 Billion Opportunity for Publishers’
The RSL Collective, a non‑profit rights organization, unveiled a machine‑readable, open‑web standard that lets publishers specify AI usage rights and demand per‑use royalties. John Boyden highlighted that most publishers currently receive zero compensation from AI firms that scrape their content...
Reporter at the Helm: Adeyeye Joseph on Leading with Punch, Reckoning with AI, and Journalism’s Enduring Purpose
Adeyeye Joseph, managing director and editor‑in‑chief of Punch Newspapers, was elected to WAN‑IFRA’s World Editors Forum board and is completing a PhD on digital disruption’s impact on public‑interest journalism. He leads Punch with a reporter’s mindset, holding open "village meetings"...
Why Audience Participation Is Becoming Core Publishing Infrastructure
Publishers facing trust erosion and AI‑driven search are turning audience participation into a core infrastructure. Rather than treating user‑generated content reactively, newsrooms are designing structured contribution systems that integrate directly into editorial workflows. Examples from Mediahuis, the San Francisco Chronicle, and...
How Are Publishers Responding to AI Search? Take Our Survey
Publishers are grappling with the uncertain impact of AI‑driven search on traffic, fearing potential declines as algorithms prioritize AI‑generated results. WAN‑IFRA has launched a global, anonymous survey to capture executive insights on which content formats are most at risk and...
Print and Distribution Events Unite: WAN-IFRA Announces Historic Co-Location of World Printers Summit and DistriPress Congress in Rotterdam
From October 4‑7, 2026, WAN‑IFRA will co‑locate its World Printers Summit and DistriPress Congress at the World Trade Center Rotterdam, creating a single platform for the entire print supply chain. The joint event features a unified exhibition, data‑driven conference tracks,...
ICQC Introduces New Cuboid and Updated Contest Rules
The International Color Quality Club (ICQC) has unveiled a redesigned Cuboid test patch for its 2026‑2028 contest, shifting from four to three rows and enlarging the square measurement patches. The new layout features a continuous middle row, allowing spectrophotometers to...
C.H.A.S.E.: A Campaign Against Gender-Charged Hate Speech Online
The C.H.A.S.E. initiative, launched in March 2024 with European Commission backing, tackles gender‑charged hate speech online across the EU. It delivered multi‑country research, an AI‑driven real‑time detection tool, and a media Code of Conduct. An International Women’s Day campaign in...