Episodes
Media companies can no longer be something for everyone - but we can be everything to someone instead
Published 05/02/24
Have news organisations learned the right lessons from working with platforms? Are newsrooms being too short-sighted in their applications for the tech? These questions and more were discussed at the International Journalism Festival
Published 04/26/24
The media startup sought to improve diversity in UK news by making work experience more affordable for students. But industry resistance, personal circumstances and funding issues proved insurmountable
Published 04/18/24
A year-long investigation shows the increasingly narrow gap between tech platforms, surveillance and authoritarian regimes, making it a crucial area for journalists to monitor
Published 04/11/24
The senior director of leadership programmes at CUNY discusses how to lead with empathy, motivate your team and create a culture geared toward experimentation, whatever the size of your newsroom
Published 04/04/24
The New Humanitarian garnered more than 100 contributions for its Yemen Listening Project detailing how lives have been affected by ongoing conflict
Published 03/28/24
News organisations must strike a balance between being nimble and responsible with this increasingly accessible and innovative technology
Published 03/22/24
Platforms offer new connections and story leads but burnt-out reporters are increasingly disconnecting. What can newsrooms do to support them?
Published 03/14/24
Between charitable status and news deals with big tech, there are lots of moves to support local news, but are they short-term patches or long-term solutions?
Published 03/07/24
Failing to switch off damages our relationships which are a vital support network for burnout-prone media professionals
Published 02/29/24
The host and creator of The 51 Percent show talks about what it takes to keep a series going for a decade when it comes with tough topics and online backlash
Published 02/22/24
What can news organisations do to win over audiences that want nothing to do with them?
Published 02/15/24
A veteran conflict reporter shares the profound insights gained from a decade on the frontline, revealing the human experience amidst the chaos
Published 02/08/24
Not giving time and space to those who have lost loved ones can contribute to their trauma and interrupt the healing process. Modern newsrooms must put the human before the scoop
Published 02/01/24
Having a shiny new strategy is not the same as getting results. So when the going gets tough, how can we stick to our new plans?
Published 01/25/24
The non-profit news organisation advertises its constructive stories in UK high streets and shopping centres to reach audiences where they are
Published 01/18/24
What to watch for in the year ahead? Generative AI and social platforms offer both promise and pitfalls to newsrooms
Published 01/11/24
Journalists need to hold onto joy to overcome sadness, fear or anger so often associated with the profession. But newsroom managers also have a role in keeping spirits lifted
Published 12/21/23
A leading psychiatrist explains why some reporters go to extraordinary lengths to hold power to account and what they do to mitigate risks
Published 12/14/23
When journalists are in control of how they feel, they can do their jobs better. But we first need to recognise and understand the impact our work has on our mental wellbeing
Published 11/30/23
What’s top of mind for today’s news leaders? Evolving at pace, finding your USP - but not burning out in the process
Published 11/21/23
What are the biggest challenges facing newsrooms? Our audience shared their thoughts and takeaways from our last flagship media event
Published 11/10/23
What sort of journalism should educators be teaching? A new book wrestles with the traditional and evolving skills fledgling reporters need to acquire before setting foot in the newsroom
Published 11/02/23
A journalist with half a million TikTok followers developed a content creator literacy programme that lifts the lid on how narratives spread on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
Published 10/26/23
News organisations need quality-of-life features and communication strategies that appeal to Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Published 10/20/23