World Association of News Publishers Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 27, 2023 - 17:26 GMT

Fight back against normalisation of attacks on journalists – Martha Ramos

Thursday, 2 November is the designated day to remind people everywhere of the need to end impunity for crimes committed against journalists. The global impunity index currently stands at 86%, and an ever growing number of high profile cases remain unsolved …

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Published on October 27, 2023 - 17:26 GMT

WAN-IFRA condemns the Chilean president’s attacks on the press and recalls that freedom of expression is a fundamental right.

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) condemns in the strongest possible terms the attacks on the press by the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric. The latest came on Wednesday at the Annual Industry 2023 Meeting, organised by …

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Published on October 24, 2023 - 23:39 GMT

WAN-IFRA’s renewed partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strengthens links between Norwegian and ...

“WAN-IFRA is honoured to approach our 10th year of partnership with the Foreign Ministry”, said Melanie Walker, Executive Director for Media Development & Women in News. “The mentoring exchange initiative between Norwegian editors and our programme …

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Published on October 24, 2023 - 23:39 GMT

Focus on audiences, revenue and AI – WAN-IFRA and Google News Initiative launch new round of Tables Stakes Europe

WAN-IFRA is launching the fifth edition of Table Stakes Europe in partnership with the Google News Initiative. What is the minimum amount needed to stay in the game? In poker Table Stakes refers to the amount you need to put on the table in order to play …

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Published on October 23, 2023 - 14:55 GMT

Circular Economy: Implications of changing to Mineral Oil Free (MOF) web offset inks.

The report brings together seven research projects undertaken in France and Germany to develop MOF inks in cooperation with over 30 cross-industry project participants. Only web offset inks continue to use mineral oil-based inks in Europe, since sheet-fed …

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Published on October 18, 2023 - 10:08 GMT

ClimateXchange global journalism initiative launched to empower, inspire and engage

Kicking off at the 2023 Digital Media Conference in Singapore, the launch accompanies the signing of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) as climateXchange’s regional partner for South East Asia. “WAN-IFRA’s exceptional global network, deep …

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Published on October 11, 2023 - 09:32 GMT

WAN-IFRA joins an international alliance to build a trusted European media data space.

TEMS (Trusted European Media Data Space) is a joint undertaking of forty-three organisations representing hundreds of stakeholders from fourteen countries in the European cultural and creative sectors. It aims to conceive and implement a common media data …

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Published on October 10, 2023 - 23:51 GMT

WAN-IFRA condemns killing of journalists in Israel-Hamas conflict

The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum (WEF) deplore the deaths of six Palestinian journalists in Gaza as a result of the weekend’s horrific killings and resultant escalating confrontation between the Israeli …

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Published on September 18, 2023 - 08:37 GMT

Embrace evolution: Print augments the growth of new media

The two-day event witnessed an overwhelming response from the attendees, reaffirming the strength of the newspaper publishing business in India. The event featured a diverse range of sessions and exhibitions that celebrated innovation, sustainability, and …

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Published on September 15, 2023 - 00:41 GMT

WIZONE, WAN-IFRA’s new marketplace launched today

WIZONE is an unprecedented achievement as the world’s first and sole online marketplace exclusively tailored to the news publishing industry. Serving both suppliers and publishers worldwide, this innovative platform aims to facilitate seamless connections …

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Published on September 14, 2023 - 06:11 GMT

World’s Press calls for immediate release of Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera

By Mariona Sanz Bujakera, a prominent Congolese journalist, director of Actualités.cd and correspondent for Reuters and French magazine Jeune Afrique, was arrested on the evening of 8th September at Kinshasa airport. He was formally detained on 11th …

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Published on September 6, 2023 - 23:04 GMT

Global Publishing and Journalism Organizations Unite to Release Comprehensive Global Principles for Artificial Intelligence

A first of their kind, these pioneering Global Principles provide guidance for the development, deployment, and regulation of AI systems and applications to ensure business opportunities and innovation can thrive within an ethical and accountable framework …

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Published on August 30, 2023 - 20:16 GMT

New role for WAN-IFRA, World Editors Forum board member, Toyosi Ogunseye

In 2014, Toyosi Ogunseye, the first woman editor of Sunday Punch in Nigeria, was honoured by Women in News, receiving its first Women in News Leadership Award for Africa. The same year, Ogunseye became a Mandela Washington Fellow at the Presidential …

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Published on July 27, 2023 - 14:49 GMT

WAN-IFRA joins RSF and other international news organisations to frame an ‘AI Charter in Media’

The committee comprises 21 distinguished members from 13 countries, academics and professionals in journalism, AI and digital technologies. Led by Maria Ressa, a journalist and the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the international committee will deliver …

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Published on July 25, 2023 - 09:36 GMT

World Press Trends 2023-24: Play a leading role in forecasting the industry’s key business metrics

The World Press Trends survey features questions such as what revenue streams are driving publishers’ strategies, what cost allocations look like, as well as financial and strategic forecasts. We will also try to gauge publishers’ adoption of generative AI …

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Published on July 24, 2023 - 09:59 GMT

Indian Media Leaders eSummit 2023 calls publishers to ‘Transform much faster. Build capabilities.’

Themed around “Transformation and sustainable growth of news media business,” the Indian Media Leaders eSummit 2023 addressed the pressing need for news media organisations to embrace digital innovation and sustainable practices, providing a crucial …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 03:00 GMT

WAN-IFRA launches Expert Panel to guide the news media industry

“With the rapid shift towards digital channels, many publishers are looking for guidance in crafting their strategies and implementing new business models that reflect the changes in the industry. Our experts, who have been carefully selected for their …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 13:11 GMT

EU4 Independent Media Production Support Program 2023

The program, which focuses on Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine, is financed by the European Union. These are just a few of the investigational areas funded through this call: organized crime, financial crime, and corruption; …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 06:00 GMT

Leadership: WAN-IFRA takes its governance transformation one step further

The election of the new WAN-IFRA Board members took place at the Annual World News Media Congress in Taipei where over 900 news media executives, editors and journalists from nearly sixty countries met to get a grip on where the global industry is headed …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 06:00 GMT

Stand With Ukrainian Colleagues

Reiterating the organisation’s position since the February 2022 Russian invasion and subsequent outbreak of war, the Board of WAN-IFRA reaffirms its commitment to stand alongside Ukrainian publishers, journalists, and media professionals in support of …

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