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‘Unparalleled and unprecedented’ With dozens dead and more wounded, journalists in Gaza have faced the deadliest six months ever recorded.
The vital connection between philanthropy and independent media in preserving democracy. Even a relatively modest investment in journalism funding can yield substantial results, making a meaningful impact on society.
No news is bad news. It is time for cities to take information inequality seriously.
A scoop by nonprofit Correctiv sparked huge pro-democracy protests all over Germany. How did they pull it off? We take a deep dive into Correctiv’s investigation, its mission and its funding.
Gaza journalist Diaa Al-Kahlout describes 33 harrowing days in Israeli custody. After his release, Al-Kahlout made the “unbearable” decision to leave Gaza for Egypt, from where he spoke to CPJ about his experience covering the war, his detention, and the journalism environment in Gaza.
As the world continues to grapple with disruptions, what should CEOs prioritize in 2024? In a new episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Homayoun Hatami and Liz Hilton Segel discuss what matters most to CEOs this year and how they should navigate geopolitical uncertainty, the effects of generative AI in their organizations, the energy transition, and more.
Publishing books as a digital-first news media outlet? Three European newsrooms share their experience.
RSF calls on European governments to step up support for Belarusian media in exile, threatened despite their resilience according to a report by The Fix and JX Fund. Having demonstrated exemplary resilience since fleeing Lukashenko’s unrelenting persecution, these reporters and their media now need greater support from their host countries.
Here are the people who can help you with AI in the newsroom. Newsroom leaders seeking help on all things AI have a new, much-needed resource: a directory of expert trainers, coaches and consultants to draw from.
Rest of World receives $200,000 from Luminate to expand coverage of AI technology. The sponsorship resources will be used to report on stories, create an AI election tracker, and hold a live event.
Tips for building networks to reach audiences and drive impact. Opening lines of communication with fellow reporters and newsrooms – to share resources, brainstorm how to address common problems, and expand their audiences – is one critical step journalists can take to enhance the impact of their work. Doing so, however, requires investments of time and effort to be effective.
Image credit: screenshot of Guardian video of al-Shifa hospital via YouTube.