We’re already nearly halfway through 2025. Those goals you set at the beginning of the year? Don’t fret, there’s time to get back to them — or refocus on new ones. Now is the perfect time to do a check-in with yourself. And fortunately, our new list of
Podcasts have never been more popular. More than 4 million podcasts are active today, and Gen Z listeners consume this kind of content at double the rate of any other generation. Students are turning to the medium not only for entertainment but as a form of self-expression and for the
You’ve probably heard the adage about not putting all your eggs in one basket. It’s an especially meaningful one for newspapers. For decades, they relied heavily on advertising revenue. That arrangement stopped working about 20 years ago, as audiences moved online and advertisers followed. News media outlets moved
Every four days, a journalist is killed due to their reporting, and 85% of these deaths go unpunished, according to UNESCO. Of the journalists killed since 1992, 35% covered crime and corruption, highlighting the urgent need for more guidance on how to safely report on these topics. To help journalists
Creator-led journalism is becoming ever more relevant. Audiences increasingly are turning to content creators, and away from traditional news sources, for their information. As this new reality evolves, the implications for media and society globally are profound. But what does being a creator journalist truly entail? And what are some
This story was originally published as a resource in our Exiled Media Toolkit, produced in partnership with the Network of Exiled Media Outlets (NEMO), and with the generous support of the Joyce Barnathan Emergency Fund for Journalists. A commercial or creative agency, whether formal or informal, is an operational unit
The investigative journalist Yuval Abraham says he has two types of sources these days: whistleblowers from within the Israeli security forces who want fellow citizens to know what is going on, and those who are open and candid about what is happening because they feel all actions in this war
Examining audio recordings to determine their authenticity and verify the content within can be critical for journalists conducting investigations. Forensic audio analysis, however, often is underutilized and can be difficult to conduct due to challenges presented by inconsistent sound environments, audio distortion, and more. “It is difficult to verify what
Tracking and analyzing engagement data enables newsrooms to better understand who their audience is, and their needs, behaviors, and preferences. Newsrooms may use spreadsheets, dashboards, and written logs, among other digital tools, to document key metrics and engagement patterns to monitor growth, make informed editorial decisions, and identify marketing opportunities.
Originally from Egypt, Amr Eleraqi is a journalist, author and instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada. He is the founder of the award-winning data journalism website, InfoTimes, and a former ICFJ Knight Fellow. His latest book, on Python coding skills for journalists, was released at the start of this
As more people get news and information from YouTube, TikTok and other social media, how do they know what standards creators bring to their work? How do they distinguish between journalists, influencers and everything in between? Joss Fong, co-host of the science channel Howtown on YouTube, said audiences – herself included
Tariffs, essentially taxes on imported goods, have been at the core of cross-border trade since the days of ancient Athens and Mesopotamia. They can protect domestic industries, generate revenue, or act as political tools. For journalists, tariffs often provide a clear, tangible hook to explain the much broader and more