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Earlier this month, 180 participants gathered at #CNTINewsgeist to push their thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing journalism today. CNTI staff highlight some major themes that stuck out to us in our new takeaway report. 👉 The news industry needs to improve its willingness to innovate and adopt new technology. 👉 To push back on threats to journalistic freedom and safety, the news industry in the U.S. can learn from other countries and focus on creating solidarity and public awareness around their work. 👉 Reporting the truth is the answer to regaining public trust, but we need to rethink how the audience receives information. 👉 We all need to do a better job of articulating journalism’s value. https://lnkd.in/eezSSg2K

At the Vatican this week, Pope Leo XIV met with global newswire leaders, including representatives from Australian Associated Press, to champion press freedom and the vital role of news agencies in a healthy democracy. In his address, the Pope described journalism as a “public good that we all should protect,” praising the work of reporters and editors who provide trusted, verified information in an era of clickbait and misinformation. He cast a light specifically on the work of newswire reporters: “Journalists working for news agencies are called upon to be the first to arrive on the scene and report on breaking news. This is even more true in the era of continuous live communication and the increasingly pervasive digitisation of mass media.” Earlier in his papacy, Pope Leo also defended freedom of speech and the press, calling journalism essential to the pursuit of truth and democracy. Now in its 90th year, Australian Associated Press remains the nation’s only independent newswire, delivering public-interest reporting to hundreds of outlets, including many in regional areas. At the MINDS International conference in Rome, discussions focused on the future of journalism, global press freedom, and the challenges posed by AI-driven information ecosystems. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/46IqdMe

Hot off the press! The new Worlds of Journalism Study (WJS3) Report, "Journalism under duress", is now available. Drawing on responses from over 32,000 journalists in 75 countries, this report examines how journalists across the globe navigate risk, uncertainty, and transformation in today’s rapidly changing media landscape. Supported by UNESCO, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), WJS3 provides comprehensive insights yet into the state of journalism worldwide.  Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dfXcwyWW

The commitment of Danish journalists to acting as watchdogs and informing the public remains unchallenged. Notably, counteracting disinformation is now recognized as one of the most important roles. TOP FIVE MOST IMPORTANT ROLES DANISH JOURNALISTS: 1. Shine a light on society’s problems 2. Counteract disinformation 3. Monitor and scrutinize those in power 4. Provide information people need to form political opinion 5. Be a detached observer These and many more findings can be read in the new Worlds of Journalism Report, which has just been released. Once again, SDU's Center for Journalism contributed with survey data collected among Danish journalists, this time in collaboration with colleagues from DMJX and Aarhus University. Read about journalists worldwide, including their employment conditions, safety and work-related risks, editorial autonomy and media freedom, perceived influences in the new Worlds of Journalism Study Report

A merger between MuckRock and Sunlight Research Center will help slimmed-down newsrooms investigate local governments, public officials, and more, from Nieman Journalism Lab. https://lnkd.in/gmKGkaZe

Prof. Marie K. Shanahan, head of the UConn Journalism Department, served as moderator of a panel that discussed the corporate challenges being faced by the Fourth Estate on Oct. 17 at the UConn School of Law. Her remarks focused on "the fight for facts" in corporate-controlled information spaces — such as social media sites, search engines and AI — and why the current digital marketplace of news and information is rigged in favor of bad actors. The panel, with Shanahan seated next to the flag in the photo, was part of a symposium on “The Fourth Estate in a Time of Crisis.” NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik was the keynote speaker at the event, which examined the challenges that threaten the news media's ability to fulfill its historic role in the American democracy. Photo courtesy of the UConn School of Law

Prof. Marie K. Shanahan, head of the UConn Journalism Department, served as moderator of a panel that discussed the corporate challenges being faced by the Fourth Estate on Oct. 17 at the UConn School of Law. Her remarks focused on "the fight for facts" in corporate-controlled information spaces — such as social media sites, search engines and AI — and why the current digital marketplace of news and information is rigged in favor of bad actors. The panel, with Shanahan seated next to the flag in the photo, was part of a symposium on “The Fourth Estate in a Time of Crisis.” NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik was the keynote speaker at the event, which examined the challenges that threaten the news media's ability to fulfill its historic role in the American democracy. Photo courtesy of the UConn School of Law

Yesterday the #IPIWoCo25 started with some pretty interesting conversations: Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz elaborated on current affairs in journalism in the USA and worldwide. The USA innovates, China imitates and Europe regulates — that was always the joke, but actually Europe is now innovating. In the US, innovation is only for Big Tech, not the public. They don't want any regulation; they need 'freedom' to earn big money. But they yell 'innovation'. They claim to need this freedom, but it is sheer abuse of the public, driven solely by the desire to become richer themselves. Five distinguished speakers — Marty Baron, Gustavo Gorriti, Natalia Antelava, Kunda Dixit and Khadija Patel — shared their insights under the moderation of Kirsty Lang. The question posed was: "What is the difference between a pessimist and an optimist?" The pessimist says, 'This can't get any worse,' and the optimist replies..." 'Yes, it can!' Natalia spoke about the current situation of the media in an environment of growing right-wing politics and authoritarianism. Khadija talked about the decline of the media in South Africa, which has made it weak and vulnerable to 'wrong' influences, and asked whether we should accept that new forms of media will emerge instead of trying to keep the old ones alive. Gustavo was not only pessimistic about Big Tech, but also wanted to point out that, because of today's technology, exiled journalists can still work from abroad. This was not possible before. Even with minimal resources, they can produce excellent journalism and have a huge impact. 'We're failing to communicate properly,' said Marty. "We need to stay away from vanity and keep our eyes on the public." He was advocating remembering why we do journalism: not to be proud of ourselves, but to inform the public and fulfil our role as watchdogs. Kunda added: 'Invite the public to see what you are doing. Organise events and ask them what they need.' A young woman asked whether she should continue her studies or not. 'What does the future look like for us aspiring journalists?' she asked. Marty answered: "Be comfortable in discomfort. Journalism will always be there, even though it may be difficult at times." Final quote of today: Khadija: "We journalists are the worst managers ever! And I know because I have been one." The room cheered. 😉

The news industry is dying. That's what a lot of people say. But in a world drowning in content overload, AI slop, and misinformation, journalism matters more than ever. We don’t need more content. We need people who help us make sense of what’s important. That’s what journalists do, and why their role will only grow in the decade ahead. 3 takeaways from the Twipe Summit → Human–machine co-creation will define the next era of high-quality journalism → Journalists will regain star status by earning trust through authentic connection → Verification-driven tools will ensure credibility and make transparency the new standard It was great meeting so many leading news publishers DIE ZEIT, La Repubblica, The Telegraph, Le Parisien, Süddeutsche Zeitung, IPPEN.MEDIA, and NZZ.

In our latest publication, Claire Roney, Daniel Wiesner, Andreas Riedl, and Jakob-Moritz Eberl examine how the evolving conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic shaped audience expectations of journalism in Austria. Traditionally defined by roles such as Informer and Watchdog, journalists took on additional roles during the crisis—most notably as Collaborators with health officials, Science Communicators, and Fact-Checkers. Drawing on three waves of data from the Austrian Corona Panel Project, the study analyzes audience expectations of nine journalistic roles. Results show strong support for emerging roles like the Fact-Checker and Science Communicator, reflecting a heightened demand for accuracy and scientific clarity. Yet, audience expectations fluctuated over time, mirroring shifts in public trust and the fading rally-around-the-flag effect. The findings underscore the context-dependent nature of audience demands and highlight the need for journalism to remain flexible and adaptive in times of crisis. This article comes from the 2024 #IJPPconference and will be part of the IJPP special issue! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e5ezikkf