Journalism.co.uk

Journalism.co.uk is an online platform dedicated to news and promotional content specifically for journalists located in Brighton, UK. Established in 1999 by John Thompson, its purpose is to report on the online publishing sector and explore the transformative impact of the Internet on journalism. The site also organizes a yearly conference for journalists to gather and share insights.

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What does it really mean to serve a community today?

6 days ago | journalism.co.uk | Jacob Granger

Credit: Mousetrap Media / Frank Noon In a nutshell: News organisations are shifting from thinking about "audiences" to "communities," recognising that community-driven engagement requires understanding specific needs beyond just data metrics Different communities (geographic, identity-based, or experience-based) have distinct information needs - local communities often seek pride and positive stories, LGBTQ+ communities need validation and representation, and neurodiverse communities need...
Newrewired spotlight | Chris Stone: 'The news industry has a lot to learn from podcast creators'

1 week ago | journalism.co.uk | Jacob Granger

News podcasts are an incredible opportunity to discover and develop new audiences. Far from being just a standalone digital product, podcasts can drive growth across your entire digital media business. Chris Stone, head of video and podcasts at the New Statesman, has led podcast businesses for over 12 years, with previous roles at the London Standard and the Telegraph.
The freedom gap: what pay and class reveal about the future of journalism

1 week ago | journalism.co.uk | Francois Nel

François Nel speaking at our Newsrewired conference in May 2024 Credit: Mousetrap Media / Frank Noon Every May 3, we mark World Press Freedom Day — a date that rightly draws attention to journalists threatened by censorship, surveillance, and violence. But this year, my mind turns to another, quieter threat to press freedom: exclusion by paycheque.
Newsrewired speaker spotlight: Naja Nielsen on innovation, leadership and Nordic media

1 week ago | journalism.co.uk | Jacob Granger

Credit: Joshua Bratt / BBC Naja Nielsen spent six years at the BBC as digital director, where she led the newsroom's digital journalism through the pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war and the UK and US elections. She also oversaw changes to the newsapp, BBC's launch on TikTok, news formats for election voters, the analysis section BBC In Depth and an overall push towards serving the needs of digital audiences.
Will Hayward on his Substack journey: "I love covering Wales. You can have a big impact in a small country"

2 weeks ago | journalism.co.uk | Marcela Kunova

Last year, award-winning journalist Will Hayward made a career move that many dream of - he left his full-time role at Reach plc's title Wales Online to grow his Substack side hustle. More than 5,000 subscribers are now following his essential reporting on Welsh politics and current affairs. Will spoke with Journalism.co.uk about his journey. First-name basisThe Will Hayward newsletter - a name he would not choose if starting again - has grown thanks to its deeply personal nature.
Ethics, diversity, influence and digital transformation: 10 trends to watch in UK journalism

2 weeks ago | journalism.co.uk | Jacob Granger

Credit: Photo by abdullah ali on Unsplash A new report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism provides a detailed breakdown of the state of the UK journalism industry, based on a representative survey of 1,130 UK journalists. Journalism.co.uk looks at the 10 key themes and revelations. Women and ethnic minorities facing ageism Big picture: Many of the diversity findings make for familiar reading.
10 weeks, 10 promises, 24k new subscribers, 72% retention rate: lessons from Denník N’s subscription drive

2 weeks ago | journalism.co.uk | David Tvrdon

Credit: Courtesy Dennik N This story was originally published by FatChilli. It has been edited and republished here with permissionIn a nutshell:Denník N defied expectations with a 72 per cent retention rate after a 10-week pay-what-you-want trial. Even when offered for free, 78 per cent of subscribers chose to pay, proving the perceived value of Denník N's journalism.
AI, ethics and editorial power: voices from the IQ Media Conference

2 weeks ago | journalism.co.uk | Jacob Granger

And check out the Journalism.co.uk podcast on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLast week, we were in sunny Athens attending the IQ Media Conference, hearing all about what the future of digital journalism holds for us. No surprises here - a prominent theme was AI: how it is reshaping how stories are found, whom they reach, and even what we think journalism is. And in this week's episode, we have all those highlights and takeaways for you.
The climate crisis is being misreported - and there is no legal way to stop it (yet)

3 weeks ago | journalism.co.uk | Jacob Granger

Credit: Photo by Gabriel McCallin on Unsplash If a journalist writes an inaccurate news story that damages the reputation of an individual, one of their options is to take up a complaint with a press regulator for a suitable remedy. But what happens when a journalist writes an inaccurate story about something more abstract, but no less important, say, climate change? A new research paper published today (22 April 2025) makes an unusual case.
How to use Telegram for online journalism investigations

4 weeks ago | journalism.co.uk | Jacob Granger

Credit: Andrea di Valvasone #ijf25 via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-ND 4.0). The Wall Street Journal's (WSJ) investigation into Russian theft of Ukrainian grain was made possible by a job posting on the private messaging platform, Telegram.