WAN-IFRA announced the sixteen publishers participating in the first edition of the Newsroom AI Catalyst programme. The first catalyst kicks off in Europe and initiates a global programme of eight catalysts in four regions.
WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, and DistriPress are thrilled to announce their strategic merger in a move poised to reshape the industry landscape. This union combines both associations strengths and resources and drives innovative initiatives within the industry. .
The winners of WAN-IFRAs prestigious annual Digital Media Awards Worldwide, recognising outstanding achievements in digital media by the news industry, were announced in Copenhagen on the 27th May during a ceremony at the 75th World News Media Congress.
During its World News Media Congress, WAN-IFRA published its fifth report focused on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. The report, AI in Action, features 10 practical, global use cases of how news publishers are working with Artificial Intelligence, particularly generative AI.
During WAN-IFRAs 75th WAN-IFRAs World News Media Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, Ladina Heimgartner, Head Media Ringier AG & CEO Ringier Media Switzerland, was elected President of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers.
The era of AI, and especially generative AI, brings significant opportunities for newsrooms and publishers: AI can assist in creating and improving content or help to do deeper analysis of information and data. It can also enhance the user experience on news websites.
In the days to come, News Arcade will be showcased to a diverse youth audience on Sunday, 26 May, at the Global Youth News Lab workshop, and to news media leaders at WAN-IFRAs World News Media Congress on Wednesday, 29 May, at 10:20.
