The Digital Media Awards Asia was first launched in 2009 to recognise news media organisations that are leaders and innovators in the adoption of digital media strategies as news consumption trends shifted from print to online. One hundred and thirty-six entries were submitted in this year’s competition. The winners were presented with their coveted prizes at a ceremony at the Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara on Wednesday night as part of the Digital Media Asia conference, Asia-Pacific’s largest regional digital news media conference. SPH Media won five Gold and three Silvers whereas the South C ..read more

On 27 May, when the global media fraternity gathers in Copenhagen for the World News Media Congress, WAN-IFRA will award the 2024 Golden Pen of Freedom.  This award is made each year to a person or group who has sacrificed much in the cause of press freedom. As we prepare to honour the 2024 Laureate, we reflect on winners past; the ideal moment to see what has happened to some of those who have received the award in its 63-year history. On trial in Hong Kong Jimmy Lai, the founder of former independent newspaper Apple Daily, is 60 days into a trial in Hong Hong that may see him jailed for ..read more

The winning projects of this year’s competition showcased outstanding innovation, ranging from tools that track inflation to new travel tours. These initiatives placed their audiences at the centre of their work, resulting in increased engagement and positive feedback from readers. These projects provide a winning strategy for any initiative. We are grateful to all the publishers who submitted their projects this year. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our expert jury members (see the complete list below) for volunteering their valuable time and expertise. The winners of each ca ..read more

Each of this year’s winning initiatives displays outstanding innovation, from AI-use cases that increase value for audiences and better efficiencies for staff, to community focused data projects that represent local journalism at its best. We are grateful to all the publishers who submitted projects this year, and once again extend our sincerest thanks to our expert jury members (see the complete list below). The winners of each category will now be automatically entered into our 2024 Digital Media World Awards, where they will compete with the top projects from other regions around the globe ..read more

This year, new categories were added to the contest that addresses the latest needs of audiences and the industry: Best Fact-Checking Project, Best Innovative Digital Product, Best Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Newsroom and Best Use of AI in Revenue Strategy, without leaving behind the most beloved categories such as Best Digital Journalism Project, Best Newsletter and Best Podcast. WAN-IFRA appreciates the efforts of all participating media and hopes to have them in the next edition of the Digital Media Americas Awards. WINNERS Best News Website LN X, a new lanacion.com, LA NACION, Ar ..read more

The partnership is underpinned by Internews’ Ads for News Initiative, which employs in-country media experts to vet local news websites, ensuring the quality of supply. This non-profit work is conducted globally, using extensive evaluation criteria including the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) brand safety and suitability standards. Via PubMatic, the quality news sites and domains vetted by Ads for News, can be accessed directly through a local market inclusion list, private marketplaces (PMPs) or a package of inventory against a biddable price. Leveraging leading-edge technologie ..read more

As independent media globally face unprecedented threats, the ACOS Alliance and WAN-IFRA have joined forces to launch the Editor Safety Hub, a free-to-access training platform for news editors and managers. The Editor Safety Hub launches with The Fundamentals of Safe Commissioning, a self-paced training course that equips editors with the skills they need to safely commission journalistic work, support the safety of freelancers they work with, and embed a culture of safety within their everyday practice. The course’s content has been created with Aegis Safety Alliance and in consultation ..read more

DMI (Digital Media India) entered its 12th year and hosted more than 125 news media executives from over 40 organisations in attendance. This year’s theme was “Harnessing technology to scale digital business and drive growth.” The conference featured a well-planned and informative program facilitating learning and networking opportunities among industry executives and journalists. The two-day conference started with a keynote address by Andy Budiman (CEO, KG Media, Indonesia). Budiman shared insights from the transformation journey of KG Media, one of South East Asia’s largest media companies ..read more

Companies and organisations in Europe are mandated to publish their annual Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) reports, which includes environmental information such as carbon footprints, and other details such as land consumption, biodiversity, and water usage. But reporting can be challenging, especially for those doing it for the first time. To address this, WAN-IFRA’s World Printers Forum has organised a webinar – ESG Reporting Explained – on Thursday, 14 March at 15:00 CET. The online seminar, led by Dr. Michael Has, Partner at Monopteros in Germany, will provide an overview of Europ ..read more

AI Unlocked will produce one webinar a month and a website of resources. Additionally, WAN-IFRA is building a community of practice for media experts who can share their ideas, concepts, and experiences through a dedicated and curated online forum. The programme is meant for anyone interested in AI within a news media company. While the AI Unlocked programme is complimentary for WAN-IFRA members, it welcomes participation from all interested parties.   WAN-IFRA is teaming up with FATHM, a London-based media lab, news consultancy, and creative studio with extensive expertise in Artificial ..read more