Newsmedia industry

New group for hyperlocal publishers to provide support, networking

Mar 08, 2022 at 05:16 pm by admin

A new group for the hyperlocal news industry in Australia, launched today with the support of two existing organisations. Backed by the Judith Neilson Institute and the Commu.... Read More

Government’s media handouts… and ‘back of the couch’ cash

Mar 01, 2022 at 05:47 pm by admin

Regional media was under the microscope again this week, with a two-day parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s regional news services. And if that sounds familiar, cons.... Read More

Rust sells nine mastheads following co-president’s death

Mar 01, 2022 at 10:00 am by admin

Just two months after the death of the company’s co-president, Missouri-based Rust Communications has sold nine of its 40-plus newspapers to fast-growing CherryRoad Medi.... Read More

Journalists urged to stay safe amid ‘target list’ fears

Feb 25, 2022 at 11:13 am by admin

With fears Russian forces may have a “target list” of journalists, WAN-Ifra has urged that journalists covering the unfolding conflict be afforded “the maxim.... Read More

Knight millions focus on advancing US’ black news outlets

Feb 24, 2022 at 09:51 am by admin

Ahead of its annual Knight Media Forum this week, the foundation has announced more than US$4 million in support to help black publishers become more financially sustainable..... Read More