Alan Hunter

Expert warns news industry is still writing as if it’s 1957 Discussions highlight challenges of mobile storytelling and atomisation of news Questions remain about verification, funding, and brands in an AI-driven news future “We are still writing like it’s 1957” was the blunt assessment of Mario Garcia, speaking earlier this month at WAN-IFRA World News Media Congress in Marseille.

News organisations are recognising the value of individual journalists as brands Traditional anonymity at outlets like The Economist is giving way to increased visibility Embracing star talent can strengthen publishers’ positions and combat talent poaching A friend of mine was, 20 years ago, something of a news media visionary. It wasn’t something he set out to do – he’s a corporate lawyer by trade.

Examines the American focus on prestigious awards over reader needs Critiques the biased and inward-looking nature of the Pulitzers Argues that abolition could renew journalism’s relevance to the public The difference between American and British journalism is clear in what they choose to display in their newsrooms. Visit any large US newspaper’s offices and you will see a “wall of fame” that commemorates its winners of Pulitzers and other journalism awards.