
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is Oxford University's international research centre in the comparative study of news media.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 17min
Digital News Report 2024. Episode 4: How much people pay for news
How much money are people paying for news around the world? In this episode of our Digital News Report 2024 podcast series, we look at how much money people pay for news and how this compares to the ‘full ticket’ price. We look at payment trends around the world, the various ways news organisations price their subscriptions, and how much non-subscribers say they would be prepared to pay for news.
See our website for a full transcript: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/our-podcast-digital-news-report-2024-episode-4-how-much-people-pay-news
The speakers:
Craig T. Robertson is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. His research focus includes news trust and credibility, fact-checking and verification, and how both partisan attitudes and epistemic beliefs factor into these domains. He is the author of the Digital News Report 2024 chapter into how much people pay for online news https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2024/how-much-do-people-pay-online-news-what-might-encourage-others-pay
Our host Federica Cherubini is Director of Leadership Development at the Reuters Institute. She is an expert in newsroom operations and organisational change, with more than ten years of experience spanning major publishers, research institutes and editorial networks around the world.

Jun 27, 2024 • 11min
Digital News Report 2024. Episode 3: What people want from news
What do news audiences actually say they want from news? In this episode of our Digital News Report 2024 series, we look at what people say they want from news. Do audiences want more than to just be informed and updated? Are they looking to be entertained or inspired? We speak to an author of the DNR who has explored this issue in a special chapter, and ask what the news media could be doing to address any perceived gaps in how they are delivering the news.
Speakers:
Richard Fletcher is Director of Research at the Reuters Institute. He is primarily interested in global trends in digital news consumption, comparative media research, the use of social media by journalists and news organisations, and more broadly, the relationship between technology and journalism. He is the author of a Digital News Report chapter on what news audiences want from news.
Our host Federica Cherubini is Director of Leadership Development at the Reuters Institute. She is an expert in newsroom operations and organisational change, with more than ten years of experience spanning major publishers, research institutes and editorial networks around the world.
A full transcript can be found here: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/our-podcast-digital-news-report-2024-episode-3-what-people-want-news

Jun 24, 2024 • 15min
Our podcast: Digital News Report 2024. Episode 2. Public attitudes about AI and journalism
In this episode of our Digital News Report 2024 series, we explore what people think about the use of AI in journalism. In this episode of our Digital News Report 2024 series, we explore what people think about the use of AI in journalism. We look at how AI is being used in newsrooms, levels of comfort that people have with AI and journalism, and questions around transparency and trust when it comes to AI
Guest: Amy Ross Arguedas is a Postdoctoral Researcher Fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and works on the Digital News Project. Amy completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in the Media, Technology, and Society program in the Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University in 2020. Prior to pursuing her doctorate, Amy worked as a journalist for five years at the Costa Rican newspaper La Nación, where she covered various different beats.
Host: Our host Federica Cherubini is Director of Leadership Development at the Reuters Institute. She is an expert in newsroom operations and organisational change, with more than ten years of experience spanning major publishers, research institutes and editorial networks around the world.
A full transcript can be found on our website: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/our-podcast-digital-news-report-2024-episode-2-public-attitudes-about-ai-and-journalism

Jun 13, 2024 • 41min
Our podcast. Digital News Report 2024. Episode 1. What you need to know
In this opening episode of our series, we’ll explore the key findings from our Digital News Report 2024, the most comprehensive study of news consumption worldwide. In this opening episode of our series, we’ll explore the key findings from our Digital News Report 2024, the most comprehensive study of news consumption worldwide. We will discuss some of the big headlines from the report including the evolution of platforms in how people interact with news, what people think of AI in news, the role of influencers and creators, and how much people are paying for news. We will also look at concerns around misinformation, and levels of trust and interest in news.
Speakers:
Nic Newman is the lead author of the Digital News Report and is a Senior Research Associate at the Reuters Institute. He is also a consultant on digital media, working actively with news companies on product, audience, and business strategies for digital transition. He writes an annual report for the Institute on future media and technology trends.
Rasmus Nielsen is co-author of the Digital News Report, Director of the Reuters Institute and Professor of Political Communication at the University of Oxford. His work focuses on changes in the news media, political communication, and the role of digital technologies in both.
Our host Federica Cherubini is Director of Leadership Development at the Reuters Institute. She is an expert in newsroom operations and organisational change, with more than ten years of experience spanning major publishers, research institutes and editorial networks around the world.
A full transcript can be found on our website: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/our-podcast-digital-news-report-2024-episode-1-what-you-need-know

Jan 18, 2024 • 29min
What should we expect from journalism in 2024?
The podcast discusses trends shaping journalism in 2024, including generative AI, audience engagement strategies, news format changes, and the decline of social media referrals. It explores the use of AI in journalism and the ethical concerns surrounding it. The podcast also highlights the challenges of news avoidance and the shift towards producing more videos, podcasts, and newsletters. Innovative devices and interfaces, as well as advancements in AI technology, are also explored.

Dec 15, 2023 • 30min
How newsrooms are meeting the challenges of AI, diversity and flexible working
In this episode of our podcast we explore our latest report on how news organisations around the world are adapting their working practices to external changes and internal dynamics including AI, diversity and flexible working. In this episode of our podcast we explore our latest report on how news organisations around the world are adapting their working practices to external changes and internal dynamics including AI, diversity and flexible working.
Host Gretel Kahn. Gretel is a journalist at the Reuters Institute. Previously, she worked for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in Montreal covering daily news for radio and web.
Ramaa Sharma is an award-winning Digital Leader, Consultant and Executive Coach. Until recently she was the Senior Digital Editor at BBC News, driving digital transformation across the division of 8,000 journalists. She also worked with the BBC News Board to help facilitate a more diverse and inclusive newsroom.
Federica Cherubini is Director of Leadership Development at the Reuters Institute. She is an expert in newsroom operations and organisational change, with more than ten years of experience spanning major publishers, research institutes and editorial networks around the world.
A full transcript is available here: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/our-podcast-how-newsrooms-are-meeting-challenges-ai-diversity-and-flexible-working

Nov 10, 2023 • 32min
From protests to politics: How people engage with news about climate change
This podcast explores a report on how people access news about climate change, covering consumption patterns, sources of misinformation, media effectiveness, and audience perceptions. It discusses key findings on news usage and attitudes towards climate change in eight countries, including cross-country variations and opinions on climate justice. The podcast also explores ideological differences in perspectives on climate change and the role of journalism, perception of climate change impacts on health, and the importance of research and audience engagement with climate news.

Jul 13, 2023 • 11min
Digital News Report 2023. Episode 6: The importance of public service media for individuals and for society
In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at how important news audiences feel public service media is, both for themselves and wider society. In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at how important news audiences feel public service media is, both for themselves and wider society. We explore how this correlates with use of public service media and other news media, as well as other factors like age and education.
Richard Fletcher is Director of Research at the Reuters Institute. He is primarily interested in global trends in digital news consumption, comparative media research, the use of social media by journalists and news organisations, and more broadly, the relationship between technology and journalism. He is the author of a Digital News Report chapter on attitudes towards the importance of public service media.
Our host Federica Cherubini is Director of Leadership Development at the Reuters Institute. She is an expert in newsroom operations and organisational change, with more than ten years of experience spanning major publishers, research institutes and editorial networks around the world.
A full transcript can be found here: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/our-podcast-digital-news-report-2023-episode-6-importance-public-service-media-individuals-and

Jul 7, 2023 • 22min
Digital News Report 2023. Episode 5: News podcasts: who is listening and what formats are working?
In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at the world of news podcasts and why they're popular with listeners and publishers. In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at the world of news podcasts and why they're popular with listeners and publishers. We look at the various types of news podcasts, some of the most popular titles, the platforms where people are listening, and who's making money from them.
Nic Newman is the lead author of the Digital News Report and is a Senior Research Associate at the Reuters Institute. He is also a consultant on digital media, working actively with news companies on product, audience, and business strategies for digital transition. He writes an annual report for the Institute on future media and technology trends.
Our host Federica Cherubini is Director of Leadership Development at the Reuters Institute. She is an expert in newsroom operations and organisational change, with more than ten years of experience spanning major publishers, research institutes and editorial networks around the world.
A full transcript is here: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/our-podcast-digital-news-report-2023-episode-5-news-podcasts-who-listening-and-what-formats

Jun 28, 2023 • 17min
Digital News Report 2023. Episode 4: Attitudes towards algorithms and their impact on news
In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast series we explore people’s attitudes towards algorithmic selection of news and the correlation with attitudes towards editorial selection. In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast series we explore people’s attitudes towards algorithmic selection of news and the correlation with attitudes towards editorial selection. We explore how people’s self-reported news behaviours and trust in news influence attitudes towards how news is selected, and we look at concerns about missing out on news due to algorithmic selection.
Richard Fletcher is Director of Research at the Reuters Institute. He is primarily interested in global trends in digital news consumption, comparative media research, the use of social media by journalists and news organisations, and more broadly, the relationship between technology and journalism.
Our host Federica Cherubini is Director of Leadership Development at the Reuters Institute. She is an expert in newsroom operations and organisational change, with more than ten years of experience spanning major publishers, research institutes and editorial networks around the world.
A full transcript is available here: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/our-podcast-digital-news-report-2023-episode-4-attitudes-towards-algorithms-and-their-impact
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