Artificial Intelligence in Media The Silent Exit: Why Middle-Aged Women Are Disconnecting from the News July 24, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman This article was adapted from Luba Kassova’s Substack, "Lubascope," and is republished with permission. For two decades, I have lived and breathed the news industry. As a researcher, an audience…
Audio and Podcast Journalism The Evolving Podcast Landscape: Industry Insights, Risk Mitigation, and Emerging Trends July 23, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman The global podcasting industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and diversification. As creators push the boundaries of storytelling and technical production, the ecosystem surrounding the medium is undergoing a sophisticated…
Press Freedom Justice for Mohammed Aydah: Press Freedom Advocates Demand Accountability in Yemen July 22, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman Introduction The brutal assassination of Mohammed Aydah, a prominent correspondent for Saudi-owned news outlets Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath, has sent shockwaves through the global journalistic community. As the conflict in Yemen…
Global Media Trends Mind the Gap: Why Unified Infrastructure is the New Frontier for Media Monetization July 22, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman In the rapidly shifting landscape of digital publishing, a quiet, seismic transformation is underway. As Google referral traffic—the traditional lifeblood of web publishers—continues to ebb, media organizations are finding themselves…
Civic Technology The Future of Pro-Democracy Tech: Insights from TICTeC 2025 July 22, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman Introduction: Navigating a Turning Point for Civic Technology The landscape of civic technology is currently undergoing its most significant transformation since the inception of the field. As democratic institutions worldwide…
Solutions Journalism A Lifesaving Bond: How a 2-Year-Old Sister’s Courage Miraculously Cured Her Sibling’s Rare Blood Disorder July 20, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman In an extraordinary display of familial love and biological serendipity, a Salt Lake City family has navigated a medical journey that reads like a miracle. Five-year-old Emma Meline, who faced…
Press Freedom A Dangerous Spiral: New Report Exposes Systemic Erosion of Press Freedom in Serbia July 19, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman By Editorial Staff The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), alongside a coalition of international press freedom watchdogs, released a harrowing report on Thursday, painting a grim picture of the current…
Fact Checking Analysis: Assessing President Trump’s Claims on Election Infrastructure and Voter Integrity July 17, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman In a high-stakes, prime-time address delivered from the White House on July 16, President Donald Trump issued a sweeping critique of American election infrastructure, alleging systemic vulnerabilities and potential foreign…
Visual Journalism Jennifer Amur Tapped to Lead National Desk’s Immigration and Southern Coverage at The Washington Post July 17, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman By Newsroom Editorial Desk In a strategic move aimed at fortifying its national reporting capabilities, The Washington Post has announced the appointment of Jennifer Amur to a high-stakes leadership position…
