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…
Artificial Intelligence in Media The Evolution of Fandom: Why Live Blogging Is Winning the Battle for the Modern Sports Fan July 23, 2026 Jia Lissa For many, the Sunday afternoon ritual of sitting through ninety minutes of football—often resulting in a drab 1-0 stalemate—has become an increasingly difficult sell. As the pace of life accelerates…
Artificial Intelligence in Media The Data-Driven Newsroom: 16 Essential Resources for Media Research in 2026 July 22, 2026 Pevita Pearce In an era defined by rapid digital disruption, algorithmic volatility, and shifting public trust, the ability to navigate data is no longer a "nice-to-have" skill for journalists—it is a survival…
Artificial Intelligence in Media The Future of the Street Press: Resilience, Representation, and the Fight for Survival July 22, 2026 Evan Lee Salim For three decades, the sight of a Big Issue vendor standing on a bustling high street has been a fixture of the British urban landscape. It is a model that…
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…
Civic Technology Scaling the Civic Commons: A Deep Dive into the June Updates for the Civic Tech Field Guide July 21, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital governance and civic engagement, the Civic Tech Field Guide (CTFG) serves as the central nervous system for practitioners, researchers, and government innovators. By…
Civic Technology The State of Civic Tech: Analyzing the Civic Tech Field Guide’s Record-Breaking Month of Growth July 21, 2026 Nana Wu In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital governance, the Civic Tech Field Guide serves as the definitive lighthouse for builders, researchers, and organizers. As a central repository for the global…
Civic Technology A New Era for Democracy Tech: Inside the Major Redesign of the Civic Tech Field Guide July 20, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy The digital landscape of civic engagement has reached a new milestone. The Civic Tech Field Guide, long considered the definitive repository for the global democracy technology ecosystem, has officially unveiled…
Audio and Podcast Journalism The Pulse of Podcasting: Tech Shifts, Royal Appearances, and Industry Trends July 20, 2026 Ali Ikhwan The landscape of modern podcasting is undergoing a period of rapid evolution, defined by high-stakes legal battles, celebrity-driven content strategies, and the democratization of fitness and lifestyle programming. As the…
Civic Technology Navigating the Future: The 2025 Digital Participation Guide and the AI Paradigm Shift July 20, 2026 Muslim In an era defined by rapid technological disruption and growing skepticism toward traditional governance, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and civic engagement has become the new frontier of modern democracy.…
