Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2021
This annual report, authored by Nic Newman and based on a survey of 234 senior executives from 43 countries, looks at some of the issues facing journalism in 2021 and beyond.
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Covering the cartels: the history and mission of Zeta
Our world’s leading programme allows practising, mid-career journalists to take some time out from their day jobs to explore journalism in depth.
Through personal research, seminars, networking events and discussions with your peers, you will further your understanding of journalism, the news industry and your place in it.
Explore the most comprehensive piece of research on news consumption worldwide. This year's report covers 40 countries in six continents.
The resurgence of email newsletters
The value of regional and local news
How people want the media to cover politics
As the industry changes, we track the ever-shifting trends, aiming to connect rigorous academic research with the practical experiences of professional journalists, media managers and policy-makers.
Women in news: an overview of audience behaviour in eleven countries
This report by Meera Selva and Simge Andı brings audience data and other evidence to a wider debate about whether the media industry is fair to women: whether they are treated with respect and whether the issues that impact on them are treated honestly and fairly.
- Read our country profiles: Kenya | South Africa | South Korea | Hong Kong | Japan | Mexico | Brazil | Finland | Germany | United Kingdom | United States
- Read our factsheet on women and top leadership in 2020 in English and in Spanish
- Watch our recent seminar on what women want from the news here
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