Every month we pull together tools, research, and ideas for journalists wearing… many hats.
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Pick your tool: Podcasts, Videos, or Tips for funding?
Every month, we pull together tools, research, and ideas for journalists wearing… many hats.
Late August isn’t exactly peak “read-about-tools” season—so we kept this edition mostly light. A few smart picks, some ideas to hold onto, and a glimpse of what’s ahead.
Hope they land well, wherever this finds you, on a beach or out of office 🙂
If you’re new to this newsletter, each month, we introduce a variety of tools and stories—supporting journalists that wear many “hats”—investigators, content creators, editors and more. From behind-the-scenes insights to practical resources, this roundup is designed to support your work.
Up your sleeve
Tools and tricks you can put to work right away
Turning data into sound—no coding required
Created by Christian Basl, DataSonifyer is a web-based app that lets you upload CSV files and turn it into sound. Think pitch, rhythm, effects—without touching a line of code. No signup needed, and you can export your audio as a WAV file in just a few clicks. 👉 Give it a try
PS. If you are in Athens, don’t miss the chance to meet the team at the iMEdD International Journalism Forum 2025!
AI news, before it hits the mainstream
AI Valley is a weekday newsletter trusted by thousands—from engineers to entrepreneurs —for early signals on AI trends, tools, and breakthroughs. Ranked among the world’s top 10 AI newsletters, it’s not exactly a tool, but it is a solid way to stay ahead of trends, whether you’re working in tech or just trying to follow the space. 👉 Check it out
Inside the empire shaping our AI future
And since we’re speaking about AI—again, not a tool but a very informative video— journalist Karen Hao spoke with Novara Media about her book Empire of AI. Drawing on her experience inside the tech world, she breaks down how power, myth, and exploitation shape the global AI industry, from Sam Altman’s rise to the hidden costs of content moderation. 👉 Watch it here
Πίσω από τους τίτλους
(Έρευνα, αναλύσεις και το πλαίσιο που χρειάζεστε για να μην έχετε κενά)
Design systems for the newsroom
In a feature by writer Diana Budds, we see how major publishers are using Figma to rethink how news is designed and delivered. From app redesigns to new typefaces and full rebrands, these teams show how collaborative tools can streamline workflows, align editors and designers, and ultimately shape how readers experience journalism. The piece is a bit old, but its lessons on designing at the speed of news remain just as relevant. 👉 Read more
Events are powering the next wave of media growth
With ads down and subscriptions stalling, publishers are turning to live events to drive revenue and engagement. FT Strategies Joe Miller explores how brands like FT Live and Semafor are making events a core part of their business—and why it’s working. 👉 Read more
What 400 media apps reveal about engagement in 2025
As social and search traffic decline, publishers are turning to apps to build deeper audience connections. Christie Easter‘s 2025 Pugpig report shows how features like audio, games, and personalization are driving stronger, more loyal engagement. 👉 Read more
Community Spotlight
New voices, bold experiments, and big ideas from the field
What’s on at the #iMEdDIJF25
The iMEdD International Journalism Forum just went live with its official agenda, bringing this year’s much-anticipated program into focus. Photojournalism masterclasses, discussions on crisis in Gaza and Sudan, how to use satellite images and drones for research, workshops on audience-research, gamifying investigations, a live-journalism workshop on wildlife crime, a lot of AI, and many side events! With the schedule now public, you can start planning. 👉 Explore the agenda
Inside the debate on journalism’s purpose
With JR3, Mattia Peretti set out to rethink how journalism serves its audience. What began as an article with two simple questions—What is journalism for, and what should it help us feel, think, or do?—has now become JR3 Debate, a collaborative Google Doc that gathers answers, themes, and new questions. 👉 Join in
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