News from Newsworks | 3 – 7 October

Next Thursday, Newsworks will take to the stage at Mediatel’s Future of Media event to offer a glimpse into the ‘Future of News’. Join Alison Phillips, Daily Mirror editor and Women in Journalism chair, and a panel of rising stars in news and advertising as they discuss publishers’ constant technological evolution, diversity and inclusion inside and outside the newsroom, and why journalism will continue to matter to brands and society in the years to come. 

Meanwhile, commercial leaders from the news brand industry appeared at Press Gazette’s recent Future of Media Technology event, talking about the importance of optimised first-party data capture, the damage caused by over-cautious blocklisting and more besides. Read more here.

Also, vote for your favourite campaign from September in our ad of the month poll, see the latest cracking creative from Specsavers, British Gas and more in our stand out ads gallery and find more news from news brands below. 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“The cost of sending journalists into a frontline warzone… is really expensive… we either just don’t cover it and you can listen to the Ukrainian or the Russian side… but it’s a real problem.”

Reach CRO Piers North emphasises the importance of checking blocklists to fund essential journalism

In other news…

Final chance to enter The Newsworks Awards   »

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Vote for September’s ad of the month   »

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Stand out ads including ASDA, National Trust and Omega »

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Rising industry stars to discuss ‘Future of News’ at Mediatel Future of Media events  »

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RAMetrics analysis: Does size matter? »

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News publishers shortlisted at Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards  »

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The Sun and Mel B campaign against domestic violence at Conservative conference  »

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The Independent marks Black History Month with cross-business initiatives  »