Kayla Henderson-Wood ( @uosojc.bsky.social alum ) spoke to my class this week about the creative economy & entrepreneurship. Among the many great tips, “You don’t need to suffer to succeed.” In an industry addicted to hustle culture, that worth remembering. 1/2

🌏 @uoregon.bsky.social @uosojc.bsky.social students, study abroad with me this summer in New Zealand! Explore how food, culture and digital storytelling intersect in one of the most beautiful countries in the world! 📅 Aug 16 – Sept 12 📝 Apply by March 15 🔗 geo.uoregon.edu/programs/oce...

Great to see this vital work getting recognition. My @uosojc.bsky.social colleague David Ewald is leading an innovative class giving students hands-on experience tackling real-world communication challenges and understanding the human stakes behind global stories. 👉 news.uoregon.edu/new-class-gi...

Really enjoyed hosting Jessie Kirk (Travel Oregon) with my students for a discussion on audience pathways, visual thinking, analytics, digital skills & adaptable storytelling. Key takeaway: “The future belongs to storytellers who can adapt to their audiences.” #journalism #digitalstorytelling

New article: The three biggest tensions defining media in 2026 and how publishers can respond. AI, audience relationships + revenue diversification aren’t separate challenges; they’re deeply interconnected. Here’s what media leaders should be thinking about 👇 digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2026/02...

@neuroai-uoregon.bsky.social was the proud sponsor of a @washingtonpost.com live event last week marking the 10-year anniversary of journalist Jason Rezaian's release from prison in Iran where he was held hostage for 544 days. View the event at: www.washingtonpost.com/washington-p... #pressfreedom

Thanks to the @uoregon.bsky.social Provost’s Office for producing this profile piece, which follows on from my winning a University Teaching Award last year. provost.uoregon.edu/damian-radcl... cc @uosojc.bsky.social

From user needs to digital innovation: 5 lessons from leading Danish publishers — great examples from JP/Politikens Hus, Berlingske and Zetland on audience-first thinking, team collaboration and purposeful tech in newsrooms > New by me for WAN-IFRA. wan-ifra.org/2026/01/from...

The latest WAN-IFRA World Press Trends study dropped today. This annual report, which I led the writing of, explores the big issues for news publishers - such as revenues, digital transformation, and freedom of the press - based on a global survey of industry leaders. wan-ifra.org/2026/01/worl...

5 themes from my Digital Content Next work this year: 📌 Subscription growth hinges on retention 📌 Paywalls are plateauing — value matters 📌 AI is reshaping media workflows 📌 YouTube is central to Gen Z discovery 📌 Creator partnerships are now strategic Read: digitalcontentnext.org/blog/author/...

My latest for Digital Content Next examines how + why mainstream media is leaning into the creator economy. Thanks to Nic Newman @reutersinstitute.bsky.social + George Montagu at FT Strategies for their expert insights. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2025/12... #CreatorEconomy #Media

I asked the 200 students in my @uosojc.bsky.social class on The Media Business to investigate how AI is being used in a specific role, field, or organization that they want to work in after graduating, and to reflect on what this means for their skills, opportunities, and future career. /1

It’s impossible to grasp the future of media without understanding the Creator Economy. For students interested in journalism, PR, advertising, and storytelling, understanding how creators grow, monetize, and adapt is essential. Here are some introductory slides on the topic. bit.ly/44bKgkh

Thank you to Paige Campbell for joining my JCOM 304 Media Business class @uosojc.bsky.social yesterday. Paige talked about her journey from initially feeling like this space wasn't for her, to becoming the owner of Grady Britton + what it takes to run an agency grounded in integrity and purpose.

Huge thanks to Justin Johnson for speaking to our @uosojc.bsky.social students today! He shared how student-athletes can build strong, authentic brands in the NIL era — exploring the routes of this authenticity and examples of this in practice. 🙌 #NIL #StudentAthletes #SportsMarketing

Huge thanks to the Oregon Journalism Education Association for the chance to talk about #freelancing today. My session was packed, and I was blown away by how many high school students are already working as independent (often $) creators. Inspiring! See my deck: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

🤖 New on @uosojc.bsky.social Demystifying Media podcast : Hilke Schellmann (NYU professor & Emmy winner) joins us to unpack how AI is used in hiring — the biases, the claims, and where things go wrong. 🎧 Listen: demystifying-media.simplecast.com/episodes/71d... #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #HR 1/2

📉 Subscription growth has plateaued. So how can publishers address this? For the trade body Digital Content Next, I examine proven solutions, such as bundling and new products. 🔗 Read here: digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2025/09/25/state-of-subscriptions-2025-pushing-past-the-paywall-plateau/

🚨 New! Episode 37 of the @uosojc.bsky.social's Next Generation Leaders podcast features Julia Mueller, a reporter covering politics, campaigns, and the White House in Washington, D.C. 📑 juliamuellerthewriter.com 🎧 Listen now: nextgenerationleaders.simplecast.com/episodes/37-... #journalism

Excited to feature Connor Kwiecien on the @uosojc.bsky.social Next Generation Leaders podcast! He reflects on roles at KWVA + OPB, & the journey to launching My Friend’s Basement Studio, a Brooklyn-based space for podcasters + creators. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3... #GoDucks #CareerAdvice

Great to kick off the latest series of @uosojc.bsky.social's Next Generation Leaders podcast by chatting with UO alumnus Tara Mendenhall! Morning co-host at U93 in South Bend, IN, Tara discusses how "your life is content on the radio," and why "taking the trash out" matters. 🎧 bit.ly/46t1o5k

🚀 The @uosojc.bsky.social's Next Generation Leaders podcast is back! We talk with alumni working across the communications landscape—journalism, PR, advertising, and beyond—about their career journeys and lessons learned. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Chatting with Linden Moore was the perfect way to start our @uoregon.bsky.social program in New Zealand. The @uosojc.bsky.social alum recently submitted her PhD at the Auckland University of Technology, and is now a Lecturer in Sport Management at Northumbria University in the UK. linktr.ee/lmoore2

Here’s what journalists in the Global South told the Thomson Reuters Foundation they really want from AI companies, policymakers, and their newsroom leaders, in the months ahead. medium.com/damian-radcl... #AI #Digital #ArtificialIntelligence #Journalism

Great to chat with photojournalist Greg Constantine about his award-winning work covering issues such as immigration, detention, and statelessness in this latest @uosojc.bsky.social Demystifying Media podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7... #journalism #photography #photojournalism

@uoregon.bsky.social alumnus Jackie Gutierrez takes us on the journey behind Women Kick Balls in the latest @uosojc.bsky.social Demystifying Media podcast. Hear the inside story behind her women's soccer media brand. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6... #Sport #Soccer #Journalism #Media #GoDucks

In this inspiring guest lecture, sports journalist + @uosojc.bsky.social alumnus Jackie Gutierrez (@womenkickballs.bsky.social) shares how she built her brand, broke down barriers in sports journalism, and prioritized mental health (+coffee) along the way. ⚽ 🎙️ 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6...

🚀 New by me for Digital Content Next > 6 reasons why media companies should reassess the value they attach to YouTube + 6 proven tactics from Esra Dogramaci to help maximize your impact and approach to the platform. 📲📽️ digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2025/07... #YouTube #Media #Journalism #Digital

AI tools are rolling into newsrooms across Africa, Asia, and Latin America—but adoption comes with hurdles, alumni of the Thomson Reuters Foundation's journalism programs told us. I unpack some of the biggest opportunities and risks that they see in the AI age. ➡️ medium.com/damian-radcl...

Insights from TRF alumni on how - and why - they are (or are not) using #AI in newsrooms across the Global South. medium.com/damian-radcl...

How is #AI changing journalism in the Global South? In this extract from a report for the Thomson Reuters Foundation, I share key findings from a study on this topic. medium.com/damian-radcliffe/executive-summary-journalism-in-the-ai-era-insights-from-a-study-for-the-thomson-reuters-25f960f5d2ed

🚀 #AI is transforming newsrooms at lightning speed—and publishers can’t afford to sit this one out. In this piece, I unpack 4 key AI trends (with examples from @politico.com, @nytimes.com & more) that are reshaping editorial workflows, q's of trust and business models medium.com/damian-radcl...

The latest @uosojc.bsky.social Next Generation Leaders podcast feat. Allison Barr, a visual journalist and social media producer. We discuss how she: 📸 Created a niche as a freelancer 📅 Balances passion projects + client needs 🔥 Fights burnout + stays inspired open.spotify.com/episode/7Cni...

New podcast drop! 🎧 @uosojc.bsky.social grad Destiny Moore stops by the Next Generation Leaders podcast to unpack her career journey. We discuss pivoting from journalism to communications, job hunting, and more! 🔗 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3...

Newsrooms are racing to harness AI—and tech platforms are both allies and competitors. Learn how publishers are: • Deploying AI for everything from SEO to quizzes • Negotiating new deals with platforms • Responding to declining referral revenues with diversification medium.com/damian-radcl...

Just dropped: @uosojc.bsky.social grad Marc Grandi talks about his journey from volunteering at KWVA as a freshman to calling 49ers postgame shows @957thegame.bsky.social and more! Download, or hit play, for great tips and advice, and to get inspired! 🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3... #GoDucks

How are #media publishers diversifying revenues? Case studies incl: 📲 Newslaundry’s subscriber-first UX focus 🛒 Best Buy+CNET’s retail-media partnership 💰 The Daily Wire’s eCommerce revenues medium.com/damian-radcliffe/world-press-trends-outlook-2024-2025-the-cost-of-doing-business-1c3fedbc49e5

Had a blast teaching Audio Journalism @uoregon.bsky.social this term. We: 📻 Traced the evolution of podcasting ✍ Wrote scripts “for the ear” 💡 Pitched ideas + produced a range of content 🫶 Listened to lots of audio as part of our weekly homework 🧑‍🎓 Learned lots from great guest speakers! 🙏 🎙️🎧

Just finished teaching Social Media for Journalists @uoregon.bsky.social My @uosojc.bsky.social students got to: 📸 Create content: Reels, memes, audiograms 🧠 Explore doxxing + critique social media content 🌐 Dive into TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Bluesky, and more 🧑‍💻 Build their LinkedIn presence 👏

Grateful and humbled to receive a 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award from @uoregon.bsky.social . Huge thanks to my students and colleagues at @uosojc.bsky.social who make teaching so meaningful and rewarding. Read about all 8 awardees (all more worthy than me!): news.uoregon.edu/content/eigh...

📲 #ThrowbackTuesday: Remember when TikTok was just a platform for dance challenges and lip-syncs? Fast forward to today, and it's become a pivotal space where 40% of Americans under 30 turn to for news and information. Here's how news outlets can tap into that. medium.com/damian-radcl...

Reposting for #FlashbackFriday because engaging younger audiences is still a major media challenge. 💡 This piece with insights from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social and FT Strategies breaks down the tactics, trends, and platforms needed to engage Gen Z. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2024/08...

This is a fantastic, accessible guide for journalists looking to shore up their digital security. From @freedom.press freedom.press/digisec/blog...

Great to visit local NPR affiliate KLCC with my @uosojc.bsky.social students earlier this week. We talked about finding unheard community voices, what makes for a great audio story (and how to also turn that into copy for the web) and more!

A look at the state of press and media freedom worldwide in 2024, and solutions to strengthen these areas. My latest report extract from the annual World Press Trends Study, published by WAN-IFRA. medium.com/damian-radcl... #media #journalism #pressfreedom #mediafreedom

Just dropped: My latest for IJNet (the International Journalists' Network) looks at how AI is both helping and harming media freedom. From more advanced deepfakes to enhanced digital security, the impact of this tech cuts both ways. 📖 ijnet.org/en/story/ai-... #AI #journalism #WorldPressFreedomDay

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World Press Trends Outlook 2024–2025: Revenue Trends @damianradcliffe.bsky.social medium.com/damian-radcl... #journalism

World Press Trends Outlook 2024–2025: Revenue Trends medium.com/damian-radcl... > This extract from a wider report, explores changing revenue dynamics, including the continued significance of print, the growth of digital, and ongoing efforts to build sustainable alternative income streams.

I just published World Press Trends Outlook 2024–2025: Executive Summary medium.com/damian-radcl... #media #digital #digtialtransformation