October 3rd, 2026 • 2026: Columbus
‘No comment’ Isn’t the End of the Story: How Journalists Address Lack of Response, Protect Credibility
Public figures responding to journalists’ inquiries with “no comment” is more common than ever, according to the results of a May 2026 survey from the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. The 2026 survey asked current and former journalists, along with members of the public their thoughts on “no comment” responses from sources.
October 2nd, 2026 • 2026: Columbus
From Clicks to Commitment: How Newsrooms Can Turn Readers Into Subscribers
Newsrooms have fewer than 10 seconds to convince a reader to become a paid subscriber, said Colleen Kimmett, a Google News Initiative trainer. The company’s AI-powered News Consumer Insights (NCI) can help. NCI offers tools and strategies to help publishers retain readers, optimize the user experience and drive newsroom loyalty for revenue models.