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Nic Newman auf dem b° future festival 2025

Interview

3 questions for ... Nic Newman

— The latest Trends and Predictions Report 2026 from the Reuters Institute shows how strongly generative AI, platform logics, and the creator economy are putting pressure on journalism, leading to only one in three media executives viewing 2026 positively. We spoke with Nic Newman, the author of the report.
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Publication

"the bonn institute magazine" – Inspiration for the future

— With the first issue of its magazine, the Bonn Institute invites readers to "rethink journalism" in a way that is forward-looking and focused on people and their needs.
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"One Hour, Many Voices": New dialogue format strengthens local democracy

— Many people in Germany don't feel comfortable openly sharing their opinions. The Bonn Institute is partnering with the Sparkasse KölnBonn to launch a new discussion format that seeks to incorporate a wide range of perspectives and foster constructive dialogue in local communities.
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Events

  1. Workshop

    Moderation und Bühnengespräch

    9:00 bis 17:00 Uhr
    ausgebucht

    Publix
    Hermannstr. 90
    12051 Berlin

  2. Workshop

    Moderation und Bühnengespräch

    9:00 - 17:00 Uhr
    ausgebucht

    Publix
    Hermannstr. 90
    12051 Berlin

  3. Workshop

    Umgang mit Populismus und Extremismus

    9:00 - 17:00 Uhr
    noch acht Plätze verfügbar

    Bonn Institute gGmbH
    Bennauerstraße 60
    53115 Bonn

The Bonn Institute provides a constructive, feasible response to some of the big challenges facing the sector: the shift of attention to social platforms, political polarization, news fatigue, and the decline in trust.

Professor Lucy Kueng

Expert on strategy, innovation and leadership

These two days were an absolute whirlwind of eye-opening conversations, thought-provoking panels, and inspiring moments that left me buzzing with excitement.

Méline Laffabry, founder of aidóni

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