Real newsroom practices for verifying information, including video, pictures and tweets. Specific strategies, common mistakes, tricks for finding the truth despite technological manipulation.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on August 13, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources Tags: Accuracy, Citizen Sources, Nieman Journalism Labs, Report, Social Media
A new vision for J-schools as vital contributors to community, centers of practice with real impact, “laboratories of innovation” contributing to the “policymaking process that underpins them.”
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on July 27, 2012
Topics: Education, Policy, Resources Tags: Academy, Collaboration, Future of Journalism, J-School, Journalism Education, Journalism Policy, Report
Focusing on distribution as well as content, North Carolina explores how broadband service providers can "bolster accountability journalism." What is the answer in your community?
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on July 13, 2012
Topics: Distribution, Policy, Resources Tags: Accountability, Carnegie Corporation, Carnegie-Knight, Community News, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, Information Needs, Internet Providers, Knight Foundation, Report
Findings from four major journalism funders leveraging millions of dollars over seven years. One key: make fundraising daily work. Useful to understand the landscape or plan your own strategy.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on June 27, 2012
Topics: Experiments, Resources, Revenue Tags: Ethics and Excellence in Journalism, Ford Foundation, Fundraising, Knight Foundation, McCormick Foundation, Nonprofit, Report, Revenue, Startup
A new J-Lab report separates quantity from quality in audience engagement, exploring how to measure meaningful connections and track impact. Packed with case studies, tools and practical tips.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on June 15, 2012
Topics: Community, Resources Tags: Audience Engagement, Conversion, CRM, Engagement Models, J-Lab, Metrics, Report, Social Media, Startup
The fresh eyes of a next generation journalist examine paywalls and concludes they are “the best option for newspapers moving forward.” How to sell customers? "It's a matter of fairness."
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on June 15, 2012
Topics: Experiments, Resources, Revenue Tags: Business Models, Content, J-School, Online News, Paywall, Report, Research, Revenue
What’s up and coming: the 2012 outlook for many things mobile are packed into this industry guide. Tips to stay ahead in mobile advertising, content, databases, and monetization.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on June 1, 2012
Topics: Distribution, Resources, Technology Tags: Advertising, Mobile, Mobile Technology, Report
Pew research finds high value on local news, then digs deep into the “unique group of local news consumers...who follow local news closely.” Useful analysis to better know your audience.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on May 3, 2012
Topics: Community, Distribution, Innovation, Resources Tags: Audience Engagement, Broadcast, Local Broadcast News, Local News, Newspapers, Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism, Report
A deep dive into trends pushing publishers as digital demands rise, including research on revenue sources. Focused on magazines; content and financial gleanings inform other platforms.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on May 3, 2012
Topics: Distribution, Resources, Revenue, Technology Tags: Digital Publishing, Mobile, Report, Revenue, Technology
Combining practical perspective on journalism in the public interest with sustainable income. “Intended to provide explicit strategic and tactical advice for growing earned revenue streams.”
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on April 6, 2012
Topics: Craft, Distribution, Resources, Revenue Tags: Audience Engagement, Business Models, Investigative News Network, Market Intelligence, Nonprofit, Public Interest, Report, Revenue, Sustainability