Are comment threads on your site an asset or liability? Highlights from a Q&A with Disqus VP Ro Gupta on ways to improve the experience of online conversation, build community and tie in revenue.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on November 13, 2012
Topics: Blog, Technology Tags: Audience Engagement, Community, Disqus, Free Tools, Online Conversations, Tools
Quantifying sources and statements with statistical analyses of media reports, distilling data into useful infographics, The 4th Estate Project aims to show the value of professional journalism.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on November 9, 2012
Topics: Experiments, Resources Tags: 2012 Election, Analytics, Infographics, Technology, Tools
Find people tweeting about your local stories and beats. TweetCharts lets users compile a comprehensive report based on any hashtag, username, word, phrase, or URL.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on October 25, 2012
Topics: Resources, Technology Tags: Analytics, Data, Social Media, Tactical Tools, Tools, Twitter
Whether you’re part of a large media company or a solo show, how to build a social management system that’s organized and strategic. Highlights from a JA resource Q&A.
Posted by Nicole Staudinger on October 22, 2012
Topics: Blog, Community, Distribution Tags: Audience Engagement, Best Practices, Collaboration, Community, Engagement, Metrics, Networks, Social Media, Technology, Tools, Twitter
Did the government really say that? In a viral world, it’s worth verifying. Use this new tool to check whether a government agency has registered a social source.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on August 24, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources Tags: Accuracy, Database, Fact-Checking, Government, Government Information, Investigative Reporting, Public Interest, Reporting, Social Media, Tools
Draw on the fact-checking prowess of Politifact and embed their national research and accuracy ratings of political claims right on your site. Inspiration for a local effort?
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on August 24, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources Tags: Accuracy, Congress, Fact-Checking, Government, Government Information, Investigative Reporting, Politics, Public Interest, Reporting, Research, Tools
“Unlocking scholarship for stories” by curating studies on the environment, economy, society and government. A terrific source of tips and insight for finding good info in the overflow.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on July 27, 2012
Topics: Craft, Education, Resources Tags: Academy, Education, Social Science Research, Tips, Tools, Training
Led by longtime web innovator J.D. Lasica, a deep dive into the social web with practical considerations to fuel your success. Free tools, tips, and research to hone your social strategy.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on May 22, 2012
Topics: Community, Resources Tags: Community Engagement, Social Media, Social Network, Social News Site, Tools
A new timeline tool designed to be easy on the eyes and easy to use, courtesy of Medill's Knight News Innovation Lab. You choose: template or code. Some free assistance for publishers “of all sizes.”
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on April 6, 2012
Topics: Craft, Distribution, Resources, Technology Tags: Digital Media, Free Tools, Medill Knight News Innovation Lab, Storytelling, Tools
Vetting tools and techniques to empower journalists seeking information vital for public interest reporting. Reviews, research and tutorials help you mine the data and come out with a story.
Posted by Journalism Accelerator on February 24, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources, Technology Tags: Community News, Data, Freedom of the Press, Government Accountability, Investigative Journalism, Reporting, Research, Technology, Tools