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New technologies have redefined the relationship between news producers and consumers and among media organizations. Here are examples of how some organizations are developing innovative new ways to interact with their audiences, collaborate with them and to partner with fellow news producers. What else do you think should be listed here? Weigh in, suggest a resource and let us know why you think it’s helpful.

Knight Report: Informing Communities: Sustaining Democracy in the Digital Age

Released in 2009 in collaboration with the Aspen Institute, this paper explores what people require to inform their lives in the digital age and how journalism functions in service of this.

Exploring a Networked Journalism Collaborative in Philadelphia

J-Lab's analysis for The William Penn Foundation released in 2010 identifies gaps in reporting, maps assets and explores opportunities for future investment in a new model.

Pew Report: How News Happens

While recent PEW research reports TV remains the leading source people rely on for breaking news, newspapers (on and offline) are the leading source people turn to for the widest range of information.

Local TV News in the Los Angeles Media Market: Are Stations Serving the Public Interest?

"Are Stations Serving the Public Interest?" 2010 Study on LA local news content by the Annenberg School at USC.

The Fresh Outlook’s News Network

“Telling it like it is,” this online hub is a UK based, globally focused nonprofit covering stories to broaden the lens and out issues to empower citizens across geographic communities.

Kickstarter

From Occupy Wallstreet to public art, Kickstarter brings a new form of commerce and patronage to market. Type in "journalism" to find a whole raft of projects!

National Freedom of Information Coalition

With a goal of "ensuring everyone’s right to information," the National Freedom of Information Coalition has been actively supporting state member groups' and journalists' right of open access to information since 1991.

Community engagement: A practical conversation guide for newsrooms

Joy Mayer's newsroom discussion guide is a "first of its kind" offering insight, tips, techniques and tools to inspire and deepen engagement across the newsroom and with the audiences served.

The Media Consortium

A network of leading independent journalists across the US, The Media Consortium provides rich research, analysis and recommendations for a sustainable future for independent media.

The Future of Journalism Education

A rich collection of videos and articles from a gathering at the Paley Center for Media to discuss journalism education for the 21st century.
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