The Journalism Accelerator resource section features what other news producers have used, applications to up productivity across distribution, technology, revenue, craft, community, experiments, education and policy. We’re also collecting (and welcoming your recommended) resource listings from other industries that may help publishers gain efficiency.
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Resource Listings
Thursday, March 12
Tweets for Keeps: February 2020
Tools to manage your freelancing career, tips for making hard facts easy to read, making journalism “memberful,” a report about the importance of LatinX communities, resources for covering the climate crisis Tools & Tactics Tips & Techniques Innovation & Experiments Reports & Articles People & Collaboration
Sunday, January 12
Tweets for Keeps: December 2019
A Twitter sorting tool, transparency tips, an AI institute for helping vets, how to practice “right speech,” and keeping track of protests and riots Tools & Tactics Tips & Techniques Innovation & Experiments Reports & Articles People & Collaboration
Sunday, December 8
Tweets for Keeps: November 2019
Fact-checking tools, social media metrics tips, data science and AI for social good, telling stories of forgotten women, challenging journalistic barriers Tools & Tactics Tips & Techniques Innovation & Experiments Reports & Articles People & Collaboration
Sunday, November 3
Tweets for Keeps: October 2019
Digital security toolkits, a j-education guide to Slack, automated mapmaking resources, G suite for media orgs, a plethora of fundraising research resources Tools & Tactics Tips & Techniques Innovation & Experiments Reports & Articles People & Collaboration
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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 on June 27, 2012
Topics: Experiments Resources Revenue
Shorten your ramp as you start a new business beat with tips, background, and pitfalls for covering topics from agriculture to transportation. A model for sharing knowledge in your own newsroom.
Posted on June 27, 2012
Topics: Craft Education Resources
A deliberate experiment connecting professional journalists, citizens and whistle-blowers; a source of stories on corruption worldwide; potential inspiration for your own reporting and engagement.
Posted on June 27, 2012
Topics: Community Craft Experiments Resources
“Pull people in” with this guide to the marketing use of Twitter that can help publishers or reporters think through deep engagement. A layered approach offers nuanced nuggets for a rich return.
Posted on June 15, 2012
Topics: Community Resources Revenue Technology
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 on June 15, 2012
Topics: Community Resources
Mark Fidelman suggests HARO to the JA community as a useful tool to connect reporters with experts in almost anything. Free and built on user input, the biz model reflects a return to mimic.
Posted on June 15, 2012
Topics: Craft Experiments Resources
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 on June 15, 2012
Topics: Experiments Resources Revenue
A searchable database to help journalism startups see into others’ success. Want to review “financially sustainable business model[s]...? Browse case studies...find one that suits your site.”
Posted on June 1, 2012
Topics: Resources Revenue
In a JA thread, Sally Duros recommends this as a "favorite resource for analyzing collaborations." Offering perspective on how shrinking competition in journalism enables new experiments.
Posted on June 1, 2012
Topics: Experiments Resources 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 on June 1, 2012
Topics: Distribution Resources Technology
Just wanted to let the JA community know that we've submitted a Knight News Challenge open government grant application to expand OpenMissouri to our cities. If you'd like to know more, or support the application, go here: https://www.newschallenge.o...