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How to launch an Info District
Local news organizations are closing or struggling to stay afloat, thus dampening the ability of residents to participate effectively in their communities. Simon Galperin is leading the effort to prototype a new form of funding.
June 26, 2019 -
Listening to the audience is key to improving immersive 360/VR experiences
When Thomas Seymat started his residential fellowship, he wanted to investigate how 360/VR content creators could better put the audience at the center of the production process so that immersive journalism may reach its full potential.
June 17, 2019 -
Innovation in Focus
The Colorado Sun shares their multiple revenue streams, lessons learned and where they're headed next.
Delivering news onto a digital porch
June 17, 2019 -
Houston Chronicle, RJI partner to keep chemical company data site available for journalists
A resource that helped The Houston Chronicle shed light on chemical disasters and facilities posing the greatest potential harm to the public, in the event of an emergency, got a new lease on life.
June 12, 2019 -
RJI Student Innovation Fellow takes talents to ABC News ahead of 2020 presidential primaries
This fall, ABC News’ Washington Bureau will benefit from the “great ideas and skillset” of digitally-minded Missouri School of Journalism graduate Hope Howard, a 2019 RJI Student Innovation Fellow.
June 11, 2019 -
Innovation in Focus
This summer, the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute’s Innovation In Focus web series will take a look at the startup and growing pains of a handful of news organizations’ new efforts to raise revenue.
A revenue reminder to start the summer
June 10, 2019 -
Rural teens seek (but rarely find) themselves in local news coverage
There is a heightened interest in what goes on in the heads and hearts of modern teenagers, particularly by legacy media. But teenagers from rural communities are not often factored into mainstream Gen Z coverage.
June 6, 2019 -
Why El Tímpano launched a text-message reporting pilot
Pasa La Voz was designed to be a participatory local news service providing empowering, local information to Oakland’s Latino immigrant community through text messages.
June 5, 2019 -
Post Episode 10: ESPN Michigan State investigation honored with first IRE sports award
In Episode 10, Post discusses the winner and three finalists of the Investigative Reporters and Editors award for sports investigations. This is the first year the news organization has specifically honored sports journalism.
May 29, 2019 -
Short Takes
In a field that can attract the mathematically challenged, data has become an essential tool for journalists. During the 2019 spring semester, students behind “Post” produced 20 pieces of journalism, most of which would not be possible without data.
Short Takes: How data uncovered great stories
May 29, 2019 -
Free Speech, Free Press or Free for All? Social Media and the First Amendment
Legal scholars debated the best means of regulating social media for false or harmful content while also preserving the First Amendment protections for free speech in a forum held April 25 at the National Press Club.
Experts spotlight the uncertain balance between social media and the First Amendment
May 28, 2019 -
The state of journalism in democracy
This is a summary of a study by the Philosophy of Journalism graduate class led by associate professor Ryan Thomas. The students’ semester-long task was to research the state of journalism in relation to its role in democracy.
May 28, 2019 -
Short Takes
Newsrooms need plans for covering natural disasters, and coming up with them before the next fire or storm will make a stressful situation simpler.
Short Takes: A checklist can minimize risks for journalists covering natural disasters
May 23, 2019 -
Free Speech, Free Press or Free for All? Social Media and the First Amendment
From the photos we share to keep friends and family in the loop, to violent content in the wake of terror attacks, the ubiquitous platforms that increasingly define our lives are struggling to spur connections rather than deepen divisions.
Journalists discuss social media’s struggle to navigate the line between free speech and hate speech
May 23, 2019 -
Free Speech, Free Press or Free for All? Social Media and the First Amendment
Brian Stelter wants everybody to stop, take a second and look up. From their smartphones, that is.
CNN anchor Brian Stelter wants you to ‘look up’
May 22, 2019
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