Regardless of where you went to school and when, we all have gaps in our formal education. In a fast-changing digital media world, those blind spots can be real disservice. … Learn about this subject.
Blockchain to Power Journalism
Beyond the hairpin twists of crypto fortunes, blockchain is the foundational technology of an emerging culture ecosystem. In this singular moment, media producers have the opportunity to get ahead of … Learn about this subject.
The City As The City Desk
Successive generations of conglomeration, contraction, disruption and atomization have left serious gaps in local coverage everywhere in the news media. For Detroit and Los Angeles — media-rich centers with divergent … Learn about this subject.
Advise, Explain, Engage: Grow Membership and Build Loyalty with a Successful Column
A successful column – like Slate’s Dear Prudence, the Advice King at the Nashville Scene or the Texas Tribune’s Texplainer – can be a simple but powerful centerpiece of an … Learn about this subject.
Notes from the Journalism Diaspora
Layoffs, buyouts, reorgs and other factors in the volatile news industry have seeded an ecosystem of news startups, podcasts, documentary films and late night comedy shows with journalism talent looking … Learn about this subject.
Reddit: Bringing the Front Page of the Internet Into Your Newsroom
No newsroom serious about connecting with its readers can afford to overlook the front page of the internet. Users host conversations on nearly every imaginable topic, creating a rich story … Learn about this subject.
Are You Running an Experiment, or Just Winging It?
Running an actual experiment can teach you a lot quickly. Winging it looks similar, but actually kills the momentum to try new things. In short, you need to be able … Learn about this subject.
How’s My Story Doing? Custom Analytics and Empowered Local Newsrooms
News needs more than pageview data to understand what audiences are willing to pay for. In new, distinct approaches, The Seattle Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer have built custom digital … Learn about this subject.
2018 Educators’ Meetup
The first hour of the annual Educators’ Meetup will feature presentations from the 2018 Tow-Knight fellows, part of the Disruptive Journalism Educators Network on Facebook. The six standout forward-thinkers were … Learn about this subject.
The Role and Value of Design in the Tech Startup Ecosystem
Austin is second only to Silicon Valley in so many measurements of “tech,” so it's only natural that when you visit the Silicon Hills we should talk tech and design. … Learn about this subject.