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2014
64 posts
Changes in Wake of Leaked Innovation Report
When The New York Times' 2014 Innovation Report was leaked to the public in May, it was arguably one of the most honest and humbling looks at the venerable newsroom ever.
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Losing my religion
The sound of an acoustic guitar reverberated throughout the church hall as the band slowly took up the chords of “Amazing Grace.” Chairs pushed back, scraping the wood floors as the…
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‘Lady Leaders’ credit mentors
Six women at the forefront of innovation in media credited strong mentors – male and female – with their success, and they urged others to help shepherd young women in the business.
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Simplifying Data Viz in the Newsroom
Journalism has always been about showing stories, not just telling them. Datavisual is a new tool rooted in that philosophy. Recently launched and free to all, Datavisual allows anyone to…
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8 Smart Ways to Go Viral
If you are here, yes, listicles still work. Creating listicles is just one of the numerous ways to draw your readers to the page. At the “Pitch Session: How Can I…
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Snapchat: Takeaways for Journalists and News Organizations
Journalists had a lot of questions about Snapchat during a Friday morning hands-on session with Masuma Ahuja of the Washington Post.
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How Much Schwag You Got?
This year’s Midway and career fair did not disappoint when it came to swag. From screen cleaners and cool t-shirts to sunglasses and portable USB chargers, you would probably have to…
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Just Because Twitter’s Trending Doesn’t Mean It’s News
There is little doubt that social media has an impact on news. Just ask the presenters at “All Eyes on Ferguson, Mo.” Every panelist at the 2014 Online News Association…
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Going Social in Small Media Markets
When Letitia Walker took over as news director of KATC-TV in Lafayette, Louisiana seven years ago, she wanted to use social media to increase viewer engagement and boost ratings. “When I…
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Twitter + Politics Doesn’t Always = Facts
Before anyone knew who would take the presidency in 2o12, it was clear that Twitter had emerged as an important tool for politicians and the journalists who covered them. During…
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