The “future of journalism” discussion usually gets framed in the context of editorial content. We ask questions like: “how can we better connect with readers?” “how can we use technology to build communities?” “how do we ingrain ourselves into the conversation of existing communities?” or “how do we become a vital part of readers’ lives?” Some ...
Working for a newspaper in today’s economy is like being in an abusive relationship. It has its brilliant highs — experimenting with new technologies, connecting with readers like never before, getting the story first and right, building lasting relationships with sources and colleagues and becoming the articulate, hard-hitting reporter you always knew you could be. ...
Even if you’re not a journalist, information is readily available from most public agencies. From campaign donations to the full text of a bill going through congress, the words and numbers are there — but they may be difficult to find, let alone understand. Donica recently passed on an article by Amy Gahran from poynter.org ...