2015 Rewind Looks A Lot Like 2014: Journalist Safety, News Ethics & Drones Take Center Stage Again
The stories from 2015 that will have lasting implications on how journalists do their jobs.
Slack App Continues Newsroom Growth and Popularity
The chasm that exists between the newsroom and advertising departments is as old as time. Few things bridge the gap. But messaging app Slack comes close. Slack rooms, bots, or channels ultimately are built around conversations – and efficiency. And as much as Slack is simple, it can get pretty complicated. Already, the platform has…
Nowhere to Hide: TV Journalists Face the Pressure of Cosmetic Procedures
They say the camera doesn’t lie. It used to be that plain, ol’ high-definition television would provide enough pressure for some TV journalists and media personalities to fine-tune trouble spots. But new ultra, HD 4K technology with its 8.2 million pixels already has some people thinking. “Today’s electronics show everything and as the ability of…
5 Noteworthy Podcasts for Freelancers & Writers
Though they’ve been around since practically the dawn of the internet, podcasts only recently garnered widespread attention from the general public. Like most modern radio shows, listeners can tune in to their favorite on-air personalities whenever and however they want, thanks to technology. The difference with the standalone podcast is that, as a listener, you can really tap into specific and actionable advice that is slimmed…
Tweeting Live 101: 12 Twitter Tips for Covering Events
Live tweeting requires skill, strategy, and social savvy in order to be really effective.
Top 3 Ways Journalists Use Social Media
Social media has revolutionized how people receive and share news and information. Because of this change with how people around the world consume news, journalists – and the media landscape – have had to quickly adapt. While these platforms are not replacing the industry, they are adding another layer of information and providing access to a wider…
3 Reasons Journalists Should Try Content Marketing
Journalists know how to find story angles that hook their readers emotionally, while abiding by a strict code of conduct that preserves the integrity of the publications they represent. Marketers are recognizing that these skills are also beneficial to their brands’ sales cycles, where editorial content is becoming more effective at engaging audiences than bullhorn advertising.…
Belt Magazine Bets on Community-Supported Longform Journalism and Triumphs
First-time visitors to New York, Los Angeles and DC typically have a decent understanding of these places before they ever set foot in them. With most major news media calling one of the two coasts home, audiences across the country are usually in the know about the good, the bad, and even the weather of these regions. What about everywhere…
Blogging Isn’t Dead & Here’s Why
“Blogging is dead!” I recently opened Facebook messenger to see a note from a friend and fellow blogger asking for my opinion on that statement. A marketer had declared this to her and knowing I write a lot on blogging, she was curious what I thought. While I don’t agree with the statement one bit, I love doomsday predictions like this.…
J-Schools: Why ‘Traditional’ Models No Longer Work
When it comes to keeping up with today’s media landscape, journalism schools must be ready to change course. Or in this case, courses. “Journalism is changing,” says Anthony Rotolo, director of Communications@Syracuse, a new online master’s degree being offered at The Newhouse School at Syracuse University. “Digital and social media have become so pervasive. There…
The Past, Present & Future of African-American News
African-American newspapers have chronicled the successes and struggles of the Black community for more than 100 years. In the late 19th century, during the Jim Crow period when Blacks were suffering lynching, racial segregation, discrimination and disenfranchisement, African-American newspapers were a source of information and inspiration. The Charlotte (NC) Post was one of them. Its…
2014 Rewind: 5 Multicultural Media Trends to Watch
As 2014 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year that’s passed and its influence on what’s to come. Join us as we continue to rewind the year and read previous 2014 Rewinds here. Multicultural media and marketing work together so fluidly that you can’t think about trends for one without the other.…
2014 Rewind: A Year of The News in The News
2014 brought controversy and conflict in journalism, including allegations of plagiarism, the implications of drone journalism, and the dangers freelancers face covering conflicts in foreign lands.
SURVEY: How Are Journalists Using Mobile Devices?
Mobile has transformed the way news is reported, distributed and consumed. Not only are journalists and bloggers using cellphones to take photographs and capture audio and video, some are exclusively using mobile in place of an office desktop. To better understand how members of the media use mobile devices (phones or tablets) to produce stories,…
Reporting the Story Behind the Story: How Journalists Use Long-Form Publishing on LinkedIn
When LinkedIn launched its long-form publishing platform in February, it hoped to give members a place to blog and connect with others through writing. What’s since transpired is a new level of reporting: Journalists and bloggers are using LinkedIn to supplement their stories. They’re writing the sidebars that never ran in their home publications. They’re…
Let the Social Election Begin: As Candidates Take to Social Media, Journalists’ Coverage Must Keep Up
Washington’s going to be quiet for several weeks now that Congress is out of session, allowing candidates to campaign in their home states for the November midterms. But if candidates are socially plugged in, journalists and bloggers won’t miss a thing thanks to the power and immediacy of social media. Michael Pagan, campaign manager for…
Success and Struggles as Spanish-Language News Agencies Evolve for the Online Audience
As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, we spoke with two leading Spanish-language news agencies to better understand the challenges they face. Spanish-language news agencies find themselves in a unique space within the Hispanic community – one that presents both opportunities and obstacles. The latest findings on Latinos’ news consumption habits released last summer…
6 Ways to Promote Your Book Beyond the Traditional Media Pitch
Author Earnings’ most recent quarterly report surprised many in the publishing industry when it revealed self-published authors were now responsible for 31 percent of Amazon’s total daily e-book sales. With an increase in e-book distribution platforms, self-publishing has become an attractive option for writers who would like to branch out from freelancing, blogging, and journalism.…
Friend or Foe? The News Media Debate Robot Journalism
When I think of robots, I still picture Rosie from The Jetsons. But while the robot journalism phenomenon doesn’t employ Rosie, per se, it utilizes “robots” (read: software and algorithms) to sort through large amounts of data. The result is news stories produced in seconds. Associated Press fully embraced this concept in July, when it…
Journalism and the Web@25: Notes from Poynter’s Digital Media Panel
It’s hard to believe the World Wide Web has been around for a quarter century. Many industries have been impacted, and the media industry is no exception. “The Web has rocked our world, and we’re still feeling the aftershock today,” said Barbara Raab, program officer with the Ford Foundation. I recently took a trip to the Ford…
