2014 Rewind: A Year of The News in The News
2014 brought controversy and conflict in journalism, including allegations of plagiarism and the dangers freelancers face.
Category: Media Trends
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...
Reporting the Story Behind the Story: How Journalists Use Long-Form Publishing on LinkedIn
Journalists and bloggers are using LinkedIn to supplement their stories. It appears their audiences are listening.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
How Journalists Are Tapping Black Twitter to Learn About the African-American Community
There is no denying the power of Black Twitter. This online subculture has become a sustainable means for the African-American community to voice its opinions on a variety of relevant topics. “Besides going for...
Neutral vs. Regional Accents On-Air: How to Decide What Works Best for You
The issue of whether or not a neutral accent works best in Spanish-language media is an ongoing debate. Although brands usually opt for a neutral voice-over narration for campaigns in hopes of reaching a...
4 Takeaways for Storytellers from This Year’s Peabody Awards
A record was set when the 73rd Annual Peabody Awards were presented on Monday. Forty-six recipients — the largest number of Peabody winners in a single year — were honored. After reviewing the script for this year’s...
Jersey Shore Hurricane News: How a Facebook Page Became a Full-Fledged News Service
A look at how JSHN became some residents’ sole source of information and communication about the neighborhoods they lived in.
New Opportunities in Brand Marketing for Latina Lifestyle Journalists
As brands desire to connect directly with consumers via social media, savvy marketers have moved from traditional brand positioning to content marketing. So as a company recognizes this as a viable means to reach its...
The Local News Comeback: #InnovateLocal Insights
Local news is staging a comeback. But the players leading the way don’t work for your typical mainstream media outlets.
State of the News Media: Who’s Thriving and Who’s Simply Surviving?
The media’s landscape is ever-changing and evolving. How, what, and when news is consumed can change from year to year.
The Editor-Freelancer Relationship: 5 Tips for Making It Work
Just because a newsroom is forced to cut staff due to tightened budgets doesn’t mean story production gets to slide. Enter the freelancer. “Fresh Water Cleveland is 100 percent freelance,” said managing editor Doug Trattner, during...
Mother Nature Network and Green Media’s Future
Earth Day is around the corner, so this month we’re spotlighting a few media sites and bloggers that are focused on the environment. We’re starting with Mother Nature Network (MNN), whose mission is to “improve your...
Tell Us: How Do You Use Multimedia?
We would like to hear how multimedia is being integrated into your newsgathering and the types of images and videos you and your media outlet are most likely to use.
On Air Has New Meaning with KRNV and Google+
Although many newsrooms have incorporated Facebook and Twitter into their day-to-day workflow for newsgathering and reporting, Google+ has not seen the same level of traction. Melissa Carlson, anchor and reporter for KRNV News 4, would...
From SXSW: Instagram and the Photojournalist
Gunttenfelder shared that he first began using Instagram just to be creative, “to document my life.” Now it’s part of his work. His phone is his second camera. He makes a conscience decision with each image whether it is something for his traditional Canon or something that belongs on Instagram.
Nonprofit News: 3 Examples of An Increasingly Influential Media Model
When last year’s Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism were announced, no one was surprised to see certain publications on the winners list. However, there was one – the 2013 Pulitzer for National Reporting – that...
