January 31, 2017
Welcome to the New Local News Lab
No one may truly know what the future of media and journalism holds. But one thing is certain – no matter what technological, economic, or cultural shifts occur, a…
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January 18, 2017
In 2017, Journalists Have to Partner, Not Parachute
It might be tempting for national newsrooms, most of which are headquartered on the coasts, to boost their travel budget in the wake of the 2016 elections. A common refrain…
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December 23, 2016
A Year of Discovery: The Journalism and Media Projects You Fell in Love With in 2016
At the end of 2016 I asked people in my networks what one new podcast, journalist or other media project they discovered this year and fell…
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November 25, 2016
Giving Thanks for Good Journalism
Each week the Local Fix newsletter explores key debates in journalism sustainability, innovation and community engagement through the lens…
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November 14, 2016
How to Listen Better
More than 30 tools, guides and examples to help journalists — and anyone else — be better listeners. In my weekly newsletter, The Local…
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October 19, 2016
Creating a Cookbook of Community Experiences for Local Newsrooms
Throughout the history of our country, news has been a centerpiece of democracy. Since the dawn of the printing press, news organizations have been the watchdogs of…
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October 12, 2016
Diverse, Inclusive, and Informed: What It Will Take To Build the Future of Journalism
Photo by John Dahl, distributed via Creative Commons By Sabrina Hersi Issa Holding a mirror to society, speaking truth to…
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September 13, 2016
Regional Ad Network Seeks to Help Hyperlocal Publishers Hunt Bigger Game
By Chris Satullo A local news site cannot live by pizza ads alone. It’s a lovely thought: Sustain a relentlessly local journalism enterprise by selling ads to the local…
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March 8, 2016
How Four of the Smallest Newsrooms in America Are Using Video
Photo by Tim Caynes, used via creative commons In January media consultant Mario Garcia wrote that 2016 would be “the…