Blogs

AP to bring data journalism to more newsrooms; provide best practices guide

News for Digital Innovators

Mon, October 12, 2015 | 10:00 p.m. PDT

The Associated Press wants to enable a greater variety help more news outlets use data journalism. With a $400,000 grant from the Knight Foundation, AP will increase its distribution of data sets and add data practices to its 2017 stylebook.

Tips for local news entrepreneurs seeking foundation support

Community News Leadership 3.0

Sun, October 11, 2015 | 10:00 p.m. PDT

by Michele McLellan

Most community foundations don't consider themselves "journalism funders." But they are interested in information and engagement about issues they believe are important.

Latest tech trends for journalists from Amy Webb

News for Digital Innovators

Mon, October 5, 2015 | 10:00 p.m. PDT

by Nancy Yoshihara

The digital media futurist presented her newest “really cool stuff” at ONA15 in Los Angeles last week. Her eighth presentation at ONA closed out the conference’s formal sessions with robots and immersive experiences such as the new Leia 3-D.

Online news startups explore revenue sources beyond advertising

Community News Leadership 3.0

Mon, October 5, 2015 | 9:01 a.m. PDT

by Michele McLellan

Revenue was very much on the agenda when more than 100 local news entrepreneurs gathered at the LION Summit in Chicago Oct. 1-3. There were encouraging, if fledgling, signs that some sites are looking beyond banner display advertising.

Despite huge growth in mobile apps use, websites attract larger audiences

News for Digital Innovators

Mon, September 28, 2015 | 10:00 p.m. PDT

by Nancy Yoshihara

App users are the fastest growing segment of digital media and spend more time on their mobile devices, but desktop and mobile browsers drive audience growth, according to a new report.

New data: Focus on franchise topics and metrics increases engagement

Community News Leadership 3.0

Sun, September 27, 2015 | 10:00 p.m. PDT

by Michele McLellan

A new analysis of metrics for twelve months from one of our partner newsrooms, TCPalm.com, shows newsrooms can increase engagement by adopting strategic approaches. We'll discuss these approaches at a free KDMC webinar on Oct. 6.

ONA shares lessons from its quest to become diverse

News for Digital Innovators

Tue, September 22, 2015 | 7:31 p.m. PDT

by Nancy Yoshihara

A few of ONA15’s best take aways about diversity are available before its annual conference convenes this week in Los Angeles. The organization is sharing lessons learned from its own experiences to broaden its staff, speakers, events and topics.

Immersive walking tours: Step into your community's shoes

Community News Leadership 3.0

Tue, September 22, 2015 | 5:59 p.m. PDT

by Amy Gahran

One way to really get to know a community is to step into the shoes of the people who live there. Creating immersive walking tours that can be played on a smartphone can help you engage longtime residents, newcomers and visitors alike around local culture, issues, and history.