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Thurs Jan. 8: Live call-in podcast covers local news legal issues

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, January 7, 2015 | 11:41 a.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

Tomorrow (Thurs., Jan 8), 10 am ET, the News in Jerseypodcast by the Center for Cooperative Media will hold a live call-in show about local journalism legal issues -- including privacy, using social media as a source, and libel insurance

Broadsheet videocast shares best local news practices

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, December 17, 2014 | 10:14 a.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

New video series Broadsheet shines a light on local media and demonstrates the innovative ideas driving the industry.

Deadlines approaching for digital media fellowships

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, December 10, 2014 | 10:37 a.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

Several fellowships are open to journalists and media practitioners focused on community building and innovative storytelling.

Chicago CivicWorks launches three local civic data projects

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, December 3, 2014 | 9:47 a.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

In Chicago, the CivicWorks Project recently released three new projects utilizing civic data -- furthering their goal to use content and apps to solve community and government problems.

Google boosts search visibility for mobile-friendly websites. Is your site ready?

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, November 19, 2014 | 10:26 a.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

Google's new "mobile-friendly" search label means now is the time to make your community engagement or local news site easily accessible to mobile devices -- or else risk losing local search visibility

J-schools and local news: Apply now for ONA Challenge Fund

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, November 12, 2014 | 10:19 a.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

The Challenge Fund is accepting applications from local news providers based in the U.S. and working in collaboration with a college or university. Applications are due Jan. 15, 2015.

Knight Cities Challenge on tour: Local conversations, connections

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, November 5, 2014 | 11:34 a.m. PST

by Amy Gahran

At an October 30 event in Boulder, Colorado, top Knight Foundation representatives addressed an audience of over 100 local people interested in learning more about the Knight Cities Challenge.

New grants for digital news entrepreneurs age 50+

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, November 5, 2014 | 10:23 a.m. PST

by Melissa Kaplan

Digital media innovators age 50+ may apply for a $12,000 startup grant from J-Lab to fund a digital news project in 2015.

Nov. 6: What’s next in open government?

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, October 29, 2014 | 11:19 a.m. PDT

by Melissa Kaplan

On Nov. 6, in New York City, the Paley Center for Media will host The Next Big Thing in Open Government. This forum will feature conversations about successful use of technology at all levels of government in the U.S. The event is offered in partnership with the Knight Foundation.

New winners, finalists for media grants announced

News for Digital Innovators

Wed, October 22, 2014 | 9:52 a.m. PDT

by Melissa Kaplan

The INNovation Fund chose eight finalists from a pool of 48 new proposals, and the Knight Prototype Fund announced 18 grant winners. Each grant can be worth up to $35,000.