Want To Be Good For Democracy? Be Better At Democracy.
(Jennifer Brandel / Hearken)
An urgent appeal for more democratic newsroom metrics.
Advancing the Story: The Next Chapter in Media Impact
(Johanna Blakley / Media Impact Project)
The latest research tying media exposure to social or political action.
Trust Is The New Click
(Michael Kuntz / Nieman Lab)
“Trust leads to greater engagement, brand affinity, and a willingness to pay for premium news content.” How do we measure trust?
Five Key Elements For A Big Analytics Driven Business Impact
(Avinash Kaushik / Occam’s Razor)
The only checklist you need for 2017.
Are We Reflecting Buzz Or Reporting The News?
(Content Insights)
Have predictive analytics corrupted news media?
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Jason Alcorn (@jasonalcorn) is the Metrics Editor for MediaShift. In addition to his work with MediaShift, he works as a consultant with non-profits and newsrooms.