When Telling Data-Driven Stories, Let Readers Ask Questions, Too
The push for open data has prompted the release of countless datasets. But the raw data alone can’t adequately serve…
A Data-Driven Approach to the Culture Beat
At this year’s NICAR event, I attended an hourlong panel called “50 Ideas in 60 Minutes.” I sat, doing my…
Daily Must Reads, August 19, 2015
1. Mobile messaging and social media 2015 (Maeve Duggan / Pew Research Center) 2. What NBCU's investments in BuzzFeed, Vox…
The Rise of the Engagement Editor and What It Means
Will Federman figured his first job out of journalism school would be at a digital media startup. Instead, he ended…
Media and Journalism Awards: Aug. 19 Edition
Here’s a list of current media and journalism awards, including deadlines for applying. If we’re missing any major programs, please…
The Inside Scoop on Battleflag.us, a Collaborative Multimedia Wonder
This piece was initially published on Storybench, a cookbook for digital storytelling. Storybench is a collaboration between Northeastern University’s Media…
Daily Must Reads, August 18, 2015
1. The covert world of people trying to edit Wikipedia—for pay (Joe Pinsker / The Atlantic) 2. A trail of…
E-Books & Self-Publishing Roundup, August 18, 2015
1. Nerdist launches collection on Inkshares (via Digital Book World) 2. Kobo developing a loyalty program called KoboLove (Mike Kozlowski…
Can Old School Low-Power Radio Help Digital Newsrooms Thrive?
Across the country new Low Power FM community radio stations are taking to the airwaves. This new burgeoning of local…
Upcoming Training and Courses: Aug. 18 Edition
Each week, MediaShift will list upcoming online trainings and courses for journalists and media people — with a focus on…