Journalism Innovation Summit in London Takes on Content, Business Models
MediaShift produced its first-ever Journalism Innovation Summit and its first European event in London last week taking on the twin…
Futures Lab Update #107: From Smartphone to Control Room; Graphics in Small Places
This week we check out a tool that turns smartphones into mini satellite-TV trucks, and we get tips on creating…
Robot Journalism: Algorithms are More of a Tool than a Threat
OPB’s John Sepulvado recently interviewed me for a story on robo-journalism. The piece led with The Upshot’s “Best and Worst…
Daily Must Reads, May 20, 2015
1. The dangers of journalism include getting doxxed (Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press / Poynter) 2. News partnerships…
Media and Journalism Awards: May 20 Edition
Here’s a list of current media and journalism awards, including deadlines for applying. If we’re missing any major awards, please…
How Technology Keeps Journalists Safe in Latin America
More than ever before, journalists who work in dangerous zones understand the importance of technology to improve safety and reduce…
In Mexico, Reporters Struggle to Cover Unrest Over Missing Students
Veteran reporter Sergio Ocampo was having a late dinner on September 26 when his editor called about a shooting in…
E-Books & Self-Publishing Roundup, May 19, 2015
1. One EPUB to rule them all? (Rich Bellis / Digital Book World) 2. Apple releases iBooks Author Starter Kit…
Daily Must Reads, May 19, 2015
1. Can the Boston Phoenix’s digital history be saved? (Valerie Vande Panne / Columbia Journalism Review) 2. Lessons on using…
Upcoming Training and Courses: May 19 Edition
Each week, PBS MediaShift will list upcoming online trainings and courses for journalists and media people — with a focus…