DigitalEd: How to Create and Monetize an Entrepreneurial Journalism Venture
PBS MediaShift is launching a new series of online training courses called DigitalEd, in partnership with BigMarker. These one-hour live…
In Iraq, Islamic State Exacts Heavy Toll on Journalists and Their Families
The militant group the Islamic State swept through Iraq last summer, taking over city after city and leaving a wave…
Daily Must Reads, April 17, 2015
1. Nick Denton ‘intensely relaxed’ by Gawker’s union drive (Peter Sterne / Capital New York) 2. Chinese journalist Gao Yu…
Advancing Journalism Innovation, One Fellowship at a Time
Paul Salopek traced the path of human migration. Hong Qu sorted fact from fiction. Jack Riley explored the stylish world…
Mediatwits #156: BuzzFeed Stumbles After Deleting Post Critical of Advertiser
After it was revealed Buzzfeed had deleted a post criticizing one of Dove’s ad campaigns there was speculation they had…
Your Right to Record: Protected by Law, Disrespected by Law Enforcement
The following opinion piece is a guest post and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of this publication. Read more…
Journalism & Digital Education Roundup, April 16, 2015
1. Blended learning research: The seven studies you need to know (Michelle Davis / Education Week) 2. Ivy League stiffs…
Daily Must Reads, April 16, 2015
1. Netflix doesn’t want to kill HBO: It wants to kill TV (Peter Kafka / Re/code) 2. Rooster Teeth plays…
How TV Newsrooms Should Use Facebook (And Why)
I recently had a long conversation with Bob Gambert, a former TV news colleague of mine. It was sparked by…
The Biggest Crowdfunding Campaign You’ve Never Heard Of
Monday was Ry Rivard’s first day at Voice of San Diego (VOSD). He comes to the nonprofit news outlet from…