Most Innovative (and Controversial) Data Journalism Coverage of Gun Violence
The tragic and shocking Newtown school shooting last December reinvigorated an urgency to discuss various facets of gun violence in…
Daily Must Reads, February 20, 2013
1. Along with companies and armies, governments are becoming media entities (PaidContent.com) 2. Apple / Macs hit by hackers targeting…
The Best Social Tools from Social Media Weekend
Remember that classic Super Bowl ad showing cowboys herding cats? Well, the challenge may feel much the same for social…
10 Social Media Moments That Shaped the Gun Control Debate
During his 2013 State of the Union speech, President Obama touched on an issue very close to American hearts when…
How Do We Bridge the News and Information Gap?
Latoya Peterson is researching ways to bridge the digital divide. Photo: Sam Stewart Information is currency. But, just like cash,…
Journalism and Digital Education Roundup, February 19, 2013
1. Should ‘real’ students consider an online course on the side? (The Guardian) 2. Discovering common ground between computer science…
Daily Must Reads, February 19, 2013
1. Chinese Army unit possibly tied to hacking in the U.S. (NYT) 2. Social media disaster for Burger King (GigaOm)…
Social Media’s Dual Roles in the Gun Debate: Discourse, Advocacy
As she made her way into a Wilmington, Del., courthouse last week, attorney Jennifer Lublinski saw a man pull out…
Daily Must Reads, February 18, 2013
1. Maker’s Mark learns a painful social media lesson, won’t dilute bourbon (Quartz) 2. The Best of the Streamys: 4…
Poll: What Content Would You Pay For Online?
The New York Times popularized the notion of a news organization charging for some content using the “metered pay wall.”…