Take a tour of all the Innovation in Focus experiments from 2024
From creating merch with local artists to innovating CTAs — newsrooms across the country experimented to serve their communities better
Over the last year the Innovation in Focus series partnered with 18 newsrooms across the country. The short-term innovative experiments ranged from creating merchandise with local artists and designing interactive maps, to distributing zines with election information and building impact reports.
Explore the map to experience all the templates, tips and takeaways we gathered throughout 2024.
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Cite this article
Lytle, Emily (2024, Dec. 23). Take a tour of all the Innovation in Focus experiments from 2024. Reynolds Journalism Institute. Retrieved from: https://rjionline.org/news/take-a-tour-of-all-the-innovation-in-focus-experiments-from-2024/
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