RJI news
New research effort examines impact of ‘no comment’ by public figures in news articles — and what can be done about it
After a landmark study of burnout in journalism that concluded in 2024, RJI is once again partnering with research firm SmithGeiger for a national survey of news professionals and — this time — members of the public to learn more about the evolving relationship between the industry and public figures.
Inside the business of obituaries in weekly newspapers
Study shows that paid obits bring in little income but are nearly universal.
Not invisible: How Enlace Latino NC tells the stories others miss
Five questions with Paola Jaramillo.
A lightweight tour operation for your independent newsroom
The key differences between tours and events.
Introducing Luz, a trilingual solutions journalism chatbot
She will help you develop solutions pitches, find trainings, and more.
Reporting on treatment for addiction: Where is the data?
Improving care for people with addictions will continue to be a challenge — despite billions of dollars spent each year.
How we created resources for families of victims of unsolved homicides in St. Louis
The Marshall Project used alternative story forms to directly connect with the people at the center of the story.
Participatory ways of working
Practices of play, trust and collaboration To notice color is to listen: to what soothes, what unsettles, what echoes through the body like a remembered room. Studies suggest that color affects the nervous system: certain hues can regulate heart rate, trigger memories, or stir emotional responses rooted in past experiences. Researchers Elliot and Maier note, … Continued
RJI in 2025: The year in review
2025 at RJI has been a year of bringing people together to address the many challenges and changes facing the industry.
This year we launched 16 short-term experiments with newsrooms across the country
From personal ads to web scraping and revenue streams; here’s what we learned