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Man walking on high wire
October 28, 2024
Freedom of speech and information

A new approach to striking a balance between free speech and safe speech

How comprehension quizzes transform the comment section into a participatory journalism space.

Hot-air balloon
October 7, 2024
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How enhanced audience engagement helps sustain newsrooms

Incentivizing thoughtful, effortful engagement over skimming is an opportunity to repair and build trust with audiences.

Jessica Beard and Oronde McClain
September 20, 2024
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Documentary seeks to heal rift between public and news industry with trauma-informed approach to gun violence

“The Second Trauma” hopes to bring an end to sensationalized, episodic coverage of America’s signature brand of violent crime.

Grace Kenyon
September 20, 2024
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5 lessons from narrative journalists

Writers describe ways to make their stories sing.

Flathead Beacon Impact Report
September 9, 2024
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Tips for communicating your newsroom’s impact

Templates and lessons learned from the Flathead Beacon’s first report.

A call out in the Early Childhood newsletter linked to a FeedLetter poll.
August 20, 2024
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How to create targeted service journalism from listening efforts

Integrating solutions journalism into post-publication engagement.

Screenshot from a Google Form
July 17, 2024
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How Next City collected impact stories from readers

And impact takeaways from Borderless Magazine and Tradeoffs.

Screenshot from comments on The Markup's TikTok account
June 25, 2024
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How to engage impactfully in the comment section

The Markup dives into comments on TikTok to build brand awareness.

Five everyday people told true, personal stories on stage at the 20th Century Theater in Cincinnati as a celebration of diverse American identities as part of the One Nation: I Am An American event in 2016. Photo: Megan Finnerty
April 22, 2024
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Emotional safety for sources, participants and audiences

Practical tips for text, video and more from oral storytelling.

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April 16, 2024
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Lean into what your core audiences value

A conversation with Jacqué Palmer, The Boston Globe on growing your newsletter.

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