Innovation
Quick experiments to find what resonates with your audience
Three different types of vertical video with the Maine Monitor to find what works Resources to replicate this experiment The Maine Monitor is a non-profit organization which brings investigative and explanatory content to Maine citizens. Founded in 2020, through the Maine Center for Public Interesting Reporting, the publication reaches across the state. They have consistently … Continued
Tiny revenue experiments can lead to big developments
This article is part of RJI Impact, a series documenting how RJI projects are making a real difference for newsrooms and audiences all over the country. It was originally published in the Winter 2026 edition of RJI Insight, RJI’s biannual print magazine. A digital version of the magazine is available here. In spring 2025, RJI’s … Continued
Spreading hope and expanding community through physical mail
A conversation with Katie Hawkins-Gaar.
Creative in-person ideas to increase audience engagement
A conversation with Gabrielle Contesti.
Seven years ago, Uruguay got serious about disinformation. It mattered
Journalists built coalitions with competitors, politicians, academics and others to hold presidential campaigns accountable.
RJI Student Innovation Fellows to spark innovation at four newsrooms around the country
Four international master’s students at the Missouri School of Journalism have been chosen for the 2026 class of Student Innovation Fellows at the School’s Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI).
Building a syllabus companion to help educators integrate podcasts into their classrooms
A conversation with Jenna Spinelle and Brandon Stover.
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
Creating a directory of job listings for public media
A conversation with Alex Curley.
Drones’ impact on journalism continues to grow
Innovations can outpace regulations, says “The Drone Professor.”