Innovation
At journalism co-operatives, worker-owners take news into their own hands
Questions to consider when starting a news cooperative — and ways it’s helped journalists rethink their own work
How to start telling the story of your newsroom’s brand
A conversation with Chris Iles, The Minnesota Star Tribune.
Gun violence isn’t going anywhere. Take care of yourself so you can cover it
“Watch a bad movie.” Beat reporters have learned some simple, effective strategies to help deal with the trauma of covering traumatic events.
Resources to support newsrooms’ responsible use of and reporting on algorithms
An annotated directory of how-to guides, exemplary journalism and policies — plus a cool online game.
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.
News through animation can improve memorability, engagement
A conversation with Mike Beaudet.
Four tools to create animated news explainers
Experimenting with VideoScribe, Adobe Express and more with Mississippi Today.
Helping voters see what and who is on the ballot in local races
An automation and AI experiment for local voter guides.
To use AI, apply business thinking
Consider your mission and money, and avoid the hype.
YESEO partners with The Oglethorpe Echo on JournalismAI Innovation Challenge
Driving sustainable AI use in news-academic partnerships.