Innovation
Election night mayhem with an AI twist
An automation and AI experiment for newsrooms.
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Listening for feedback on a dynamic resource
Calling all beta testers to try the sonification toolkit.
Top CMS solutions for newsrooms
A robust content management system (CMS) is the backbone of any modern newsroom, playing a pivotal role in streamlining workflows, enhancing scalability, and delivering a seamless reader experience.
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.