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Using zines to share public service, civic information
From printing on a budget to distributing strategically: what you need to know.
![NPPA Immediate Past President Katie Tarasov [left] presents NPPA President Marie de Jesús [right] with a ceremonial gavel. From 2022 to 2024, Marie served as president. Previously she served as NPPA secretary and chair of the mentorship program. Photo: Alicia Calzada](https://rjionline.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/dejesusm24101601.jpg)
Marie D. De Jesús announced as director of POY and CPOY, RJI’s signature photojournalism competitions
The Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) at the Missouri School of Journalism today announced that Marie D. De Jesús is the new director of Pictures of the Year (POY) and College Photographer of the Year (CPOY), RJI’s prestigious photojournalism competitions. De Jesús is the immediate past president of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and the … Continued
Using zines to connect with a hyper-specific audience
Print is not dead: A conversation with Sarah Bennett Working with artists and journalists at all skill levels in her print shop, Sarah Bennett is familiar with tailoring zines to meet the needs of different producers and audiences. The Innovation in Focus team met with Bennett to talk about some of the common challenges she … Continued
How to onboard a freelance photojournalist
Utilize this onboarding template for photojournalists.
Recognizing and responding to shadow bans
Social media restrictions can render newsworthy reporting on controversial topics invisible.
POY/CPOY Photo Festival to recognize winners, share poignant storytelling
The Pictures of the Year (POY) and College Photographer of the Year (CPOY) Photo Festival, which will feature presentations from five celebrated photojournalists and awards for this year’s winners, will take place Friday, Sept. 6.
How to increase community engagement on Facebook
Using targeted ads to encourage reader participation.
An alternative strategy for social engagement
The Markup dives into Reddit threads.
Why diversity in freelance photojournalists matters
Building a visuals toolkit for newsrooms without visual staff that will provide resources on how to work with photojournalist freelancers with an emphasis on equity and diversity.
Developing a TikTok campaign to boost high school sports coverage
How to apply TikTok sports trends to local news.