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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.
How to utilize Instagram and LinkedIn ads for newsletter growth
Lessons learned from investing in different types of social advertising.
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.
Entries open for 82nd Pictures of the Year competition; deadline is Jan. 12
Pictures of the Year (POY), the prestigious photojournalism competition hosted by the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI), is currently accepting entries for its 82nd contest.
How virtual and in-person events can grow collaborative revenue
And a template to plan your next virtual or in-person event.
Audience retention in a time of upheaval
Win back readers newsrooms have lost.
RJI in 2024: A look back
This year at the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism set a new standard for delivering practical resources to community newsrooms and the broader industry. Here is a look back at some of 2024’s highlights.
News through animation can improve memorability, engagement
A conversation with Mike Beaudet.