RJI news
Five takeaways from a new study of local digital news publishers
For-profit news startups are more likely to succeed than other small businesses, but many owners aren’t getting rich. I’ve been tracking these local, independent, digital news outlets for more than a decade and started Michele’s List in 2010. Now, with an assist from the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, I updated my database and surveyed … Continued
Post Episode 15: Computer programming exposes online price spiking
Journalists use computer programming to track down stories including an underground adoption ring and Amazon favoring its own products in searches. Tampa Bay Times data reporter Eli Murray also joins the show to discuss “zombie campaigns.”
Saving history from disappearing
The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) and University of Missouri Libraries received a $250,000 grant this fall from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to help ensure the survival of today’s digital news record for future generations.
AP’s DataKit: Helping teams collaborate efficiently
Datakit, a new tool developed by the Associated Press, helps journalists organize and collaborate on data analysis projects.
Gimbals: Tips and tools
Overview of the three of the most popular iPhone gimbals on the market: The DJI Osmo Mobile 2, the Zhiyun Smooth 4 and the Freefly Movi Cinema Robot
Gimbals for video: A tool for journalists on the move
Monty Davis, of The Kansas City Star, shares advice on gimbals for video journalism
The road to OTT: Be adaptable and willing to change
Your cheese will keep moving faster and faster is the best summation of our 50 minute discussion with Seth Geiger, President and co-founder of SmithGeiger.
Python for Mac: A step-by-step guide for journalists
Python’s simple, readable syntax and active, open-source community make it a great first language for anyone who wants to learn to code.
Gimbals for video: Billie Stock
University of Missouri graduate student, Emily Kummerfeld, tested out various gimbals to produce this feature piece on Bille Stock and her photography business.
When it comes to OTT, best advice is to “Just do it. . .”
“Just do it,” was the answer to a final question when I checked in with Joe Terrell, News Director at KLTV in Tyler, Texas. The question was to identify one thing his team learned since the 2017 launch of the 24/7 digital product East Texas Now.