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Spread, a new method for connecting newsrooms and social media creators, wins grand prize in Student Innovation Competition
The Reynolds Journalism Institute awarded $13,500 in prizes Thursday to the top three teams in its annual Student Innovation Competition.
Mass detention database puts trove of data at fingertips of investigative journalists
With the launch of ICEtracking.org late last month from Evident Media, journalists have a new resource that parses and organizes a wide range of information about mass detentions.
System error
Learning from a newspaper’s plan to deploy an AI-powered “bias meter.”
Helping voters see what and who is on the ballot in local races
An automation and AI experiment for local voter guides.
An alternative strategy for social engagement
The Markup dives into Reddit threads.
Redesigning the article page for local news
The Salt Lake Tribune is building a toolkit to help you optimize article pages for enhanced reader engagement and support.
How to train the next generation of news product thinkers
In order to build strong product thinking into news organizations, journalism needs to nurture the talent of young product thinkers.
Make a strategic investment in AI for the future
Key strategies include establishing universal ethical standards, fostering inclusivity, prioritizing transparency, and encouraging collaboration to unlock AI’s potential while preserving journalistic values.
RJI, Missouri School of Journalism support launch of News Product Alliance
Seeing news product strategy as a need in newsrooms, but witnessing slower adoption has prompted RJI and the Missouri School of Journalism to get involved in supporting the launch of the News Product Alliance. NPA, which just launched in September, is a global community of news product professionals founded by more than 30 journalists and … Continued
Newsrooms join Trusting News work
Originally published on Medium More than 30 newsrooms are making an investment in discovering how best to demonstrate credibility and earn trust by coming on board the Trusting News project. For four months, they’ll commit to regular experimentation across seven trust-building strateiges. A handful of newsrooms have been testing since November, and many more are … Continued