Tag: Innovation in Focus
How thoughtful onboarding documentation can set staff up for success
A conversation with Jill Geisler.
Simplifying newsroom onboarding
How to get newsroom staff on the same page on cheat-sheets and documentation.
We evaluated the data security of five transcription services for journalists
Google, Otter, Sonix and Rev have various levels of security and protection.
Seven Student Innovation Fellows to spend summer at community news organizations across the country
The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism is sending seven journalism students to work at community newsrooms all over the country this summer.
Introducing the Reynolds Journalism Institute’s 2024 Impact Report
The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism today released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting RJI’s work throughout the year to empower journalists, local news organizations and students.
Building a sponsored content program with intentionality and trust
Erica Schopmeyer, director of operations at Outlier Media, recently wrapped up a fellowship with Poynter’s Media Transformation Challenge where she focused on growing Outlier’s sponsored content program. Outlier had a couple sponsored content agreements when Schopmeyer joined, but she wanted to help grow this revenue stream to offset the organization’s reliance on grants and improve … Continued
Innovation in Focus brings creative spark to newsrooms
RJI’s Innovation in Focus series partners with community newsrooms nationwide to experiment with new ideas and publish the findings for the industry’s benefit.
How to start telling the story of your newsroom’s brand
A conversation with Chris Iles, The Minnesota Star Tribune.
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.