Networked Journalism: What Works
Lessons from Nine Collaborative Pilot Projects
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Networked Journalism: What Works
by Jan Schaffer | Published on November 28, 2012
Lessons from Nine Collaborative Pilot Projects
"...an excellent, must-read study..."
— Alan Mutter, Newsosaur
"Paradigm-changing"
— David Boardman, The Seattle Times
Engaging Audiences: Measuring Interactions, Engagement and Conversions
by Jan Schaffer and Erin Polgreen | Published on May 30, 2012
A survey of "digital-first" news sites
"“We feel these numbers only give us part of the information we need. We’re interested not just in breadth of engagement but more in depth of engagement.”"
— — Survey Respondent
Rules of the Road: Navigating the New Ethics of Local Journalism
by Scott Rosenberg, Jan Schaffer (editor) and Andrew Pergam (editor) | Published on July 20, 2011
Where a bright ethical line once separated a newsroom from its business operations, one person now often wears multiple hats, as editor, business manager and grants writer.
"...Offers encouraging and reassuring signs that as the torch of local journalism is being passed, the flame of at least ethical aspiration remains strong."
— Ed Wasserman, Knight Professor of Journalism Ethics, Washington
"The first consideration of the contributors is always: What impact will my decision have on the community? ... There’s no “them” and “us” in the new newsroom."
— Tom Grubisich, Street Fight magazine
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Engaging Audiences: Measuring Interactions, Engagement and Conversions
A survey of "digital-first" news sites
Philadelphia Enterprise Reporting Awards
A study of how 14 $5,000 journalism awards jumpstarted public affairs reporting, incentivized media partnerships among new and old news sites, and delivered a doable model that can be replicated.
Rules of the Road: Navigating the New Ethics of Local Journalism
Where a bright ethical line once separated a newsroom from its business operations, one person now often wears multiple hats, as editor, business manager and grants writer.
New Voices: What Works
After five years of funding hyperlocal start-ups, J-Lab shares its findings about what works.
Exploring a Networked Journalism Collaborative in Philadelphia
An analysis of the city’s media ecosystem, with final recommendations for the future.
New Entrepreneurs: New Perspectives on News
J-Lab’s New Media Women Entrepreneurs Initiative undertook this study to understand how women are creating and consuming the news.
New Media Makers Toolkit
Innovative community news initiatives are cropping up around the United States - but who are these news creators?
Journalism 2.0: How to Survive and Thrive
A guide to help professional and amateur news producers understand and implement digital tools to enhance their reporting.
Citizen Media: Fad or the Future of News
Local news web sites offering user-generated content are securing a valuable place in the media landscape, J-Lab report says.