Six noteworthy initiatives we saw in the media industry this month
New campaigns, courses and products are making journalism a better place
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13 ideas for fresh news formats
Forget the inverted pyramid, there are many ways to write a news story in the digital age
Tool for journalists: Story SpinnerAI, for generating story angles based on user needs
This chatbot can provide new content ideas to match the wants and needs of your audience
Recruiting for inclusion: a guide for media organisations
Newsrooms must reform recruitment practices from the ground up, rather than expecting young journalists from marginalised backgrounds to be the agents of change
The maternity scandal: How journalists can work sensitively with bereaved parents
Interviewing parents whose babies died following failures in hospital maternity care is highly sensitive work and not something journalists are traditionally trained to handle
From monologue to dialogue: How Sky News is revamping the modern live blog
In a past few days full of breaking news - from the Trump shooting to Southgate stepping down - live blog editor Jimmy Rice details how the news organisation provides minute-to-minute updates and easy catch-ups
'I asked myself – why is he going public?': working with a Big Tobacco whistleblower
TBIJ journalist Fin Johnston lifts the lid on how an investigation about a money trail within the tobacco industry came together
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Journalism must update its mission to survive
Trust in journalism is at an all-time low, engagement is declining, and the business outlook for the industry is uncertain at best. These are facts. The question is whether you think this situation is inevitable or if you believe things could be better. Mattia Peretti in the latter camp
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PR of the week
Cotswolds personal trainer launches podcast to inspire the over 55sPersonal trainer James Hilton has launched a podcast 'Jim's Gym - Inspiring Movement'. James, a specialist in biomechanics and injury recovery from the Cotswolds, runs Jim's Gym, a virtual online space supporting people over 55 to be more active
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Social media-inspired content strategies for your newsroom
Young people like authentic, bite-sized content on their news feeds
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Mapping public interest journalism in Wales
Silvia Rose, co-director and project manager for Inclusive Journalism Cymru, reflects on her contribution to Cardiff University’s in-depth research project
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Four biases that leave under-represented groups out of GenAI-assisted journalism
Dominant perspectives are being baked into models like ChatGPT, Bard and Midjourney
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Building trust during 2024 elections with live-blogging and fact-checking
Voters are heading to the ballot box at a time when they are turning away from the news
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Thinking outside the [chat]box
As news organisations trip over themselves to create AI-powered experiences, David Cohn asks how useful large language models are to audiences
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Tools, tactics, and success stories of newsroom innovation in 2023
Top European news organisations are using AI to achieve goals and add value
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'Newsroom culture should not be an accident'
News organisations need to train editors as people managers, not just story processors, says media consultant Isabelle Roughol
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Meet the inspiring, disabled journalists working their dream jobs
NCTJ partnerships give under-represented reporters a chance in the news industry
Features
Who to follow: 27 women covering the independent publishing sector
If you are curious about the indie news entrepreneurial space but find your social feeds a tad too heavy on men's voices, follow and connect with these fantastic women experts
Five audience growth and revenue strategies from outside the UK
How do you move print readers to digital? Are there other ways to hold on to subscribers besides a last-ditch deal? These questions and more answered
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Personal trainer James Hilton has launched a podcast 'Jim's Gym - Inspiring Movement'. James, a specialist in biomechanics and injury recovery from the Cotswolds, runs Jim's Gym, a virtual online space supporting people over 55 to be more active
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