Credit: Screenshot: Crosstown crime tracker News "Mass customisation" of neighbourhood data can help hyperlocal news become more sustainable US non-profit media organisation Crosstown lowered the costs of producing local news by maximising the use of public datasets on crime, traffic and coronavirus figures By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Jose Fontano on Unsplash News How has covid-19 affected press freedom around the world? There have been 426 press freedom violations worldwide in connection to coronavirus coverage. Journalists in Asia, southern Africa and the Middle East talk about the biggest challenges and what can be done By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Credit: Anne-Onyme from Pixabay News Five tips from The Economist to perfect your newsletter strategy Here is how to craft emails that will keep audiences informed but not overwhelmed By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Screenshot: Membership Guide News The Membership Puzzle Project launches a guide to building a sustainable business model for your newsroom Whether you want to find a new revenue source or engage with your readers to regain their trust, this resource provides 34 tried-and-tested case studies By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
News Seven tips for journalism students to ace their virtual courses University is going to be a bit different this year. Here is how to get the most of Zoom lectures By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Credit: Photo by Mike Erskine on Unsplash News Audio articles help Zetland gain 2,000 new members during lockdown Four in five features by the Danish slow journalism outlet are consumed as reporter-narrated audio stories that 'have that campfire feel to them' rather than as written content, fuelling success of its membership programme By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News 'Personal approach and honesty' are the secret to membership success during the coronavirus pandemic Spain's second largest digital newspaper eldiario.es attracted 20,000 new members in one month after the editor asked readers to support its well-known investigative journalism in a heartfelt letter By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by 贝莉儿 DANIST on Unsplash News Building sustainable news media requires balance between tradition and innovation South China Morning Post and Vox compare notes on how legacy and digital-first news organisations can stay relevant in a digital future By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by RF._.studio from Pexels News BJTC relaunches support scheme for virtual work experience and cancelled placements Struggling with the bills whilst working from home? Underprivileged journalism students can receive £200 from the Placement Assistance Scheme to ensure that everyone gets a fair shot in the industry By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Shane Young on Unsplash News Want to discover more constructive journalism stories? This app curates them in one place Squirrel News compiles articles from the likes of the Guardian, Bloomberg and BBC which report on the solutions to society's problems By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
News How the i newspaper doubled its Instagram following in a year With Instagram expected to overtake Twitter as a source of news, it is time to create a social strategy fit for the platform known for vibrant pictures and positive vibes By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Karsten Würth on Unsplash News Eight ways to nail climate emergency reporting Environmental topics are complicated beats to cover. Here is how to keep readers engaged and your coverage accurate By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
