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Two social psychology professors have created a set of games that teach online users the manipulative tactics that are used to spread falsehoods
Innovation in journalism: two media start-ups booming despite challenges
South Africa's The Daily Maverick and Paraguay's El Surti are proving that you do not need huge budgets to have political and social impact. What you need is the right mentality and a business plan
Mental health and journalism: how Headlines Network is helping burst the taboos
The first series of workshops by the pilot project brought together more than 100 journalists to tackle the media industry's poor track record in talking about mental wellbeing
Posted by Hilal Seven on 13/12/2112 replies to common objections to using data in the newsroom
Maybe you are trying to convince your colleagues or editor to embrace metrics. Maybe the data-sceptic is you. Either way here is how to address concerns around data
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 10/12/21
David Bornstein on closing down the New York Times' Fixes column
The pioneering solutions journalism series has drawn in readers who wanted news they can use. The co-creator talks about the highs, lows and lessons learned over 11 years
Posted by Jacob Granger on 09/12/21How to report on channel crossings
With the tragic death of 27 migrants in the English Channel, stories of asylum and immigration are once again making the headlines. We look at what makes for constructive reporting and unpick the migration lingo
Posted by Hilal Seven on 08/12/21Tool for journalists: Storysmart, for online safety training
The NUJ offers free interactive online courses to help reporters navigate hostile environments, psychological trauma, cyber risks and dealing with injury
Posted by Jacob Granger on 07/12/21How the covid pandemic changed digital journalism
Mobile journalism and Zoom interviews have put pressure on older journalists to adapt
Posted by James Mahon on 03/12/21The NCTJ's Journalism Diversity Fund hits £500k fundraising target
23 industry bodies and organisations now support the flagship fund which seeks to pave the way for people from ethnically and socially diverse backgrounds to train as journalists
Posted by Hilal Seven on 03/12/21#HeForShe: the role of male allies for women journalists
This special episode looks at why men must support their women colleagues who are facing torrents of online threats and abuse, sexual harassment and barriers to advance in the industry
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/12/21Why publishers must shift their focus from business to audience needs
If you want to have a successful news company, stop looking at your competitors and obsessing over new products. Get to know your readers instead
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 01/12/21Young black journalist launches an investigative journalism publication for Gen Z
The 22-year-old created AWP Magazine with her own money to commission stories from writers from a variety of backgrounds, not just those with university degrees
Posted by Jacob Granger on 30/11/21Janine Warner and Jazmín Acuña on fast-tracking media growth in Latin America
The media accelerator Velocidad launched in 2019 to help news startups grow and thrive. We look at its impact in a region where press freedom is under constant threat
Posted by Jacob Granger on 25/11/21Is Snapchat still worth publishers' attention?
Despite the rise of TikTok and IG Reels, LGBT+ publisher PinkNews is expanding on Snapchat with a new channel. Revenue share and support for the media are the main points of attraction
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