Credit: Photo by Linh Pham on Unsplash News More than words: how journalists can reassess their unconscious biases "Harmful language does not only cause offense. It affects laws that are created, violence, and employment. It goes so deep, it’s about our lives." By Jacob Granger • 6 min read
Credit: Information Commissioner's Office News Call for Views: UK media invited to shape code of practice on data protection in journalism The Information Commissioner's Office is working on a practical guide to help news organisations navigate the line between privacy and freedom of expression By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by Franck V. on Unsplash News Facial recognition, subtitling automation and datasets: how Sky News uses AI to unburden journalists Automated tools can help reporters with mind-numbing tasks and create value from producing more content which can offset initial costs By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by William Warby on Unsplash News How personalised email can help grow your audience In the age of algorithms and customised social feeds, readers expect content to be relevant to them personally and email is a simple way to start By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
News Pros and cons of using augmented reality in the newsroom When covering vast topics, such as climate change, AR can help readers picture the reality within their familiar surroundings. But not everything is meant to be seen in 3D By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
News App for journalists: Pocket, for recreating your reading list Found an interesting article? Put it in your virtual pocket to read it later, or listen to it on your commute thanks to a built-in text-to-speech feature By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News What gets readers hooked onto your writing? Here is how to create the best version of your story and make it stand out from the crowd By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Credit: Photo by Rachit Tank on Unsplash News The Washington Post leverages the popularity of WhatsApp to fight fake news ahead of the 2019 Indian elections Building authentic relationships with readers on the platform is key to stopping the spread of misinformation in election season By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Screenshot from SumAll News Tool for journalists: SumAll, for gauging your social media presence This automation tool will send out email digests and social media posts breaking down key metrics such as mention reach, likes and new followers on a daily and weekly basis By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Credit: Metamorworks/ Shutterstock.com News Advertorial: How real-time alerts have changed newsgathering Real-time social media reporting from eye witnesses is dramatically altering many aspects of how journalists gather news. Here is how Dataminr can help you get the scoop By Dataminr • 3 min read
News Tool for journalists: Outriders Network database, for discovering the best interactive storytelling projects Use this knowledge-sharing platform to find inspiration for your own data journalism work By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by Brandon Jacoby on Unsplash News ‘Solutions journalism on journalism itself’ US-based project Solution Set brings real-world solutions to ongoing newsroom struggles by looking at case examples in the US and around the world By Jacob Granger • 3 min read