Trust in media
Predictions for journalism in 2023: audience expectations and user needs
Trust towards, interest in, and willingness to buy the news all stand in the balance next year. Newsrooms with the best listening skills will come out top
Posted by Jacob Granger on 12/12/22Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The public cannot trust what they do not understand. Newsrooms must start being more transparent with how the news is made and how complains are handled
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/12/22Gina Chua, executive editor of Semafor, on a new brand of transparent journalism
The startup founded by media stars launches this week, aiming to tackle low trust and high news avoidance. But have we not heard that before?
Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/10/22News on digital platforms is trusted less, new study finds
The latest research by the Reuters Institute shows that people are more sceptical of information found on Facebook, Google, WhatsApp, and YouTube. What does it mean for newsrooms?
Posted by Jacob Granger on 22/09/22Upgrade your journalistic practices to tackle climate crisis
A new charter encourages media professionals to scrutinise lobbies, investigate causes of climate events and inform on solutions to ecological emergency
Posted by Anne-Sophie Novel on 21/09/22How can newsrooms step back and truly listen to their readers?
Taking a breather from the non-stop news cycle and actively listening to your audience can reveal which stories they want, how they want them and whether they are willing to pay for them
Posted by Jacob Granger on 12/08/22Can reader call-outs close the gap between newsrooms and audiences?
Political crises are a chance for news outlets to listen to their readers in order to (re)gain trust
Posted by Tassos Morfis on 13/07/22Mary Walter-Brown, CEO of News Revenue Hub, on loyalty strategies
At a time of low trust in the news and a lack of willingness to pay for it, what can be done to encourage reader donations - even for the most resource-scarce newsrooms?
Posted by Jacob Granger on 01/07/22Five questions for every newsroom to ask themselves on World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day is a reminder of why democracy and a free press matter. But conversations about safety, sustainability and sourcing need to be an all-year priority
Posted by Catherine Edwards on 03/05/22Why autistic people can be great journalists
Diagnostic criteria often focus on the things an autistic person cannot do, rather than what they excel at. So, what are the benefits of being an autistic journalist?
Posted by Isla Whateley on 23/02/22How to report on neurodiversity
Sensitive reporting on conditions like autism, dyslexia and ADHD can promote a wider understanding and help fight stereotypes
Posted by Fern McErlane on 08/02/22Tip: Build trust with your sources
How to maintain healthy relationships with those who make your stories possible
Posted by Jacob Granger on 07/02/22The truth sandwich: how to cover falsehoods from official sources
"Just reporting" what was said does not cut it anymore. Journalists need to fact-check official statements before repeating them to stop perpetuating misinformation
Posted by Joseph Cummins on 02/02/22New campaign challenges Twitter to explain its "arbitrary" verification of freelance journalists
As prominent journalists are being rejected for blue ticks, two freelancers are calling on the platform to make the verification process fair and transparent
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 14/12/21Improving relationships between journalists and academics - Newsrewired special
Newsrooms rely on scholars for research on industry trends but they are often reluctant to work with academia. In the end, everybody misses out. But it does not have to be that way
Posted by Jacob Granger on 28/10/21Tip: Use simple formats to cover emotionally-charged topics
FAQs and Q&As can help minimise perceptions of bias when writing about topics that generate strong opinions
Posted by Sage De-Hayes on 23/09/21Tip: Build trust by responding to readers' concerns
People have questions about what makes our work credible. Use those conversations to build connections with the community
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 17/09/21Indifference, not hostility, is the main barrier to building trust in news
A new RISJ report finds that it is not the shouty Twitterati but the disengaged public who struggles to connect with and trust the media
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 09/09/21Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Chase Palmieri of Credder
What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to the mind behind a 'Rotten Tomatoes for news' platform
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Media Moments 2022 special with Peter Houston of Media Voices
This year has seen shake-ups across advertising, subscriptions, trust and newsletters. Get your newsroom prepared for 2023 with insights from the wrap-up report for the media industry
Posted by Jacob Granger on 16/12/22