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Archives: December 15, 2020

“Let’s be honest: Crime coverage is terrible. It’s racist, classist, fear-based clickbait masking as journalism.” Tauhid Chappell and Mike Rispoli

Fewer pixels, more cardboard

“These boxes are important. They slice neatly through the myth that data telling must be bound to programming. Do you have some boxes? Some paint? You can visualize data.” Jer Thorp

Journalism schools emphasize listening

“It’s not just about what reporters need for a story, or what journalists think they need from our communities — it’s about what communities need and deserve from journalists.” Amara Aguilar

2021’s misinformation will look a lot like 2020’s (and 2019’s, and…)

“In the mind of the public, disinformation is a series of endlessly creative and unpredictable attacks by unknown actors. In reality, much of what flies around is pretty predictable.” Mike Caulfield

Graphics, unite

“Traditional narratives assume that publishing online and in print require different workflows, file formats, and so on. But do they?” Basile Simon

You build trust by helping your readers

“Service journalism is a way to build bridges with even our fiercest critics by giving them the information they need to navigate daily life.” Mandy Jenkins

The focus turns to newsroom leaders for lasting change

“Reward journalism that provides real and unique value to your audience, instead of journalism that chases competitors or feeds your ego but does little for your community.” Laura E. Davis

Citizen truth brigades steer us back toward reality

“The people who run and rely upon basic community institutions will increasingly recognize how much they rely upon a common understanding of objective truth.” Matt DeRienzo

Rachel del ValleDecember 15, 2020

“All Grapes Considered”: For media brands, wine clubs keep the revenue flowing

Some clubs have seen an increase in signups since the pandemic began in March.