Raju Narisetti | Nieman Journalism Lab

Articles by Raju Narisetti

Raju Narisetti is senior vice president for strategy at News Corp.

“The next time you are being told about yet another round of fundraising, whatever the increased on-paper valuation the company now claims, ask yourself before you hype that news: Why is putting additional money into a business that is clearly spending more than it is making, a sign of success? It’s called ‘burn’ rate for a reason.”

A thaw in the newsroom glacier

“20/20 is good as hindsight goes, but if 2020 is your target for major change, you are in deep trouble.”

December 19, 2014

Could a Journalist Rescue Fund take threatened reporters out of harm’s way?

Modeled on a successful program for protecting scholars threatened by their regimes, a similar project for journalists could help advance security for reporters working under conditions of limited press freedom.

May 5, 2014

Raju Narisetti: Can the Pulitzer Prizes do more for journalism?

The Pulitzers cause a stir in newsrooms one Monday a year. Could they be structured to promote the value of good journalism the other 364 days a year?

April 7, 2014

We need to talk: 26 awkward questions to ask news organizations about the move to digital

The senior vice president of strategy at News Corp has some ideas about how to determine how outlets are really managing the disruption of their businesses — and newsrooms.

Loosen the newsroom’s chokehold on the brand

“The privileged status a newsroom enjoys ought to come with accountability and a responsibility to help sustain both journalism and the business of journalism.”

Hope ≠ reality

“Media companies should stop ceding the relationship between their readers and advertising to third parties and agencies.”