Category Archives: News

This great piece was put together by the Nielsen Journalism Lab at Harvard. Fascinating reading. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Interesting analysis from Poynter about how the Washington press corp covered the “other” news that broke last Friday night. Kind of wonky but still an interesting read. Find it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

An interesting feature from the BBC about how the popular social media site makes a real effort to verify information posted by its members, particularly when there’s breaking news. Read it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

This is essentially an advertisement, but it’s full of interesting information if you have to edit audio in the field. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Sensitivity to victims must be shown, while still asking the tough questions. Read more here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Some great stores here, compiled by Poynter’s Al Tompkins. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

The sad facts are here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

A seemingly obvious concept: put a mic on the photojournalist, let them describe what they’re photographing. Read about it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Here’s the announcement from Facebook. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Dear Journalists Covering Hurricane Harvey:  Thank you.  You are risking your personal safety to help the people of South Texas, and the entire country, keep informed about the most destructive storm to strike the U.S. homeland since Superstorm Sandy in 2012. It may also be the strongest natural disaster to... - MORE -