Emergence of Solutions Journalism
For the Agora report, I interviewed several journalists in the Pacific-Northwest. One topic of discussion was how they are re-examining some of their approaches to and philosophies about the practice of […]
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Re-examinations Of Objectivity & Distance In Journalism
For the Agora report, I interviewed several journalists in the Pacific-Northwest. One topic of discussion was how they are re-examining some of their approaches to and philosophies about the practice of […]
The Evolution of Local Journalism
A newspaper is like a buffet. You go to a buffet, [and] there are dozens and dozens of items [to] choose to eat. But you may find something you don’t […]
The evolution of local journalism
Given (and perhaps because of) the backdrop of continued financial challenges, and unprecedented levels of political antagonism toward the media, here are three thematic areas where local journalism in the […]
Top 3 Reasons Local Journalism Remains Important- #1
Journalists interviewed for the Agora report consistently articulated that, despite the pressures and uncertainties their sector faces, core journalistic values and purposes still matter and positively influence the work they do. […]
Does Local Journalism Still Mater?
I recently published a new, 22,000 word study, on the evolution of local journalism in the Pacific Northwest. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be breaking up the research into smaller, […]
The Hyperlocal Opportunity
Presentation to Regionalmedien Austria (RMA) an Austrian media company. RMA distributes free (advertiser-funded) newspapers throughout Austria that include local, regional and national content, reaching almost 50% market saturation. Many thanks […]
How and Why Hyper-Local Journalism Looks Different in the U.K.
This piece is co-authored with Hannah Scarbrough; and was first published on MediaShift. The Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once said that “England and America are two countries divided by […]
My best articles of 2015
It’s been a busy 2015, but before we see in 2016, here’s a quick look back at some of the features I produced during the year. I covered a lot […]
[Book Chapter] The importance of little data: creating an impact at a local level
My contribution to Data Journalism: Inside the global future, a volume I recently co-edited with Tom Felle and John Mair. Five case studies – and five tips, tricks and considerations – which I […]
