Featured Publications
Rules of the Road: Navigating the New Ethics of Local Journalism
Rules of the Road: Navigating the New Ethics of Local Journalism
Where a bright ethical line once separated a newsroom from its business operations, one person now often wears multiple hats.
Networked Journalism: What Works
News Chops
News Chops
Local public broadcasters are find new ways to engage in more local news – especially more investigative journalism – than ever before.
Engaging Audiences: A survey of digital-first news sites
Engaging Audiences: A survey of digital-first news sites
A survey of “digital-first” news sites
J-Lab Activities
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Guide to CrowdsourcingAug. 6, 2026This guide helps practitioners and researchers understand the different ways crowdsourcing is being used both inside and outside newsrooms. -
News ChopsJul. 8, 2013Local public broadcasters are find new ways to engage in more local news - especially more investigative journalism – than ever before. -
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Engaging Audiences: A survey of digital-first news sitesMay. 30, 2012A survey of "digital-first" news sites
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Philadelphia Enterprise Reporting AwardsDec. 15, 2011How 14 journalism awards jumpstarted public affairs reporting, incentivized partnerships, and delivered a model that can be replicated. -
Rules of the Road: Navigating the New Ethics of Local JournalismJul. 20, 2011Where a bright ethical line once separated a newsroom from its business operations, one person now often wears multiple hats. -
New Voices: What WorksOct. 8, 2010After five years of funding hyperlocal start-ups, J-Lab shares its findings about what works. -
Exploring a Networked Journalism Collaborative in PhiladelphiaApr. 19, 2010An analysis of the city’s media ecosystem, with final recommendations for the future. -
New Entrepreneurs: New Perspectives on NewsNov. 10, 2009J-Lab’s New Media Women Entrepreneurs Initiative undertook this study to understand how women are creating and consuming the news. -
New Media MakersJun. 2, 2009Innovative community news initiatives are cropping up around the United States - but who are these news creators? -
Journalism 2.0: How to Survive and ThriveJun. 25, 2008A guide to help professional and amateur news producers understand and implement digital tools to enhance their reporting. -
Citizen Media: Fad or the Future of NewsFeb. 5, 2007Local news web sites offering user-generated content are securing a valuable place in the media landscape.
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