Networked Journalism
by Jan Schaffer | Published on November 27, 2012
Three years ago, J-Lab funded nine pilot projects that invited eight newspapers and one public radio station to partner with news start-ups in their communities. View the results!
"...an excellent, must-read study..."
— Alan Mutter, Newsosaur
"Paradigm-changing"
— David Boardman, The Seattle Times
Rules of the Road
by Jan Schaffer | Published on July 20, 2011
A bright ethical line once separated a newsroom from its business operations, but one person now often wears multiple hats.
"The first consideration of the contributors is always: What impact will my decision have on the community? … There’s no “them” and “us” in the new newsroom."
– Tom Grubisich | Street Fight Magazine
"…Offers encouraging and reassuring signs that as the torch of local journalism is being passed, the flame of at least ethical aspiration remains strong."
– Ed Wasserman | Knight Professor of Journalism Ethics, Washington
News Chops
by Jan Schaffer | Published on July 8, 2013
Local public broadcasters are find new ways to engage in more local news - especially more investigative journalism – than ever before. In this report, J-Lab examined various efforts through nine case studies.
"Nicely done. This will get some important attention."
– Mike Marcotte
"One of, if not the best, treatment I’ve seen of what we are trying to accomplish here."
– Doug Price | President & CEO, Rocky Mountain PBS
Engaging Audiences
by Jan Schaffer | Published on May 31, 2012
Most online news startups say they cannot lasso data to track whether they are turning users into supporters who will help their sites survive. These are among key findings of a new survey, focusing on how “digital-first” news sites are engaging their audiences and measuring that engagement.
"We feel these numbers only give us part of the information we need. We’re interested not just in breadth of engagement but more in depth of engagement."
– Survey Respondent
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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 -
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.