February 8, 2018 •
Research, Specialist Journalism •
by Zuzana Veselková
If foreign news offers a window into the world, then the window for radio listeners in the Czech Republic is a fairly narrow one. Researchers from Palacký University in Olomouc found that foreign news focuses mostly on Europe and the...
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November 27, 2017 •
Research, Short stories •
by Rana Khaled Arafat
“When a dog bites a man, that is not news, But if a man bites a dog, that is news!” Journalism trainers often start their lectures on the art of crafting powerful and engaging news stories with this famous quote. Searching...
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August 25, 2017 •
Photography and Video, Research, Short stories •
by EJO
Hard news videos, particularly about politics, are the most successful online, followed by videos about celebrities and lifestyle, according to a new study into how to make news videos that go viral on social media. Sports videos are the...
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April 25, 2017 •
Digital News, Latest stories, Research •
by EJO
Virtual Reality (VR) has evolved from its early experimental phase to become a strategically key, more integrated part of many newsrooms globally. But how are news organisations addressing the challenges of content and user experience? And...
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March 28, 2017 •
Digital News, Research, Short stories •
by Annika Sehl, Alessio Cornia and Rasmus Kleis Nielsen
What are the key components for the successful development of digital news in Public Service Media? A new Reuters Institute report examines eight new digital news projects, launched by Public Service Media across six European countries....
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June 21, 2016 •
Business Models, Digital News •
by Philip Di Salvo
Snapchat is the undisputed star of 2016 journalism debate. The platform, launched in 2011 by Stanford University students, has become the new focus of attention for publishers, journalists and the advertising industry. After gaining its...
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February 18, 2015 •
Ethics and Quality, Specialist Journalism •
by Rachel Stern
The old adage: “If it bleeds, it leads” is still embraced by many large news outlets, with stories of war, disease and scandals dominating headlines. Yet the public still has a thirst for positive news, according to Charlie Beckett, a...
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September 23, 2014 •
Business Models, Media Economics •
by David Levy
To a visiting European, Japanese news organisations appear to be thriving. Newspaper circulations are high, print subscriptions are strong, and newsrooms are hiring ever more journalists. Yet, things may not be as good as they seem. I’ve...
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September 18, 2014 •
Media Economics, Specialist Journalism •
by Rukhshona Nazhmidinova
German newspapers are attempting to reach international audiences, and increase their readership and influence, by publishing in the English language. Handelsblatt, a leading business daily newspaper, is the latest to start an online...
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