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📰The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) stands in strong support of Daily Maverick's call to action on the journalism emergency, together championing the vital role of independent journalism in shaping our society. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dJn_r2VW #IndependentPublishers #JournalismEmergency #SupportJournalism

Let’s not kid ourselves. Quality, responsible and independent journalism cannot be done without money. The fact that a journalist is well (i.e. adequately) paid also determines the degree of his or her self-confidence, assertiveness and control vis-à-vis the powerful and often the rich. Robert Brestan, Editor-in-Chief, HlídacíPes.org explains why independent news organisations need donor funding, and shares insights about how grantees think about such projects. https://bit.ly/3QZJG2K

💬 “We need to redefine our role as journalists in order to be useful and valuable to the communities we serve.” 💬 “Any reinvention of this profession requires not forgetting that at the centre are the people who consume our informative content. It is to them that we owe ourselves.”   💬 “We need to reinvent, reimagine and reframe our value to society.”   💬 “You're trying to solve something that is pretty intractable. I'm intrigued.” These are just some of the many inspiring comments that I received in response to my latest article, in which I argue that journalism must be reinvented and that we can only start from updating our mission: https://lnkd.in/dKkTkWVK ❓ What do you think? How can we set this reinvention in motion? Let me know through the form you can find at the end of the article, and share it with your network: we need more people to take part in the conversation! cc International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) & International Journalists' Network (IJNet)

Mitchell Bard (M.A., Ph.D.’15) and Jasun Carr (Ph.D.’12) teamed up to write "Journalism in the Generation Z Age," highlighting Gen Z's relationship with objective journalism in a social media-driven world. Their research discussed the significant value this generation places on unbiased reporting. To learn more about Mitchell and Jasun and their latest book, visit this link.

40 essential newsletters every journalist should read: Want to keep your finger on the pulse of the journalism industry? Look no further than these best picks for your inbox #journalism #media #news

In the latest #BetterNews piece, Jan Ross S. shared advice from Jane Elizabeth on how to navigate 5 misconceptions about grants to support your journalism 👇 1⃣ How many grant applications are enough? While it’s tempting to try for “everything that you can,” being selective with your choices is more effective. Local news organizations should place community foundations at the top of the list when starting a funding search.  2⃣ Consider building a presentation that can highlight relevant information about the state of the journalism industry and how it affects your organization. Facts and figures can help educate funders on pressing issues and the potential for impact.  3⃣ After you’ve been awarded a grant, figuring out manageable ways to measure impact is important, especially if renewal is an option. Set calendar reminders for regular data-gathering practices to monitor the key performance indicators for the specific grant. 4⃣ General operating grants that can help pay overhead costs are more challenging to secure than money designated toward a specific project. Knowing how to read and decipher contracts is key to making the best use of a grant within the funder’s requirements. 5⃣ If you don't get a grant, email a program officer at a funding organization to ask, “What could be done better and what is the process of applying again?” This can help you stay in touch and determine whether it’s worth the effort to reapply. https://lnkd.in/eJcdnGUp #grantwriting #journalism #localnews

I'm so excited that this project on which I served as deputy editor is out in the world! Many thanks to Tamar Wilner for asking me to participate. If you know me, you know that I've spent time as an academic journalism researcher and as a media practitioner. One of the most frustrating things to witness was the lack of substantial communication between the two "camps." This white paper examines how we got here and what we need to do to work together better. In a time when trust in our journalism institutions is so low, we must band together to keep the public informed in a way that helps people improve their lives. Do you need someone to help your news organization understand its audience and best fulfill its editorial and strategic mission? Give me a shout. Link to the full paper in the comments.

In an age when #journalism can often be agenda- and clickbait-driven, locally depleted, and, sadly, carelessly covered or just plain fake, it is informative and refreshing to come back to the first-edition book by Rich Martin titled "Living Journalism: Principles & Practices for an Essential Profession," which I read early on in graduate school.