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Although the news industry continues to suffer from news deserts, struggling news outlets and the loss of jobs for journalists, editors and photojournalists, a new generation is preparing itself for the challenges and the rewards. Learn more about today's journalism and media students in my article, Exploring Temple University Klein College of Media and Communication, in the April 2024 issue of Editor & Publisher.

📢 Check out this outstanding research from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. It examines how college & university newsrooms can stay independent and financially viable….📚🤔 This three-year study is a VERY big deal considering what’s happening to media at the national, regional, and local levels. 🔍📈 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/emf5Yjyf 📑 #journalism #media #independentnews #collegemedia

On the CTMT Substack, we're talking about the value of college journalism. We're seeing college journalists fill more gaps in providing local news, including breaking some big stories. Because everything to us at CTMT is all about trust, we're thinking about the role college journalists play in building trust in local news. https://lnkd.in/ezbYG5Z6

I'm honored that "The Future of Business Journalism: Why it Matters for Wall and Main Street" was chose by CHOICE magazine as one of its "Outstanding Academic Titles" for the past year. (Thanks to my editor Hilary C.!) CHOICE is a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Its reviews and picks are closely guarded and highly respected. It wrote, "Overall, this book offers time-tested and novel solutions to repair business reporting in an era in which access to meaningful, trustworthy news is crucial." Summing Up: Highly recommended. Undergraduates through faculty; general readers; practitioners. You can get it for 30% off by using the code TGUF: https://lnkd.in/esMkfAjp.

If you are coming along to our upcoming journalism workshop with News Associates, great! We highly recommend reading our introductory blog to the event, where you can learn more about News Associates. 📰 Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3S8UmeZ

Fair and transparent reporting, access to local and national education data and trends, and a commitment to holding schools and stakeholders accountable - all without a paywall - have put Idaho EdNews on the map as a leader in local journalism. https://lnkd.in/gU4hDC8d

"It's a weird time for media..." I might have understated that a fair bit. It's a scary time for the business of journalism, and the industry is going to need to see some real innovation, not in how we tell stories, but in how we SELL the value of that storytelling to advertisers. In an age where everyone is part of the media, how do media outlets set themselves apart and prove their worth? Might be time for a big Canadian media summit or something guys ;) #mediaindustry #journalism #mediaplanning #mediabuying

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.

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.