News Impact: TikTok trends and new formats for journalism Paid Members Public
What TikTok can — and can’t — do for your publication, and a pathway to new forms of journalism storytelling.
Twitter, death threats and civility: rethinking journalism on social media Paid Members Public
The platforms undoubtedly need to do more to deal with the toxic environment on social media. But it's worth considering our own role in stoking that febrile atmosphere.
Schadenfreude as a personal indulgence, not a public performance Paid Members Public
You might be enjoying Trump's illness — but does posting about it actually help anyone?
Facebook launches new Groups tools, and Google spends lobbying money on journalism Paid Members Public
Facebook does a good thing, and Google does something that merely looks nice. This is platform economy life.
“Hey, Guys”: the latest on YouTube, Facebook oversight and more Paid Members Public
YouTube is a huge source of news, Facebook gets a hostile oversight board. Just another Tuesday in the digital culture wars.
When less journalism is more Paid Members Public
The shift to digital unleashed the floodgates on a tidal wave of journalism of often variable content. And, finally, publishers are discovering that smaller amounts of more valuable work can be better.
Better tools for better online communities Paid Members Public
Five quick links about online abuse of local journalists, Facebook’s attempt to cleanse its groups, and some community-centric publishing tools.
The need for intelligent skepticism, proved through links Paid Members Public
Can you trust your commenters? Can you trust your transcription service? In the digital world, here be dragons…