Perspectives on challenges and innovations in journalism funding
Prominent media scholars advance future directions for journalism.
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Global Journalism Innovation Lab welcomes four new research assistants
An undergraduate student and three graduate students have joined the Global Journalism Innovation Lab as research assistants, working on the Journalism Innovation theme. Each of them brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and passions to the project Undergraduate Research Assistant Zachary Andrade is a third-year Honours English student at the University of British Columbia.
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New report on rethinking media funding, innovation and policy
Funding directions and innovation practices in journalism are the focus for a new report capturing the research and perspectives of leading journalists and scholars, published by the Global Journalism Innovation Lab. From innovative, successful journalism funding solutions to discussing the role of digital news start-ups in reshaping journalism, it is a must read for anyone
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Indigenous journalisms explored by MEDIA INDIGENA podcast series
By Megavarshini G. Somasundaram A new way to delve into Indigenous journalisms was explored by project partner MEDIA INDIGENA, in collaboration with UBC professors and project researchers Candis Callison and Mary Lynn Young. The founder and host of the MEDIA INDIGENA podcast, Rick Harp, worked with Callison over the summer of 2023 to create an
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How breaking news explainers and evergreen articles attract audiences
Breaking news explainers reach new audiences, but evergreen articles foster greater engagement, a new study finds.
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New resource tracks digital-born news orgs in Canada
A new database provides an insight into the almost 150 English-language digital-born journalism organizations in Canada since 2000. This dataset accounts for closures and transitions, capturing the dynamic nature of the industry. Digital-born journalism organizations, often also referred to as journalism start-ups, offer a valuable lens to think about journalism as they are generally launched
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Google’s $100 million to Canada’s news industry is a small price to pay to avoid regulation
Alfred Hermida, University of British Columbia The deal between Google and the federal government to resolve their dispute over paying for news online will come as a relief for the media industry in Canada. News publishers were facing the prospect of disappearing from Google Search and other services — the equivalent of vanishing from the
Photo gallery: ICA post-conference
More than 50 scholars, journalists and students attended the Novel Directions in Media Innovation and Funding ICA-post conference in Toronto on May 29-30. The event provided a space for academics and practitioners to share their expertise and learn from each other. Photos by Felicia Chiappetta and Beth Rochester
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Photo gallery: ICA post-conference reception
More than 50 scholars, journalists and students attended the Novel Directions in Media Innovation and Funding ICA-post conference in Toronto on May 29-30. The conference started with a reception on May 29, with guest speaker Rick Harp of MediaIndigena.
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The role of Google and Meta in Canadian journalism
The role of Google and Meta in journalism in Canada is discussed by project directors Alfred Hermida and Mary Lynn.
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