Journalism Innovation and Media Startups


This team is examining how innovation practices, business models and policy frameworks shape the development of journalism. Current research includes a study of journalism startups in Canada in the past 20 years and an analysis of Google’s impact on journalism innovation globally.

The project includes the development of a critical race podcast at The Conversation Canada, exploring the mechanisms through which a journalism non-profit can leverage online media to enhance the production, distribution and circulation of evidence-based reporting.  

Research team

Alfred Hermida Phd

Professor

School of Journalism, Writing, and Media, University of British Columbia

Mary Lynn Young Phd

Professor

School of Journalism, Writing, and Media, University of British Columbia

Vinita Srivastava

Director of Innovation

Senior Editor: Culture + Society, The Conversation Canada

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Research and news relevance key factors driving the future of The Conversation

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Research Roundup: GJIL research teams publish new work

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UBC Journalism alumna Katarina Sabados named interim project manager

UBC Journalism alumna Katarina Sabados has joined the team as interim project manager. Her extensive background in global journalism will …

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