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Archives: January 2020

“An OSINT investigation is not one single method to get at truth, but rather a combination of creative and critical thinking to navigate digital sources on the web.” Ståle Grut
“Coverage of the 2020 U.S. presidential election will mark the beginning of gerrymandered news coverage.” Madelyn Sanfilippo and Yafit Lev-Aretz
“There may not be enough philanthropic capital, even on the sidelines, to support the scope and depth of local news-gathering that our democracy requires.” Elizabeth Hansen and Jesse Holcomb
“Late evening is peak time-filler — and therefore an opportunity to engage audiences. When writing or creating products, editors, reporters, and UX designers should therefore consider the reader sitting up in bed looking at her phone.” Sarah Marshall
“Media coverage contributes to an ecosystem that harms people and democracies, and we can’t ignore that context any longer.” Laura E. Davis
“These future bridge-builders and rock stars are already working in most newsrooms. They just need the freedom to take off a few hats, get some training when needed, and be empowered to make meaningful choices that lead to change.” Mary Walter-Brown and Tristan Loper
“We’re at the beginning of an effort to make the audio web as relevant and as useful as the text web has become.” Steve Henn
“News organizations’ love for their own digital properties is being rekindled after years of dalliances with unpredictable platforms, impenetrable algorithms, and misguided pivots.” Nathalie Malinarich
“This isn’t new blood for the news industry but journalism dialysis — old blood pumped back into the system for a fresh start.” Nikki Usher
“There are lots of efforts to bolster print and local media, but there aren’t many structures in place to support journalists struggling with job insecurity or job loss.” Rachel Glickhouse