Sophisticated data journalism tools are giving local reporters a way to dig deep into community records and uncover powerful stories that have never been told before. Some of the most groundbreaking stories in local news were brought to light thanks to big data. Now, with many of the top data journalism tools available for free…
Even as daily newspapers struggle, podcasts are thriving. While the format requires little more than a microphone, a server, and some basic audio software, small publishers still have endless questions over how to launch a local news podcast. There’s no doubt that the audience is there. According to Pew Research, 64% of Americans ages 12…
When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect earlier this year, local publishers took notice. The new European Union privacy laws hold small, local publishers to many of the same standards as technology giants like Google and Facebook. But coming into compliance with these new regulations often requires publishers to make changes to…
The shift toward video is accelerating, as reader demand for video content on hyperlocal websites continues to grow. In order to keep pace, publishers need to get creative about how they adjust their content strategies to account for the latest video trends. Internet video traffic already makes up more than 69% of all global consumer…
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First came the articles and the photographs. Then came the videos. Now, more local publishers are being expected to develop their own podcasts as a way to stay relevant in the evolving digital news industry. Is it really necessary for local publishers to create podcasts, or are they just a passing fad? To answer that…
Social media users can be a hyperlocal publisher’s greatest source of news tips and insights. But publishers don’t automatically have permission to repost content from social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook on their own websites. Need proof? Look no further than AFP v. Morel. Freelance photographer Daniel Morel sued Getty Images and Agence…
Data journalism and hyperlocal publishing go hand-in-hand. Although data journalism has been defined as the process of “gathering, cleaning, organizing, analyzing, visualizing, and publishing data to support the creation of acts of journalism,” it really means different things to different people. At its core, data journalism involves using data as a source for news stories….
Daily newspapers are shrinking, but hyperlocal publishers are finding success in the aftermath. Fewer than 1,300 daily newspapers currently operate in the U.S., down from around 1,800 in 1970, and more than half of newspaper jobs have disappeared over the last 15 years. In place of corporate-owned daily newspapers are a growing number of digital-first…
When The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect later this month, it could have major implications for local publishers in the US. Europe’s new privacy law is intended to cover companies located anywhere in the world that offer “goods or services” to European users or monitor the behavior of European data…
For hyperlocal news publishers, designing a path toward financial sustainability begins with choosing between non-profit and for-profit status. The differences between non-profit and for-profit news organizations go beyond tax filings. For journalists, editors, and publishers, launching a non-profit site is often about working toward a goal, or a vision, of what local news should ideally…