Trust in media
Stand-up comedy: why showing that journalists are 'human' can boost audience trust
What happens when journalists try to deliver a punchline? Standup For Journalism project finds that humour can improve public perception of the media
Posted by Daniel Green on 19/09/19Google rolls out algorithm changes to reward news organisations for original reporting
Since news went online, a scoop that took months to produce can be recycled by another website in minutes to get an easy share of web traffic. Google is set to change that
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 13/09/19How can public service media remain relevant in a digital landscape?
Online competition is muscling out public broadcasters - like BBC News - that struggle to serve and represent younger and less formally educated audiences, a new RISJ report has found
Posted by Jacob Granger on 12/09/19Just how effective is YouTube's new fact-checking feature?
Piloted in India, the news verification function alerts users when their search topic is a hoax. But measuring its success can be tricky
Posted by Daniel Green on 12/09/19Robyn Vinter, editor-in-chief at The Overtake on diversity, business growth and investigative journalism for millennials
Ahead of the Newsrewired conference, Vinter talks about how recruiting diverse talent makes it easier to grow her new brand, be trusted by the readers, and receive exclusive tip-offs
Posted by Jacob Granger on 09/09/19What do millennials and Gen Z want from the news? Convenience and hard-hitting content
To win over audiences of today and tomorrow, new RISJ research recommends replicating the Facebook and Netflix user experience combined with quality reporting
Posted by Jacob Granger on 03/09/19“Diversity is not about political correctness. It’s about quality journalism”
From missing valuable stories to not representing audiences we serve, lack of diversity has a real impact on the quality of reporting. Bringing different voices to the newsroom is now crucial for the survival of our industry
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 29/08/19Tip: Earn your audience's trust
As trust in news organisations continues to drop, simply telling your readers you strive for fairness can help to win them back
Posted by Daniel Green on 29/08/19Unbalanced reporting: why giving airtime to extremist figures can fuel public support for their views
In an age where populism is on the rise, parroting controversial views can contribute to spread of radical ideologies. So how can journalists cover these topics without amplifying hate?
Posted by Daniel Green on 28/08/19Can user rating help news brands regain audience trust?
Publishers scrutinise their website traffic and clicks but rarely look at why readers lose trust and stop engaging with their content. US startup Credder may have a solution
Posted by Jacob Granger on 21/06/19Trust in news, membership models and Gen Z: here is your weekly journalism update
Pushed for time? Catch up with the weekly media news coverage from Journalism.co.uk
Posted by Jacob Granger on 21/06/192019 Reuters Digital News Report finds that trust in the media continues to fall
With 71 per cent of UK audiences turning away from the news because of Brexit overload, news organisations are redefining their values and approaches to audiences to rebuild relationships
Posted by Jacob Granger on 13/06/19Tool for journalists: Newsroom Transparency Tracker, for assessing trustworthiness of news
'Trust indicators' enable viewers to take a look at the people, practices and policies driving 52 regional, national and international media outlets
Posted by Jacob Granger on 04/06/19How power and privilege shape communities
10 tips on building bridges between the mainstream media and underrepresented voices
Posted by Destiny Alvarez and Damian Radcliffe on 03/06/19New speaker announcement: Marverine Cole joins panel on diversity in the newsroom
Join us on 27 November 2019 to find out why newsrooms struggle to better represent their audiences and how media can improve diversity to regain people's trust
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 16/05/19Comment trolls: how their words can taint your brand
Research found that name-calling, expletives and insults in the comment section of even just one article have impact on the perception of the entire news site. Here is how to tackle it
Posted by Katalina Deaven on 05/02/19Why do journalists need to care about blockchain?
The technology known for generating cryptocurrencies can also help publishers solve important problems like disinformation and lack of trust in the media
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 31/01/19Tip: Seven lessons in rebuilding trust in news organisations
Reporting original stories and changing hiring policy are among Damian Radcliffe's top tips to rebuilding trust in the media, and in doing so, boosting their revenue stream
Posted by Jacob Granger on 01/11/18HuffPost experiments with 'listening circles' in Birmingham to go beyond the London bubble
The news organisation moved its entire team of 45 reporters to Birmingham for a week to listen to the local people and help them regain trust in the media
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Posted by Jacob Granger on 19/09/19