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2012: What we know now on the value of volunteers, intentional conversation and collaboration for non-profit media

Does the key to journalism's prosperous future hinge on making connections among colleagues, between the media and public, and within the industry itself?

JA Editor Profile: Back to the field, with new perspective and knowledge

Inspiration, engagement ideas and tools to try – what outgoing editorial director Emily Harris takes from the JA as she returns to radio reporting.

2012: What we know now on local advertising, meeting the needs of communities and customer connection

Part two in our four-part series of 2012 surfaces lessons from a profitable newspaper startup, the nuances of executing digital ad campaigns and moving beyond revenue to meet customer needs.

JA Resource Q&A: A social strategy of “purpose and intention”

Whether you’re part of a large media company or a solo show, how to build a social management system that’s organized and strategic. Highlights from a JA resource Q&A.

JA Resource Q&A: The Civic Commons draws a line from online engagement to policy impact

The Civic Commons is designed as a social media environment for civil conversation and action, where the expertise of non-experts contributes to public knowledge. Moulthrop says it’s a form of journalism. “What we’re doing is bringing the public into the conversation in a way that is sophisticated, civil and productive.” The Civic Commons was conceived...

JA Resource Q&A: JReporter “facilitates a two-way conversation between the media company and its audience.”

Highlights from our resource Q&A on JReporter, a mobile app for publishers to ask the community for coverage and get it delivered. Aims to increase loyalty; verification and revenue tools built in.

JA publisher profile: The Hawaii Independent, a profitable co-op “rooted in the community…like the Green Bay Packers.”

Hawaii Independent publisher Ikaika Hussey shares the philosophy and practices that make the cooperative news business he leads both profitable and productive.

JA publisher profile with ProPublica’s Stephen Engelberg: “This may shake out to be a Golden Age of investigative reporting.”

“Sometimes you can get impact by reaching a lot of people, sometimes you get impact by reaching the right people.” ProPublica's Stephen Engelberg on purpose, money, and nonprofit news.

JA Interview: Fresh ideas for publishers from beyond the usual suspects. The promise of real-time storytelling to up community donation and profitability

JA interview goes beyond the usual suspects, offering business insights from global campaigners on building village loyalty one story at a time.

JA’s Collab/Space forum yields resources, examples and emerging practices to support journalism collaborations

Need inspiration or practical tips to support your journalism collaboration? Check out these real-life examples of collaborative reporting, relationships and resources.
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