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Poynter ‘EyeTrack: Tablet’ research shows horizontal swiping instinct for photo galleries

Sara Dickenson Quinn — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:05:17 +0000

Poynter’s “EyeTrack: Tablet” project, the latest in our long tradition of research to understand how readers view news, can now announce some early results: iPad users have an overwhelming instinct to swipe horizontally through a full screen photo gallery,… Read more

How journalists can use JSON to draw meaning from data

Dan Nguyen — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:17:41 +0000

JSON stands for “JavaScript Object Notation,” which makes it sound like an esoteric bit of programming trivia that non-Web developers won’t ever have to deal with.

But JSON is neither esoteric, nor does it have to involve programming. It is… Read more

8 APIs your news organization should start using today

Casey Frechette — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:07:42 +0000

If your news site isn’t using APIs, you’re missing out.

APIs represent one of the fastest and most effective ways to enhance the quality of your site. They let you build on the work of others and provide your readers… Read more

Branded journalists battle newsroom regulations

Sarah Fidelibus — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:49:44 +0000

With social media a big part of newsroom life, individual journalists often find their personal brands attractive selling points for future employers. But lately many of these same social media superstars are questioning whether newsrooms are truly ready for… Read more

8 keys to creating, growing blogs within a news website

Jeff Sonderman — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:15:33 +0000

It’s not easy to craft a strategy for starting and growing blogs on a news website. But it is important. Blogs can be a magnet to attract a loyal audience around the most important subjects, and can improve the whole… Read more

9 key elements that can help journalists be better video storytellers

Casey Frechette — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:14:23 +0000

Video stories, whether features, spot news or documentaries, tend to rely on the same set of elements to inform and engage viewers. These building blocks separate video from other storytelling formats, and the more you’re aware of them, the more… Read more

Journalists connect the dots between data & reporting at Columbia J-school hackathon

Kelly Fincham — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:58:02 +0000

Data journalism was recently singled out by an Online News Association panel in New York as one of the core skills for journalists. Students and journalists, however, often admit to being intimidated by data and coding.… Read more

How Siri, if opened up to third-party apps, could enhance news consumption

Patrick Thornton — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:16:09 +0000

Apple’s Siri voice technology is one of the must-have features of the iPhone 4S, and has become one of the phone’s biggest selling points.

Voice technology is not new. What makes Siri and similar technologies different is that… Read more

How journalists can use open APIs to improve election coverage

Katharine Jarmul — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:59:40 +0000

Election season is upon us. As the presidential candidates work to garner support and funds, journalists are trying to inform and educate voters on the issues and personalities at play in 2012.

Part of our job is to help people… Read more

How ABC News built a top social media presence with a small dedicated team

Mallary Jean Tenore — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:18:46 +0000

Upon his return to “This Week” earlier this month, George Stephanopoulos introduced a new feature that’s expected to become a staple of the show. “Your Voice This Week” uses Twitter and search trends to tell the political story… Read more