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News BlogElena Kapintcheva2023-03-15T20:30:31-04:00
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    American Press Institute and AP Fund for Journalism partner to bring Metrics for News to 10 local newsrooms

    In addition to equipping local newsrooms, this partnership establishes a shared measurement framework and a network-level dashboard that helps APFJ see patterns across publishers.

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    Show why your journalism is credible

    This week’s action: Add an element to a story that communicates the reporting process.

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    Know how your journalism fits into the information mix

    Identify one local creator your newsroom could learn from.

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    Feeling the news: How young news consumers connect emotionally in the age of feeds and streams

    Whether it’s an engaging personality breaking down complicated news on YouTube, a streamer testing their limits on an obstacle course or a short film series that meets people where they’re at, content consumption is fragmented — but also gives newsrooms an opportunity to create niche content that can succeed if paired with the right distribution strategy.

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    Stop treating younger people as future audiences

    Design coverage for younger audiences, not just about them.

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    What teens are saying about the content they trust — and how local news can engage them

    If you want to know how to reach teens and young adults, ask young journalists and the folks who work with them.

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    How positive recognition coverage creates new revenue and strengthens youth trust

    When you shine a positive spotlight on youth by letting them tell their own stories, you can build trusted relationships and engage news’ next generation.

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    Connecting youth journalism to a broader funding landscape

    Building and framing media training programs as youth development opportunities can unlock larger, much-needed sources of revenue.

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    Share local news coverage with classrooms to spark civic engagement and boost fundraising efforts

    Lookout’s classroom and teacher initiatives extend its mission across generations — and provide a new source of revenue.

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    A blueprint for expanding journalism access in high schools

    Journalism for All, a replicable model that brings journalism education and paid opportunities to underserved schools, grows tomorrow’s reporters, subscribers and news consumers.

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    Tags: Community Engagement & Trust
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