JOUR 39003: Journalism Innovation
About this Guide
Course Description:
Journalism Innovation examines current media models and seeks emerging/future models to support journalism. By understanding and critiquing emerging, entrepreneurial journalism business models, and engaging with innovative media professionals, students will apply creative solutions to the challenges around sustaining a healthy and financially viable journalism ecosystem
Assignment:
The library session will focus on how to research your own journalism innovation. You'll need argue in favor of your business and funding model. Sections include: Executive Summary; Company Description; Product; Competition; Marketing Plan; Operational Plan; Mangement & Organization; Startup Expenses; & a Reference List in APA format.
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Reimagining Journalism by Call Number: General Stacks PN4867.2 .M33 2018ISBN: 9781440854750Publication Date: 2018In a world of "alternative facts" and "post-truth" politics, producing public-interest journalism is more important than ever--but also more complex. This book examines how journalism is evolving to meet the demands of the digital media ecosystem, where lies often spread faster than truth, and where modern news consumers increasingly expect journalism to be a conversation, not a lecture. * Examines the historical roots of journalism's crisis while pushing the conversation toward promising experiments and solutions * Offers insights from digital-era disruptors and innovators, as well as long-time veterans of the news business * Provides context for the 2016 election's "fake news" phenomenon and explains--in clear and compelling prose--what savvy journalists are doing to rebuild trust in the real thing
