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Lessons from an Unlikely Hit Podcast PLUS Competition Heats Up for Local Jornalism Philanthropy Funding
When you think about hit podcast topics, a Slovak podcast about Roma most likely don't enter into the top 10 things that immediately come to mind, if we're being honest. The producers of just such a podcast explain what they have learned. (Good to note: Breaking out from the interview format might be something to explore.)
Poynter talks about The Atlantic's dive into newsletters. Streetfight discusses why chatbots might be failing for marketing and customer service, and it speaks to some lessons for editorial groups looking to use the technology.
One thing that caught my eye was a piece about a local US newspaper and their efforts to get philanthropic funding as another revenue stream to support their efforts. Seeing as I work for a public broadcaster that relies on philanthropy, trust me when I say that we have our eyes on the increasing competition in this funding space.
PLUS the New York Times is now boasting a million subscribers outside of the US. And if you didn't see it, the New York Times has a large presence at the climate change conference in Scotland. Also, the Neeva search engine integrates NewsGuard, which provides "detailed 'Nutrition Labels' for thousands of news and information websites". Also, the perennial discussion about whether comments on websites are worth it.
The use of chatbots for retail CX has been on the rise for years. Use of chatbots as a brand communication channel increased by 92% between 2019 and 2020.
How a fringe podcast became a hit: Learnings from its creator | What’s New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News — whatsnewinpublishing.com
No one believed a Slovak podcast covering Roma people, living on the fringes of society, could succeed. Yet it did, despite tackling an uncomfortable topic. “The sudden popularity of the podcast was a surprise”, I heard from multiple voices from across the newsroom. The topic of conversation was a limited, 10-part podcast series launched in …
Newsletters are an inventive way for journalists to connect with readers in — if it’s done right — smart, informative, entertaining and personal ways.
6 lessons from The Fresno Bee on funding journalism: A conversation with Joe Kieta, executive editor - Local Media Association + Local Media Foundation — localmedia.org
recently about the launching of the Fresno Bee Education Lab, and the opportunity around journalism funded by philanthropy. Here are six lessons relevant to any news organization developing funded journalism projects.
After moving behind a paywall, Wirecutter added to the company’s revenue stream.
Neeva Search Engine Turns On NewsGuard Service - 11/02/2021
News website comment sections can be toxic and hostile. But is their absence even worse?