Chicago's News Landscape Evolution from Print to Digital
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Chicago's News Landscape Transitioning from Print to Digital
Local news organizations have found new ways to adapt when faced with national crises. Many outlets are turning to digital journalism. However, successful outlets still have to contend with the new online sources.
These digital newcomers often specialize in niches and use social networks to distribute their content. In addition, they experiment with various approaches for reporting and community involvement. Furthermore, they have opened new opportunities for writers; some of whom can monetize their work via services like Substack. The advent of this new form of journalism has seen the creation of a whole new category of journalists. They no longer have to adhere to just one publication. They can now build subscriber bases to newsletters that cover any topic.
Digital startups address specific community needs in New York City, for example on the South or West sides. Other startups aim to hold politicians accountable. Some of these experiments receive funding from philanthropy.
The McCormick Foundation leads efforts to improve local journalism. For example, it partners with Chicago-area media rooms through the Metro Media Lab to conduct audience research as well as strategy work. They have also worked with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism’s Chicago campus to develop their skills.
Chicago residents of all regions feel that their local media could use improvement. Regional variations are notable; certain neighborhoods feel under-represented and misrepresented, and there are gaps in coverage on specific issues such crime and law.
Chicago's news organizations are also proud of their innovative news ecosystem, with for-profit and non-profit outlets running experimental news programs. Some even work to build trust between journalist and communities by establishing their presence in these neighborhoods, as well as making sure that underserved areas receive both written and spoken coverage.
Block Club Chicago wrote about Adam Toledo being shot by police a few month after the incident. They took great care not to traumatize their readers, and did not include graphic video footage.
The TRiibe helps to build trust within Black Chicago. The TRiibe was founded by three Northwestern University alums who were tired seeing Chicago portrayed as "the capital of murder" in mainstream media. They wanted to create a platform where the voices of their communities could be heard, while giving them ownership over the narrative. TRiibe's efforts have paid off. The content on the site has been shared widely across social networks, leading to civic involvement initiatives computer engineering jobs in chicago; http://illinoismail.top, Chicago.
Local news organizations have found new ways to adapt when faced with national crises. Many outlets are turning to digital journalism. However, successful outlets still have to contend with the new online sources.
These digital newcomers often specialize in niches and use social networks to distribute their content. In addition, they experiment with various approaches for reporting and community involvement. Furthermore, they have opened new opportunities for writers; some of whom can monetize their work via services like Substack. The advent of this new form of journalism has seen the creation of a whole new category of journalists. They no longer have to adhere to just one publication. They can now build subscriber bases to newsletters that cover any topic.
Digital startups address specific community needs in New York City, for example on the South or West sides. Other startups aim to hold politicians accountable. Some of these experiments receive funding from philanthropy.
The McCormick Foundation leads efforts to improve local journalism. For example, it partners with Chicago-area media rooms through the Metro Media Lab to conduct audience research as well as strategy work. They have also worked with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism’s Chicago campus to develop their skills.
Chicago residents of all regions feel that their local media could use improvement. Regional variations are notable; certain neighborhoods feel under-represented and misrepresented, and there are gaps in coverage on specific issues such crime and law.
Chicago's news organizations are also proud of their innovative news ecosystem, with for-profit and non-profit outlets running experimental news programs. Some even work to build trust between journalist and communities by establishing their presence in these neighborhoods, as well as making sure that underserved areas receive both written and spoken coverage.
Block Club Chicago wrote about Adam Toledo being shot by police a few month after the incident. They took great care not to traumatize their readers, and did not include graphic video footage.
The TRiibe helps to build trust within Black Chicago. The TRiibe was founded by three Northwestern University alums who were tired seeing Chicago portrayed as "the capital of murder" in mainstream media. They wanted to create a platform where the voices of their communities could be heard, while giving them ownership over the narrative. TRiibe's efforts have paid off. The content on the site has been shared widely across social networks, leading to civic involvement initiatives computer engineering jobs in chicago; http://illinoismail.top, Chicago.
