Latest From SPJ International Community
Niche news sites, Haitian coverage, Race and Racism in News and Reporting
In this issue
Program: Niche News Sites
Haiti - A review of IC talks on coverage
News of Press Freedom
ICYMI: February 2, 2021 - Race and Racism in News And Reporting
Upcoming Programs
From the SPJ Calendar of Events
March 21, 2024 • General Journalism
What mainstream media can learn from niche news sites
Niche news sites have a unique quality and fascinating advantage: they’re able to engage a targeted audience with information that’s only interesting to a very specific group. What can mainstream media learn from their approach?
Fundamentally, it's crucial for all newsrooms to make sharper choices about what they report on - and how. Niche news sites have no choice in this, but mainstream news can learn a lot by using these differentiation strategies in all stages of the content cycle. Through the lens of successful case studies from FIN News (USA) and Chemistry World (UK), we'll explore how making precise editorial choices can significantly enhance the relevance and impact of your content.
Together we’ll address the question every journalistic organization should ask themselves: why do you matter to your audience and how do you make a difference for them?
More information: https://smartocto.com/webinar/niche-news-sites/
Note from the SPJ-IC
Haiti is in the news again. The reports of devastation and violence continue to shock the world.
Our thoughts are with the people of Haiti as they try to survive this most recent onslaught on their civil society. We also send our hopes and wishes that the journalists covering the situation remain safe.
The International Community has some upcoming interviews about the situation in Haiti and how it is covered. You can imagine that the people we will be talking with are somewhat overwhelmed as they not only try to cover what is happening in their home country, but also have great concerns about the safety of family and friends.
In the meantime, here are some interviews we have done in the past:
July 2023
Covering Haiti: The Threats and Rewards with Macollvie Neel, executive editor of the Haitian Times.
November 2022
Haitian Journalists Look at Haitian Coverage - A discussion with Luc Bonhomme of the Association of Haitian Journalist Living Abroad.
July 2022
Introduction to the Association of Haitian Jouranlists Living Abroad
March 2022
Farah Larrieux, chairperson of the association of Miramar Haitian-American Residents and Business Owners (MHARBO) and former host of Haitian Journal at WPBT PBS in Southern Florida and Sergy Odiduro, President, Louisiana SPJ Chapter discuss how coverage of Haiti has affected how American citizens and government officials view Haiti.
Press Freedom News and Updates
Voice of America: Mobile News Truck Dodges Censorship Roadblocks in Venezuela
Voice of America: Witness in Jimmy Lai Trial Mistreated in Custody, Experts Say
Al Jazeera: The never-ending war on truth
Reporters Without Borders: European Media Freedom Act – big advance for right to information in Europe
Committee to Protect Journalists: ‘A long fight’: Family of murdered Philippine journalist Gerry Ortega on their 13-year battle for justice
Reuters Institute: AI and the future of news
Latin America Journalism Review: UN agency in Argentina publishes guide: 'Digital violence and harassment. Action tools for journalists'
International Press Institute: Building partnerships as a news organization
ICYMI
February 2, 2021
Race and Racism in News And Reporting
Join the editors from Wellington, New Zealand and Kansas City, Missouri, as they discuss how and why their respective newspapers looked into the reporting and employment practices from the past 100 years.
SPJ Events
Washington DC Chapter
Not the odds, but the stakes – Covering the 2024 Elections (April 8, 2pm ET). With Margaret Sullivan and Barton Gellman.