Monthly Archives: December 2011

I just ran across a note  to check back on a summer post on the blog,  The Buttry Diary, which gives tips about crowdsourcing.   Steve Buttry, @SteveButtry,  has lots of good ideas there about digital media. He’s the Director of … Read More →

Okay, you’re short-handed in the newsroom because many of your colleagues have off (not you!) and so you could use some time-saver story leads. Check out  ReligionLink, from our friends at the Religion Newswriters Association, @ReligionReport,  One post offers resources for … Read More →

I got lots of great tips for  more effective reporting using @LinkedIn from @KristaCanfield, a senior manager there, during her December monthly phone training for journalists.  Here is an effective way to find experts for your stories:  Use  LinkedIn Advanced … Read More →

Okay, if you’re ready for some data journalism — I have a suggestion for how to track what the U.S. government is really doing in your area.  Yes it will take some time, but will likely net a powerful story. … Read More →