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Few words on the Impact of WFH on Newsrooms
Few words on the Impact of WFH on Newsrooms
Work flow and the physical management of employees at news media companies were turned upside down the first quarter of 2020 as COVID-19 rippled across the world. 28.08.2020 12:08
The print caught a virus?! Go digital in 3 days and start making $$$
The print caught a virus?! Go digital in 3 days and start making $$$
ABOUT A MONTH AGO many of us gathered at the Mega-Conference in Fort Worth to listen about the latest trends in the newspaper industry, meet old friends and discuss the future of newspapers. Few weeks passed and the future came to surprise us. Coronavirus turned many things upside-down, which means it is a right time to help each other. 16.08.2020 11:16
VANISHING NEWSPAPERS
VANISHING NEWSPAPERS
BEFORE MAKING THE HARD DECISION ABOUT CLOSURE, PLEASE CONTACT US! We can help! ➡️Keeping local communities is more important than ever. ➡️Since 2004, the United States has lost one-fourth – 2,100 – of its newspapers. This includes 70 dailies and more than 2,000 weeklies or nondailies. 20.07.2020 12:06
Still Unwilling to Pay: An Empirical Analysis of 50 U.S. Newspapers’ Digital Subscription Results
Still Unwilling to Pay: An Empirical Analysis of 50 U.S. Newspapers’ Digital Subscription Results
U.S. newspapers have been trying to transform themselves from print to digital for more than two decades, but most are struggling in this transformation process. 23.06.2020 11:59
Supporting local journalism in the age of Covid-19
Supporting local journalism in the age of Covid-19
The European Journalism Observatory: 'Evidence suggests that without a vibrant local news industry, public officials are potentially less accountable than they should be, fewer people run for office, and citizens become less engaged with elections.' In the article they propose seven guiding principles to support local outlets. 19.06.2020 11:48
Please, do this homework. This is a great guide from Trusting News about creating an effective 'About Us' page
Please, do this homework. This is a great guide from Trusting News about creating an effective 'About Us' page
What is your news outlet’s mission? What communities do you cover, and how long have you been in business? What do you value, and what are your standards? Who works in your newsroom, and how are they reachable? How do you make money? 12.06.2020 11:45
The Scrapbook of Tampa Bay: What life has been like during the coronavirus pandemic
The Scrapbook of Tampa Bay: What life has been like during the coronavirus pandemic
Check out this brilliant idea of local paper, the Tampa Bay Times! They are building a community scrapbook with stories, photos, videos and audio, that illustrates the texture of altered life in Tampa Bay during the coronavirus pandemic. Engaging Communities level pro! Congratulations! 08.06.2020 11:39
Google helps to keep local communities stay informed about Covid-19
Google helps to keep local communities stay informed about Covid-19
Google’s Journalism Emergency Relief Fund providing aid to over 5,300 publications worldwide 01.06.2020 11:24
The Fallon Post joins 4media.com
The Fallon Post joins 4media.com
14.04.2020 11:20
Coronavirus - keep calm, work at home and keep checking your local media
Coronavirus - keep calm, work at home and keep checking your local media
This is certainly no. 1 topic for media all over the world. On days like these we need local media more than ever. And local media need good platform to interact with their audience. 18.03.2020 13:40
4media among the vendors at the Key Executive Mega-Conference
4media among the vendors at the Key Executive Mega-Conference
In mid-February we attended another event dedicated to the local media industry in the USA. 4media were among the vendors at the Key Executive Mega-Conference that took place in Omni Hotel Fort Worth, TX between 17th and 19th February. 20.02.2020 11:10
4media at INA Conference and Trade Show in Des Moines, Iowa
4media at INA Conference and Trade Show in Des Moines, Iowa
On 5-7 February we were proud to be among the vendors at Iowa Newspaper Association Conference and Trade Show. It was an opportunity to meet editors, publishers and journalists from Iowa newspapers and magazines. 07.02.2020 10:48