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How research and support can build up creator-model journalism Link toHow research and support can build up creator-model journalism

This resource is part of the Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit from the Knight Communities Network, Project C, and Trusting News, which…

Building safer, smarter audience engagement tools: Takeaways from the News Product Alliance Summit Link toBuilding safer, smarter audience engagement tools: Takeaways from the News Product Alliance Summit

For as long as I’ve worked in audience development, page views, likes, follows, shares, engaged time, and signups have been…

Why philanthropy should back creator-model journalism Link toWhy philanthropy should back creator-model journalism

This resource is part of the Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit from the Knight Communities Network, Project C, and Trusting News, which…

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Lenfest News Creator Collaborative grant guidelines Link toLenfest News Creator Collaborative grant guidelines

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism is pleased to launch the Lenfest Creator Collaborative Program, designed to help local news organizations…

Audience Community: Operationalizing audience insights Link toAudience Community: Operationalizing audience insights

Too often, valuable audience research ends up sitting on the shelf. Join the Lenfest Audience Community on Thursday, Nov. 20…

Get involved with the Lenfest Expert Network Link toGet involved with the Lenfest Expert Network

The Lenfest Expert Network connects news organizations with experienced consultants who help strengthen sustainability, audience engagement, and digital transformation. The…

How to find — and fund — creator journalists in your community Link toHow to find — and fund — creator journalists in your community

As funders look to strengthen their local information ecosystems, creator journalists have become an essential component, serving and reaching audiences…

Identifying credible local journalism creators Link toIdentifying credible local journalism creators

This resource is part of the Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit from the Knight Communities Network, Project C, and Trusting…

Connecting with local creator-model journalists: A guide to outreach Link toConnecting with local creator-model journalists: A guide to outreach

This resource is part of the Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit from the Knight Communities Network, Project C, and Trusting…

Show you’re trustworthy: An ethics checklist for creator journalists Link toShow you’re trustworthy: An ethics checklist for creator journalists

This resource is part of the Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit from the Knight Communities Network, Project C, and Trusting…

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