What makes journalism ‘innovative’? Lessons from this year’s Scripps Howard Awards
What is innovation in journalism today? I heavily debated that question with Dan Gillmor and…
March 15, 2013
Mark Briggs
4 media shifts to watch for in China
I was honored to represent the U.S., the Poynter Institute and KING Broadcasting Co. at…
December 19, 2012
What’s working at news startups, from Seattle to Vermont
The best sign that entrepreneurial journalism endeavors are moving in the right direction is that…
September 23, 2011
3 key lessons for entrepreneurial journalists trying to get projects off the ground
It’s all about money. And people. And your ability to adapt quickly and smartly. A…
March 28, 2011
What journalists need to know about starting a nonprofit business
There is a misconception among many would-be entrepreneurs, especially in journalism, that starting a nonprofit…
November 29, 2010
How to tell if your entrepreneurial idea could lead to a journalism business
In the beginning, there’s an idea. It’s how every inspiring story of entrepreneurial adventure begins.…
November 22, 2010
Why News Startups Should Think Collaboration, not Competition, with Big Media
How will new media replace old media? The rise of independent journalism startups, combined with…
August 26, 2010