Sinking platform, rising truth: Highlights from Shorenstein Center’s 25th anniversary
While a distinguished veteran reporter voiced concern about the erosion of traditional journalism values in…
October 17, 2011
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NY Times’ Abramson: ‘Long-form narrative is not only alive but dancing to new music’
Forget the digital doomsayers, said Jill Abramson. “Long-form narrative is not only alive but dancing…
May 4, 2011
How award-winning investigative reporters earn readers’ attention, impress advertisers
Have people tell their own stories with interactive tools. Maneuver around cost-conscious editors. Consider cooperating…
March 9, 2011
Frank Rich: ‘I wanted to hang it up at The Times while I still enjoyed it’
New York Times veteran Frank Rich acknowledges journalism’s current dilemma: “How to make money when…
March 8, 2011
Zucker: NBC tried to buy Huffington Post for 18 months, couldn’t agree on price
Just-ousted NBC Universal president and chief executive Jeff Zucker today praised AOL's $315 million acquisition…
February 7, 2011
Carroll: AP a guardian of openness, with 1,500 FOIA requests in 2010
WikiLeaks' lauded and condemned release of 250,000 U.S. diplomatic cables doesn't change responsible news outlets'…
December 17, 2010
Maddow: ‘The Country Hates the Press’
Rachel Maddow's contention that conflict, not calm reflection, attracts audiences drew little disagreement from a…
November 15, 2010
Goodman: Avoid ‘food fight journalism’
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Ellen Goodman advised serious reporters to embrace, not avoid, complexity.At Harvard's Nieman…
May 10, 2010
Goldsmith Honorees Offer Tips on Investigative Journalism
Top journalists detailed how they turned tips into groundbreaking series Wednesday at Harvard. During a…
March 25, 2010
Does Political Journalism Focus on the Trivial?
Trivia or legitimate front-page news? Journalists and political commentators sparred over the difference Friday in…
November 16, 2009
Authors Describe What it Takes to Move from Short-Form Journalism to Historical Books
Top reporters detailed at a Boston University conference this week how they moved from deadline…
October 30, 2009
ProPublica GM: ‘Investigative Reporting is Something of a Luxury’
Since ProPublica started giving major news outlets free stories last June, general manager Richard Tofel…
April 23, 2009
Nieman Conference Insists Narrative Matters in Turbulent Times
Attendance dipped to slightly over 500 compared to more than 900 in past years. Some…
March 23, 2009
Goldsmith Honorees: Obvious, Simple Questions Can Be Powerful
Goldsmith Prize-winners and finalists attributed their latest successes to fresh eyes, simple questions and supportive…
March 19, 2009
Challenges to Journalism Pervade Nieman Anniversary Celebration
To past and present Nieman Fellows celebrating the program's 70th anniversary last weekend, keynote speaker…
November 11, 2008
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