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The (undervalued) power of rituals: A framework to build intentional communities around Journalism

Mutante, Radio Ambulante | August 2023

Rituals are the superglue of communities in most cultures. In a time when Journalism is reimagining its relationship with the communities it serves, rituals can be a useful referent.

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[ONA20] From Participation to Collaboration: Building Power with Communities

Alicia Bell, Heather Bryant, Stefanie Murray | October 2020

How do we amplify the power that communities hold through journalism collaboration? This important conversation discusses how to strategize and re-imagine the relationships journalists build with the public we serve.

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Using Comments to Tell the Story of Journalism

Joy Mayer, Trusting News | July 2018

We need to change the conversation about journalism, and engaged journalists are on the front lines of public opinion. In the wake of Annapolis, let’s workshop ways to use engagement strategies to stand up for journalism. How can we answer comments from complainers and haters? Join Joy Mayer to continue the discussion. 

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WTF Just Happened Today and Reciprocal Relationships with Audiences

Matt Kiser, WTFJHT | June 2018

On his community page, Matt Kiser describes WTF Just Happened Today as “your guide to the daily shock and awe in national politics.” What started as a personal project to chronicle the new administration has turned into Kiser’s full-time job, and he couldn’t do it without the help of his readers.

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