Bettina FiglinPoets of NY“We appreciate hip-hop as an art form”While some say there is a split between academically trained poets and slam poets, Harvard’s poetry professor Lisa New says the bigger gap…May 16, 2016May 16, 2016
Bettina FiglinPoets of NY“What can we as gentrifiers do?”By involving your community in the reporting process, reporters can assure their stories are valuable to readers.May 16, 20161May 16, 20161
Bettina FiglinSocial StoriesThe newsletter is backFar from quick-and-easy: What the Lenny Letter, The Daily Skimm and others tell us about well-curated newsletters.Apr 18, 2016Apr 18, 2016
Bettina FiglIt’s the algorithm, stupidFirst Facebook, then Twitter, now Instagram — they all changed their algorithms. Why newspapers should be on there anyway.Apr 12, 2016Apr 12, 2016
Bettina FiglinEngagement Journalism“Are you guys really still having the discussion about objectivity?”12 things journalists can learn from ethnographers.Apr 6, 201616Apr 6, 201616
Bettina FiglinSocial StoriesJournalism is more boring than you thinkSpreadsheets, phone calls, knocking on doors: “Spotlight” demystifies the exciting side of reporting.Apr 2, 2016Apr 2, 2016
Bettina FiglinEngagement Journalism“Take every risk you can and experiment the hell out of it”When it comes to social media strategies, there is no “golden rule”. But there a few things you might want to consider.Mar 14, 2016Mar 14, 2016
Bettina FiglinSocial StoriesGetting engagedTrying to boost engagement on the Facebook site of a Non-Profit can be hard. It’s all about communicating your strategy and asking yourself…Mar 6, 2016Mar 6, 2016
Bettina FiglGoing online, or offline?As social media journalists we seek to go there, where the community is.Mar 1, 2016Mar 1, 2016
Bettina FiglinSocial StoriesHelping journalists to come out of their shellIs it better to report on a community you’re a part of? In either case, journalists have to give up control and learn to surrender.Feb 21, 2016Feb 21, 2016
