Robert NemethinThe CMDS BlogFinding Reliable Sources and Spotting Misinformation in the Time of COVID-19Providing accurate information is critical during a pandemic, but journalists face new challenges in accessing reliable sources, while…May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Robert NemethinThe CMDS BlogRobots and Quizzes: Engaging the Audience During a PandemicMedia outlets have been ramping up their coverage on the pandemic, but as competition for eyeballs is constantly on the rise, they also…Apr 28, 2020Apr 28, 2020
Robert NemethinThe CMDS BlogReaching the Audience in the Time of COVID-19From newsletters to podcasts and TikTok, media outlets are looking at new ways to reach their audience with virus-related coverage.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 2020
Robert NemethinThe CMDS BlogBig Grants and Microloans: Fighting the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the MediaThe crisis caused by the pandemic hit an already struggling media market. Innovative ways of securing funding are needed to keep outlets…Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020
Robert NemethinThe CMDS BlogHow COVID-19 Threatens Media FreedomAccess to accurate information is essential to fighting a pandemic. However, many governments hide behind the emergency to restrict media…Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
Robert NemethinThe CMDS BlogHow Data Visualization Changes StorytellingA good visualization can boost the audience, but many media outlets are still reluctant to spend time on visualizing their stories.Mar 24, 2020Mar 24, 2020
Robert NemethinThe CMDS Blog“I Would Really Appreciate If We Got Real Answers”A short documentary produced by three students of Central European University shows the ongoing struggles of independent journalists in…Feb 19, 2019Feb 19, 2019
Robert NemethinThe CMDS BlogInternet Shutdown in Zimbabwe: A Most Dangerous PrecedentBy John MasukuJan 18, 2019Jan 18, 2019