Engagement at LAist

Dispatches from LAist (Southern California Public Radio) journalists—what we’ve learned and what we’re up to.

Ariel Zirulnick in Engagement at LAist

Jan 26

Painting the ‘big picture’: Why and how LAist tracked Mayor Bass’ big promise on homelessness

Ashley Alvarado in Engagement at LAist

Jun 30, 2023

Three people sit at a table with a large screen behind them. There are two mics and one laptop in front of them.

How tech challenges are hindering the practice of engaged journalism

Ashley Alvarado in Engagement at LAist

Jun 12, 2023

Blue slide with definition of “engagement” on it: closing the gaps between communities and the journalists who serve them; serving those who may not already consume your journalism; story selection, framing, language, and distribution; shaping stories with community members.

Defining Engagement

One hurdle to operationalizing engagement? Getting to a shared definition.

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Kristen Muller in Engagement at LAist

May 17, 2023

A two-toned slide compares the old ways of fundraising for public radio newsrooms versus what’s needed to fundraise for digital.

Advice for public radio stations: why we can’t keep treating digital members like radio listeners

Ariel Zirulnick in Engagement at LAist

Sep 21, 2022

A black and white image of an iceberg. Above the surface is the word “inform.” Below the surface are the words, “discover”, “connect”, “navigate,” and “change.”

Entry points, on-ramps, and waypoints: How KPCC/LAist is trying to help Angelenos engage with their complex city

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Ariel Zirulnick in Engagement at LAist

Sep 20, 2022

An orange slide reads “Climate change is like ________ (what) because ________ (why).”

How we will cover the climate emergency at KPCC/LAist

Human-centered design guided us toward a new set…

Adriana Pera in Engagement at LAist

Aug 17, 2022

Stacks of USPS Priority mail boxes and envelopes filled with English- and Spanish-language college guides.

We distributed thousands of college guides across California. Here’s what we learned.

Brianna Lee in Engagement at LAist

Jul 21, 2022

We went hard on election coverage in a midterm primary — and it paid off

Adriana Pera in Engagement at LAist

May 12, 2022

How to order KPCC’s free ‘How to Get to College’ Guide for adults in California

We’re working with the…

Tony Marcano in Engagement at LAist

Jan 6, 2022

We’re shifting the focus of our politics coverage from politicians to voters. Here’s why.

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