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Where should transparency language go? In the story itself.

Where should transparency language go? In the story itself.

We talk a lot at Trusting News about transparency — the act of explaining how and why we do our work. But transparency only works if…
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Joy Mayer
Introducing Trust Kits: A new tool for journalists to simplify earning trust

Introducing Trust Kits: A new tool for journalists to simplify earning trust

As public trust in media continues to decline, our team at Trusting News is more motivated than ever to help journalists demonstrate…
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Mollie Muchna
Your audience can tell when you’re out of touch (and other insights from Reuters research on trust)

Your audience can tell when you’re out of touch (and other insights from Reuters research on trust)

New research from the Reuters Institute’s Trust In News Project deepens our understanding of the causes of low trust in news. It reinforces…
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Joy Mayer
What one newsroom learned by asking about the needs of immigrant communities

What one newsroom learned by asking about the needs of immigrant communities

Many journalists are working to provide better coverage of communities that have been historically ignored or underrepresented by news…
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Mollie Muchna

Our hiring process, and our advice for future applicants

As we bring a new person onto our team, we’re sharing insights and learnings from our hiring process to help inform the journalism industry.
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Joy Mayer
Welcome to the Trusting News team, Suzie Samin

Welcome to the Trusting News team, Suzie Samin

The Trusting News staff is thrilled to announce the addition of Suzie Samin (she/her) to our team. Suzie is joining us in the role of…
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Joy Mayer
Talk about why you need money (and other lessons from Gallup/Knight research)

Talk about why you need money (and other lessons from Gallup/Knight research)

The latest in a series of research reports from Gallup and Knight Foundation was released last week, and it holds important insights for…
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Joy Mayer
See how newsrooms talk publicly about improving diversity in their coverage

See how newsrooms talk publicly about improving diversity in their coverage

Talking publicly about diversity issues can be challenging. But, as with anything journalists do, actions and intentions (especially good…
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Lynn Walsh
Take special care with coverage of police violence and protests

Take special care with coverage of police violence and protests

The higher the stakes, the more natural it is for people to be wary of your motives. Do not expec automatic trust. Work to earn it.
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Joy Mayer
How Back Pocket Media is helping newsrooms build trust through storytelling events

How Back Pocket Media is helping newsrooms build trust through storytelling events

Note: Trusting News Assistant Director Lynn Walsh helped advise on the following project. While the data set was overall small — the…
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Mollie Muchna
In pursuit of a more news-literate journalism

In pursuit of a more news-literate journalism

This post is in celebration of National News Literacy Week, which is hosted in partnership between The News Literacy Project and the E.W…
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Patrick R. Johnson
How to engage and reach new audiences with postcards and snail mail

How to engage and reach new audiences with postcards and snail mail

Listening is a crucial component when it comes to building new audiences.
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Mollie Muchna
How should journalists talk about polarizing statements by politicians? We tested it.

How should journalists talk about polarizing statements by politicians? We tested it.

When a politician makes a false claim, it puts journalists in a bind — and politicians know it. Journalism should be simultaneously…
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Joshua Darr
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