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3 super-quick engagement tips for post-election coverage
3 super-quick engagement tips for post-election coverage
Here‘s how you can easily prep your engagement work as you head into the post-election period:
Bridget Thoreson
Oct 30
Moving the needle: Use engagement to inform your post-election coverage strategy
Moving the needle: Use engagement to inform your post-election coverage strategy
This piece was inspired by the decades-long practice of action research in education. Educators use this cyclical, multi-step approach to…
Bridget Thoreson
Oct 7
‘Stronger than ever’: Unleashing better elections coverage with Knight Election Hub and Election…
‘Stronger than ever’: Unleashing better elections coverage with Knight Election Hub and Election…
Journalists, we know you’ve got way too much on your plates heading into the 2024 election. That’s why a group of journalism support…
Jennifer Brandel
Aug 12
Using Hearken’s Tech to Power Elections Coverage
Using Hearken’s Tech to Power Elections Coverage
Public-power elections coverage via tested approaches. And if they don’t work, we’ll pay you $500! And $1,000 if you beat your goals!
Jennifer Brandel
Jul 11
Announcing Free 2024 Election Resources for Journalists
Announcing Free 2024 Election Resources for Journalists
Get a bevvy of free resources to supercharge your 2024 elections coverage from Hearken and our many partners!
Jennifer Brandel
Jun 20
Baltimore Banner: Engaging the Future— 2023 Champion of Curiosity
Baltimore Banner: Engaging the Future— 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. The Baltimore Banner deploys imagination and art.
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 8
Vermont Public: Engaging in Emergency — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
Vermont Public: Engaging in Emergency — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. Vermont Public responds to catastrophic floods.
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 7
Vermont Public: Engaging Culture — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
Vermont Public: Engaging Culture — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. Vermont Public finds the soul of their state!
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 6
WBEZ: Engaging Beyond The Headlines— 2023 Champion of Curiosity
WBEZ: Engaging Beyond The Headlines— 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. WBEZ digs finds human stories beyond the headlines
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 5
WBEZ: Engaging History — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
WBEZ: Engaging History — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. WBEZ looks back to help us understand the now.
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 2
KQED: Most Creative All-Around Engagement — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
KQED: Most Creative All-Around Engagement — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. KQED uses a news quiz to help news fatigue!
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 1
Virginia Public Media: Best Newcomer Award — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
Virginia Public Media: Best Newcomer Award — 2023 Champion of Curiosity
The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. VPM breaks onto the scene!
Jennifer Brandel
Jan 31
What are the impacts of newsroom training on reimagining political coverage?
What are the impacts of newsroom training on reimagining political coverage?
Independent research into a joint effort from Hearken, Solutions Journalism and Trusting News shows significant progress
Jennifer Brandel
Jan 9
Graham Media Combines Engagement & Solutions Journalism
Graham Media Combines Engagement & Solutions Journalism
This TV news group is successfully merging two of the most powerful approaches to journalism: solutions + engagement.
Jennifer Brandel
Oct 24, 2023
ROE: Return On Engagement — the metric of care and community
ROE: Return On Engagement — the metric of care and community
This article was written by Chelsea Haring in 2020, while working at Hearken. We’re resurfacing this piece, as it’s timely advice for…
Jennifer Brandel
Oct 3, 2023
Audience engagement careers aren’t ladders — they’re rivers
Audience engagement careers aren’t ladders — they’re rivers
Uncover your strengths across roles through this 10-minute mapping exercise
Bridget Thoreson
Sep 26, 2023
What Reporters Can Do When Candidates or Officials Ice You Out
What Reporters Can Do When Candidates or Officials Ice You Out
“Never forget, the press is the enemy,” Richard Nixon told Henry Kissinger in 1972.
Jennifer Brandel
Sep 15, 2023
Hearken’s Form of Engagement Journalism Grows Newsroom Revenue and Strengthens Relationships
Hearken’s Form of Engagement Journalism Grows Newsroom Revenue and Strengthens Relationships
(One More Time For The People In The Back)
Jennifer Brandel
Sep 7, 2023
Invest in Emergency Community Engagement Infrastructure *Before* You Need It
Invest in Emergency Community Engagement Infrastructure *Before* You Need It
Imagine a disaster hits home. How will you get your needs met when the services responsible to help are overwhelmed?
Jennifer Brandel
Aug 15, 2023
What Could Happen If We Give Up Saving Journalism?
What Could Happen If We Give Up Saving Journalism?
Friendly reminder: we are all going to die.
Jennifer Brandel
Jun 8, 2023
Golden Insights: Lessons from Election SOS Newsrooms
Golden Insights: Lessons from Election SOS Newsrooms
Learn valuable lessons from newsrooms who skillfully engaged their communities in their midterms coverage.
Jennifer Brandel
Feb 20, 2023
Internal Culture Change: Champions of Curiosity Awards 2022
Internal Culture Change: Champions of Curiosity Awards 2022
In order for engagement to go from idea to project to practice, a lot of culture change is required. Learn about 2022's change agents!
Jennifer Brandel
Jan 27, 2023
Revenue & Collaborations: Champions of Curiosity Awards 2022
Revenue & Collaborations: Champions of Curiosity Awards 2022
Engagement journalism leads to many things, including revenue! Check out these inspiring winners of the Revenue & Collaboration awards.
Jennifer Brandel
Jan 26, 2023
Impact: Champions of Curiosity Awards 2022
Impact: Champions of Curiosity Awards 2022
Public-powered journalism can lead to important changes. Check out these 2022 Impact awards winners.
Jennifer Brandel
Jan 25, 2023
Editorial: Champions of Curiosity Awards 2022
Editorial: Champions of Curiosity Awards 2022
And now, the winners in the Editorial category for Hearken’s 2022 Champions of Curiosity!
Jennifer Brandel
Jan 24, 2023
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