Innovation in perspective
In Erica Smith's three years as online editor and director of digital strategy for The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, change has been intended to make things easier in the newsroom and on the website, www.pilotonline.com. From creating a single app to keep track of a story to cutting the number of steps a reader must take to get a digital subscription, Smith wants the digital product to be accessible to readers and comfortable for the newsroom staff.
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There's an app for calculating certain FMLA leave
Calculating FMLA leave can be challenging for employers, but now there is a free tool that makes the calculation simple – an app for tablets and smart phones.
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Innovative ideas could earn employees up to $25,000 in incentives
Employees at The Dallas Morning News have the potential to earn up to $25,000 in incentives by suggesting revenue-generating opportunities. Among the ideas implemented so far: e-books special sections and a series of sports poster collectibles.
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Comments via ReadrBoard and success at the Deseret News
In this week's Futures Lab update, the Reynolds Journalism Institute explores an online tool that organizes reader comments, and RJI looks at how the Deseret News is finding success with a two-pronged strategy.
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Multimedia story tools and lessons from a journalism fellowship
In this week's Futures Lab update, the Reynolds Journalism Institute looks at five online tools for creating multimedia stories, and shares lessons in innovative thinking from two former journalism fellows.
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Free infographics tools and innovation rain forests
In this week's Futures Lab update, the Reynolds Journalism Institute examines four free tools for creating online infographics, and shows how a lush environment packed with multiple species leads to more innovation.
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User-friendly video apps and WBEZ's Curious City
In this week's Futures Lab update, the Reynolds Journalism Institute shows some state-of-the-art features for tablet video apps, and explains what happens when audience members get to accompany reporters in search of answers.
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Online subscription models and automated journalism
In this week's Futures Lab update, the Reynolds Journalism Institute looks at online subscription models that are actually working, and explores the possibilities and limitations for computer-generated stories.
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Looking forward with a Yahoo executive, and another well-funded news startup
In this week's Futures Lab update, hear about trends shaping news in the future and learn about a startup aimed at providing news and information to "the change generation."
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Hyperlocal profitability, national ads and learning from startups
In this week's Futures Lab update, learn why small information websites may be the future of profitable news, how local news websites might attract more national ads, and what consumer brands can teach us about working with startups.
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Curating social media and adopting a startup mentality
In this week's Futures Lab update, the Reynolds Journalism Institute explores ways newsrooms can serve their communities by curating social media content, and offers some advice on how to think like a tech startup.
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