Fighting Fake News One Book at a Time
Combating fake news isn’t a new issue — historically, we’ve been battling various versions of made-up information since the invention […]
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How To: Develop a Digital-First Strategy
I get most of my news from my iPhone. I still subscribe to print newspapers, but in a 24/7 news
Alliance Introduces #MediaBookClub
We here at the Alliance are big-time readers, and one of the most common questions between our staff members is
How To: Cover Cannabis and the Growing Marijuana Industry
I’ve discovered an odd thing about cannabis since moving to Washington, D.C.: it’s both legal and not. You can have
How To: Generate Story Ideas When You’re Drawing a Blank
Writers talk all the time about writer’s block, but no one really discusses the bigger issue: idea block. After more
How To: Create Better Branded Content
Do you know what I really hate? A disruptive ad. If you make me click through a timer screen or
Inside the World of Alt Weeklies
2017 was a difficult year for the alternative media market. In a six-month period, The Village Voice stopped printing and
Alliance Introduces "How To" Series for News Producers
A new year means new news, and new practices for delivering it. The News Media Alliance will be kicking off
It’s a Wonderful Life: Imagine a World Where Newspapers Never Existed
One of my favorite holiday movies has to be It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s one of those films that makes you reflect on what’s truly important, and you can learn something new from it every time you watch it. It’s no surprise that it is one of the most-anticipated holiday movies of the season.
Virtual Reality Storytelling Is the Wave of the Present
Storytelling was once a one-way street: from cave paintings to newsprint to television and podcasts, there was a creator and