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The Facebook Journalism Project
About the Facebook Journalism Project, In order to support high-quality journalism, the Facebook Journalism Project works to create strong ties with the news industry by building community through news by training journalists and publishers around the world, and by working with partners to support quality news.
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Google News Initiative
The Google News Initiative is Google’s effort to help journalism thrive in the digital age through evolving business models to drive sustainable growth, elevating quality journalism and empowering news organizations with new technology.
NPR
NPR is an independent, nonprofit media organization that was founded on a mission to create a more informed public. Every day, NPR connects with millions of Americans on the air, online, and in person to explore the news, ideas, and what it means to be human. Through its network of member stations, NPR makes local […]
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NBCUniversal
At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do […]
United
United’s shared purpose is “Connecting People. Uniting the World.” We are more focused than ever on our commitment to customers through a series of innovations and improvements designed to help build a great experience: Every customer. Every flight. Every day. Together, United Airlines operate approximately 4,900 flights a day to 356 airports. In 2018, United […]
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Chartbeat
Chartbeat, the editorial analytics platform for publishers, empowers media companies to build loyal audiences in real time and historically. Partnering with thousands of customers across 67 countries, Chartbeat’s dashboards, optimization tools, robust reporting, and APIs help the world’s leading media organizations understand, measure, and build business value from the attention earned by their content.
Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute works with the news industry, professors, students and others to make sure journalism has a long and bright future. It regularly hosts events featuring speakers from around the world who offer industry insights and information. RJI is part of the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri.
Microsoft News
Microsoft News is a publishing platform that delivers high-quality news from the world’s most popular and trusted publishers, across a variety of web and mobile experiences for Microsoft, including MSN, Microsoft Edge, Windows, Xbox and Outlook, as well as a growing number of syndication partners.
Storyful
Founded by Irish journalists as the first social media newswire, Storyful was created out of the need to break the news faster and utilize social content to add context to reporting.
TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.
The Wall Street Journal
Founded in 1889 as a publication focusing on business news and financial information, The Wall Street Journal (wsj.com) also covers U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, health and more. Published by Dow Jones, the Journal has won 38 Pulitzer Prizes, including national reporting, international reporting, explanatory reporting, commentary and public service.
Twitter is what’s happening in the world and what people are talking about right now. Twitter has never been more relevant and vital for the News industry. From breaking news and entertainment to sports, politics, and everyday interests, see every side of the story. Twitter keeps the world informed by serving the public conversation.
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
What if local newsrooms could use social, behavior and cognitive science to connect with their communities and build trust? The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, with the News Integrity Initiative, has spent the last year diving into this research to understand how trust is built and how people process information to help […]
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Women’s Media Center
The Women’s Media Center is an inclusive, feminist organization that works to ensure diverse women’s voices and views are heard. We research media, publish special reports including “The Status of Women in U.S. Media” and “#MeToo: The Women’s Media Center Report”; promote women experts through WMC SheSource and raise awareness about online harassment with the […]
WordPress.com VIP
WordPress.com VIP is a complete solution for digital publishing. We think a little differently from other content management system providers. Our mission is to free you to publish. Expert advice and support. Best-in-class speed. A complete ecosystem of partners, developers, and integrations. Managed services and a platform that gets the maintenance, scaling, and security out […]
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Alley
Alley is a team of strategists, researchers, designers, and developers who craft digital experiences for publishers. We provide industry-leading software development, UX, visual design, data visualization, and accessibility consultation. We empower success in an ever-changing landscape of new technologies. Our clients are major influencers of opinion, including People, The New York Post. Let’s do launch.
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products brings the magic of Disney into the daily lives of families and fans around the world, creating magical memories that last a lifetime.
First Draft
A non-profit founded in 2015, First Draft designs and leads global ‘CrossCheck’ collaborative projects that promote verification and accurate responsible reporting. First Draft’s immersive approach to support and guidance includes original research, interactive resources and live information crisis simulation training.
Gannett Foundation
Since 1991, the Gannett Foundation, a corporate foundation sponsored by Gannett, has supported communities through grant making and volunteer initiatives of more than $200 million. Today, the Foundation has three areas of focus; community, industry and employees. The Foundation supports industry with a focus on professional development and the expansion of diversity in the field […]
McClatchy
McClatchy operates 30 media companies in 14 states, providing each of its communities with strong independent local journalism in the public interest and advertising services in a wide array of digital and print formats. McClatchy publishes the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Sacramento Bee, The Charlotte Observer, The (Raleigh) News & Observer, and […]
Social News Desk
Social News Desk is the must-have social media tool for modern newsrooms. Sharpen your strategy with publishing workflows and analytics built for news orgs. Leverage your brand influence to price and deliver content-based social ads for clients in SND’s new Campaigns Manager. Track internal social ads with simple rollup reporting. Connect with your audience using […]
Tegna Foundation
The TEGNA Foundation is a corporate foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. Through its Community Grant Program, TEGNA Foundation serves the greater good of our communities by supporting nonprofit activities where TEGNA does business. Through its other programs, the Foundation invests in the future of the media industry, encourages employee giving, and contributes to a variety […]
The Times Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
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Bing
Bing is Microsoft’s intelligent search engine that powers news and search experiences across platforms, devices and technologies. Come to Bacchus Room (Floor 8) Thursday and Friday to learn more about Bing features that can help bring your content to more people.
Chorus by Vox Media
Chorus by Vox Media is the only all-in-one publishing, audience, and revenue platform built for modern media companies operating at scale.
Hearst Television
Hearst Television owns and operates 34 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, […]
John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford
The John S. Knight Journalism (JSK) Fellowships at Stanford University supports diverse, resilient leaders with collaborative mindsets who are exploring solutions to journalism’s biggest problems in a time of tremendous change. For more, visit jsk.stanford.edu.
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Muck Rack
Muck Rack is a public relations software dedicated to helping journalists and PR pros do their jobs more effectively. As a solution of choice for journalists, Muck Rack offers free, automatically updated portfolios to showcase their work and to provide information about what stories they’re looking for, their personal interests and how they prefer to […]
Parse.ly
The most successful companies in the digital world are the ones with the best content, and we help them get there. At Parse.ly, we built the world’s most innovative content analytics system, which drove the growth of the web’s biggest sites with an audience-first strategy. Parse.ly’s products empower companies to use content to grow and […]
Piano
Piano offers a high-performance cloud-based platform and strategic services that empower companies to create customized digital experiences and commercial relationships for their users. Leading businesses, including Hearst, Business Insider, Ringier Axel Springer, Prometheus, The Associated Press and over 150 other organizations, use Piano to power their subscription, registration, analytics, entitlement and personalization efforts.
ProPublica
ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force.
Reach powered by EdNC.org
Reach was built with people at the core. Powered by EdNC.org, the initiative includes tech tools to connect us to people and people to us. These tools allow us to discuss issues with people in real time so we can better understand communities across our state by listening deeply.
Reuters
Reuters (the news and media division of Thomson Reuters) is the largest global, real-time news and information provider. We offer flexible products and services that give you the freedom to experiment with the way you work – meaning you can quickly meet the changing demands of your audience, whilst building continued business success.
SmartNews
SmartNews is a leading news-discovery app, with a global audience of over 15 million readers. Our machine learning algorithm evaluates over 10 million articles every day to help readers discover news that matters. With our highly engaged user base and publisher insights dashboard, SmartNews helps our media partners connect with new, diverse audiences.
Taboola
Taboola enables over 1.4B people to discover what’s interesting and new at moments they’re most ready to explore. Powered by AI and a large dataset, Taboola’s discovery platform creates new monetization, audience and engagement opportunities for digital properties, including publishers, mobile carriers and beyond. Advertisers use Taboola to reach their audience when they’re most receptive […]
Trisolute News Dashboard
Is your newsroom ready to take control of your visibility in Google’s search engine result pages and Google News? Use the Trisolute News Dashboard’s near-real time data to discover if your articles are ranking for today’s news, and which keywords have the best potential for optimization. Includes mobile (with AMP) and video. Navigate the search […]
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USA TODAY NETWORK
The USA TODAY NETWORK is the largest local to national media network in the country. It is powered by an integrated and award-winning news organization with deep roots in 108 local communities, plus USA TODAY, more than 3,000 journalists and a combined reach of more than 100 million people monthly. For more information, visit www.gannett.com.
Viafoura
Servicing over 600 top media, broadcast and entertainment brands worldwide, and powering more than 1.5 billion interactions across 350 million active users, Viafoura helps companies build, manage and monetize their content, community and data in real time. Our community-building solution includes user registration and profile management, content curation tools, personalized notifications, alerts, automated content moderation, […]
Yahoo! News
Yahoo News offers a broad spectrum of publishers featuring diverse viewpoints. We bring together premium partners with our own experienced team of journalists to create a destination for news you can trust. Our new XR partner program expands that footprint to immersive journalism, positioning Yahoo News to become the premiere destination for innovative digital storytelling.
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ABC News
In a politically charged and divided America, people are seeking an honest and reliable source for straightforward, fact-driven reporting. They want journalists who go where the facts take them. Reports with the power to change lives; stories that inform, uplift and inspire. That’s why more Americans choose ABC News, making us America’s number one news […]
Arizona State University – Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
You chose journalism to make a difference. Advance your mission and career at the Cronkite School at Arizona State University. You’ll find the nation’s first master’s degree in investigative journalism, an online master’s degree and graduate certificate in digital audience strategy, and graduate fellowships focused on health disparities. Talk with us to learn more.
Ballotpedia
Ballotpedia is the online encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Its goal is to preserve and expand knowledge about politics by providing objective information about local, state, and federal politics and policies. It includes over 290,000 professionally authored encyclopedic articles that have garnered over 1 billion page views.
Bloomberg Industry Group
Bloomberg Industry Group empowers professionals in government, law, tax & accounting, and environment with expertise, industry knowledge, content, and technology enabling them to take decisive action and make the most of every opportunity. For more information, visit bloombergindustry.com.
Business Wire
Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global leader in news release distribution and regulatory disclosure. Founded in 1961, Business Wire is a trusted source for news organizations, journalists, investment professionals, and regulatory authorities, delivering news and multimedia directly into editorial systems and leading online news sources via its multi-patented NX Network. Visit us […]
Chromatic
Chromatic is a digital agency with over a decade of experience designing and developing websites for recognized brands and organizations like Maui Jim, Meredith Publishing, American Hospital Association, and others. Our areas of expertise range from strategy and design, to front and back end development, to automation and DevOps, and beyond.
CNN Newsource
Since 1987, CNN Newsource has been the most widely distributed news services in the business. With trusted content from CNN’s worldwide newsgathering and more than 1,100 local news and strategic partners to compelling text, video and images from a single source, CNN Newsource Digital is the end-to-end solution for all your digital news publishing needs. […]
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York prepares students from a broad range of economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds to produce high-quality journalism at a time of rapid change. We are rooted in the core skills and ethics of journalism: strong reporting and writing, critical thinking, fairness, and […]
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Esri
Esri applies The Science of Where to unlock data’s full potential in every organization. We continue to pioneer real-world problem solving using geographic information systems (GIS). Using this powerful platform to reveal deeper insights in their data, Esri users are creating the maps that run the world.
Freedom Forum Institute
The Freedom Forum Institute, headquartered in Washington, D.C., explains, promotes and defends the five freedoms of the First Amendment. The institute includes the First Amendment Center, the Religious Freedom Center, NewseumED, which focuses on media literacy and the First Amendment as a springboard for civic engagement, and special initiatives such as the Power Shift Project, […]
Insider, Inc.
Insider Inc. is the global digital media organization behind Business Insider, INSIDER, and an ever-growing family of brands. Insider Inc. tells stories that command attention and inspire action. Insider Inc. equips a curious and action-oriented audience of more than 350 million with the information and inspiration they need to keep the world, and their lives, […]
Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas
The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at the University of Texas at Austin provides high-level training and resources to journalists from around the world. We do this through our pioneering online learning program, our trilingual news blog, and our annual International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ).
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LiftIgniter
LiftIgniter powers ML-based article recommendations for Online Media, for example the “You might like” section. Customers like the TelegraphUK and Toronto Star use LiftIgniter recommendations to drive more signups/subscriptions and to drive recirculation. Because LiftIgniter is easy-to-deploy, and leverages first-party online behavior, you can be showing the right articles to the right user at the […]
Megaphone TV
MEGAPHONE TV is the industry’s leading Viewer Engagement Platform. Megaphone TV partners with news organizations, broadcasters, and streamers around the world to create interactive storytelling moments and transactional ad campaigns through live polling, trivia and social integration. Megaphone TV’s broadcast partners include ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNN International, MTV, Rogers Sportsnet and TEGNA.
Pelcro
Pelcro is a dynamic subscription platform that provides publishers with the tools and insight necessary to drive digital and print subscriptions, memberships, and donations effectively. We work with notable clients around the world like Newsweek, Times Review Media Group, The Hockey News and more. Some of which have experienced upwards of a 750% increase in […]
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.
Pugpig
Pugpig is the publishing platform behind the biggest names in media from The Economist, News Corporation and Hearst to The New Yorker, Foreign Affairs, The Independent and Tortoise Media. Our fully hosted platform provides you with everything you need to launch and run publishing websites and mobile apps with no effort at all. We do […]
Quintype
Publishers face major challenges on three fronts: Content, Audience Engagement and Monetization. These challenges are compounded by the fact that content creators struggle to keep up with changes in technology landscape. Quintype abstracts all the technology changes in a simple, easy to use interface for content publishers, so that they focus on creating great content […]
Reddit is home to thousands of communities, endless conversation, and authentic human connection. Whether you’re into breaking news, sports, TV fan theories, or a never-ending stream of the internet’s cutest animals, there’s a community on Reddit for you.
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s 70+ news operations in various markets nationwide find ways to tell stories on multiple platforms that others do not have. Coverage that is distinctive. Stories that sail in a different direction from the “Sea of Sameness.” From apps to social media to digital media and on-air! With unique coverage on stories from […]
SocialFlow
SocialFlow is a social distribution & monetization platform that is purpose-built for media companies. Our technology enables the world’s most successful publishers to easily distribute engaging social content while providing monetization opportunities within social platforms. When you see a news item in your social feed, the odds are good that it came through SocialFlow. Learn […]
Sony Electronics, Inc.
For more than 40 years Sony has created numerous products and technologies that have helped make consumers’ lives easier, more enjoyable and more productive. At the same time, the company has earned a solid reputation for quality, reliability, innovation and stylish design. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Sony is a leading provider of electronics, digital […]
Spectee Inc.
Spectee Inc., the official partner of Associated Press and Reuters, is a Tokyo-based AI developer that specializes in curating and fact-checking trending social media videos for news organizations. With its patented AI technology and human moderator team, Spectee licenses newsworthy UGC to help clients rise above the noise. From breaking news and weather headlines, to […]
Tribune Publishing
Tribune Publishing Company (TPCO) is a media company rooted in award-winning journalism. Headquartered in Chicago, Tribune Publishing Company operates local media businesses in eight markets with titles including the Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News, The Baltimore Sun, Orlando Sentinel, South Florida’s Sun-Sentinel, Virginia’s Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot, The Morning Call of Lehigh Valley, […]
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism prepares students to inquire, innovate and lead at the global crossroads of media, technology and culture. The school’s academic rigor, experiential learning opportunities, unparalleled network and state-of-the-art facilities allow students to develop intellectual, professional and ethical depth as they engage with expert faculty.
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Vimeo
Vimeo empowers video creators of all kinds to tell exceptional stories and connect with their audiences and communities. Home to more than 90 million members in over 150 countries, Vimeo is the world’s largest ad-free open video platform. The company provides professional software, tools and technology for creators to host, distribute and monetize their videos […]
ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, ZipRecruiter actively connects millions of businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as partnerships with the best job boards on the web. Founded in 2010, Santa Monica-based ZipRecruiter has over 1,000 employees in two states and […]
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Dataminr
Dataminr for News separates the news from the noise — now serving journalists in more than 630+ newsrooms. Dataminr’s advanced AI platform detects early signals within all public Tweets, delivering real-time alerts on relevant, breaking information to provide a valuable head start on covering stories that matter most to every audience: www.dataminr.com/news.
International Women’s Media Foundation
The IWMF works to unleash the power of female journalists to transform the global news media. We are the only organization that provides safety training, byline opportunities, and emergency support tailored specifically to female journalists and photographers around the world.
Knight Science Journalism Fellowship @ MIT
The Knight Science Journalism Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (KSJ@MIT) nurtures and enhances the skills of a select breed of journalist: those who toil at the complex intersection of science and public life. Our nine-month fellowship program provides two semesters of study, intellectual growth, and exploration at MIT, Harvard, and other Boston-area institutions.
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Lantigua Williams & Co. / 70 Million
Lantigua Williams & Co. is a digital media studio whose mission is to support the work of creators from the margins and originate content that centers them as storytellers and subjects. They produce three original podcasts: the award-winning 70 Million, Latina to Latina, and Feeling My Flo, and also produce Key Conversations with Phi Beta […]
MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Journalism & Media program works to strengthen American democracy by informing, engaging, and activating Americans through deep investments in independent journalism and media.
Solutions Journalism Network
The Solutions Journalism Network is dedicated to rebalancing the news, so that as much rigor is applied to reporting on evidence-based responses to problems as to reporting the problems themselves. In this way, solutions journalism seeks to help communities understand problems and challenges, and show potential ways to respond.
The Carter Center
The Carter Center is a nongovernmental organization that helps to improve lives by resolving conflicts, advancing democracy, preventing diseases and improving mental health care. It was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Follow Mental Health Journalism Fellows’ work @CarterFellows.