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Citizen journalism

Jun 10, 2011

Arab Spring Invigorates Newspapers and Journalism in the Region

The Arab Spring uprisings of 2011 created unprecedented demand for independent journalism across the Middle East and North Africa, revitalizing both traditional media and new digital outlets.

Apr 15, 2011

Al Jazeera Takes Social Media to the Airwaves During the Arab Spring

How Al Jazeera pioneered social media integration during the 2011 Arab Spring.

Apr 13, 2011

Citizen Journalism: Al Jazeera's Key to Successful Reporting of Arab Uprisings

Al Jazeera's innovative use of citizen journalism during the Arab Spring set new standards for how major news organizations could incorporate user-generated content into professional reporting.

Apr 15, 2010

ChicagoNow Offers Hope for Hyperlocal News

The Chicago Tribune's ChicagoNow platform experiments with a hyperlocal blogging network that could offer a sustainable model for community-level news coverage.

Jan 15, 2010

Non-Profit News Publisher Helps Readers Navigate Local Coverage

A non-profit news publisher is experimenting with reader-focused tools to help audiences navigate the increasingly fragmented landscape of local journalism.

Jan 16, 2009

Twitter First Off the Mark: The Hudson River Miracle and Citizen Journalism

Janis Krums' Twitter photo of the Hudson River landing defined citizen journalism.

Jun 15, 2007

Blog-Driven Accountability: How Citizen Journalism Changed Newsrooms

By 2007, bloggers were catching errors in mainstream reporting at unprecedented pace.

Nov 15, 2006

BBC Will Pay for Citizen Journalism Content

The BBC announces plans to pay members of the public for news content, legitimising citizen journalism and raising questions about editorial standards and fair compensation.

Feb 12, 2005

CNN Executive Eason Jordan Resigns After Blog Firestorm

How a blog-driven firestorm led to the resignation of CNN's chief news executive.