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IJNet Blog

Posts from IJNet’s editors and writers.

IJNet journalist of the month: Mnaku Mbani

4/8/11
by Dana Liebelson

Each month, IJNet features an international journalist who exemplifies the profession and has used the site to further his or her career. This month, meet Mnaku Mbani, a business journalist in Tanzania.

New global network links top editors

3/30/11
by Dana Liebelson

The Global Editors Network hopes to help editors and news executives embrace the digital revolution. IJNet interviewed CEO Bertrand Pecquerie about its goals and plans.

Budget cuts silence more BBC regional news services

3/28/11
by Dana Liebelson

Following budget cuts, the BBC silenced radio services in the Caribbean and in the Russian, Vietnamese and Mandarin languages.

Website exposes cut-and-paste journalism

3/24/11
by Dana Liebelson

A new website exposes stories that are published or broadcast as original news but are largely press releases. IJNet spoke to Martin Moore, one of the developers of churnalism.com, about the site.

Journalist responds to churnalism story

3/24/11
by Dana Liebelson

IJNet contacted a reporter from The Guardian about her story that appeared on churnalism.com, a website about cut-and-paste journalism.

Media veteran says paywall future shaky

3/21/11
by Dana Liebelson

Readers may be grumbling about The New York Times' decision to implement digital subscriptions, but media professionals have their own concerns. IJNet spoke with Joel Hollander, chairman and chief executive officer of CBS Radio from 2005 to 2007, about the new paywall system.

Arab media in U.S. react to Islamic terrorism hearings

3/15/11
by Dana Liebelson

A group of Arab journalists based in America expressed concern that Islamic terrorism hearings in the U.S. Congress will foster hate against Muslims.

5 ways to find sources online

3/9/11
by Dana Liebelson

Journalists used to have to put on their boots to find sources. Now they can gather interviews and sources by sending e-mails. These five websites offer journalists easy and free access to sources, experts and even story ideas.

IJNet journalist of the month: Ana Puod

3/4/11
by Dana Liebelson

This month’s journalist, Ana Puod, works for one of the Philippines’ top broadcasting networks, ABC Broadcasting Corporation (TV5). She is involved in both the news and current affairs departments.

Citizen blogger spots error, gets UN to make correction

3/4/11
by Dana Liebelson

A sharp-eyed blogger spotted an error in an official United Nations press release-and got the organization to correct it. Blogger Evan Levine spoke to IJNet about his work and the importance of citizen journalism.

Digital media revolutionizes journalism in the Middle East

3/1/11
by Dana Liebelson

Alongside the popular uprisings in Egypt, Tunisia and elsewhere in Northern Africa and the Middle East, another revolution took place-in digital media. Citizens and reporters are using these tools as events unfold, transforming traditional journalism.

Photojournalism project documents China’s global reach

2/28/11
by Dana Liebelson

An international team of journalists and photographers traveled the globe last year documenting China’s vast global influence—and its consequences.

Filmmakers use social media to create documentary of Egypt protests

2/23/11
by Dana Liebelson

A pair of documentary filmmakers are creating a crowdsourced documentary of recent protests in Egypt using material found on social media.

Google enters publishing war with Apple over subscription models

2/18/11
by Dana Liebelson

Tech giant Google is taking on Apple's controversial subscription model with a competing model that is cheaper for publishers.

Washington Post launches online correction form

2/14/11
by Dana Liebelson

Readers of The Washington Post can now correct a story, provide feedback and suggest future coverage—all with the click of a mouse.

Report shows press freedom under attack [Southeast Asia]

2/8/11
by Dana Liebelson

The annual report, published by the Southeast Asian Press Alliance, focuses on press freedom situations in ten countries.

IJNet journalist of the month: Daylue Goah

2/7/11
by Dana Liebelson

Each month, IJNet will feature an international journalist who exemplifies the profession and has used the site to further his or her career. This month’s journalist, Daylue Goah is a layout editor and columnist for Liberian newspaper, The Daily Observer, and also manages a travel website about Liberia.

Startup launches crowdfunding model for photojournalists

1/25/11
by Dana Liebelson

A startup called Emphas.is, which plans to launch in early 2011, features a crowdfunding platform for photojournalists.

Interactive map of European media landscape available

1/20/11
by Dana Liebelson

The "Media Landscapes" series covers 38 European countries and six European neighboring states. It reflects ongoing changes in both traditional and new media.

Report: High number of journalists targeted by kidnappers in 2010

1/11/11
by Dana Liebelson

Journalism is a dangerous profession in many parts of the world, concludes a 2010 report by Reporters Without Borders. In the past year, 51 journalists were kidnapped or used as bargaining chips.