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IJNet Blog

Posts from IJNet’s editors and writers.

Why journalists should still be using Newsmap

5/5/12
by Andy Shuai Liu

The fast-paced digital news cycle requires journalists to effectively filter through online information and find what they need. New tools crop up all the time, but few are useful enough to establish a faithful user base as Newsmap has.

Four things journalists should know about reporting trips to China

5/2/12
by Andy Shuai Liu

China-based, award-winning documentary photographer Ryan Pyle shares his experience working and traveling in China.

How social media tools provide a voice for global development

4/24/12
by Andy Shuai Liu

Social media are transforming the way communities globally communicate with one another. Local stories told through these platforms help drive global discussions on issues like sustainable development and climate change.

Five insights about covering the Arab Spring from a young Chinese journalist

4/11/12
by Andy Shuai Liu

A young reporter from China reflects on his reporting experience in Egypt.

Reporters: How to get what you need from PR people

4/6/12
by Andy Shuai Liu

Journalists and public relations people often entertain a love-hate relationship. IJNet interviewed PR exec Dottie Li on how journalists can work with PR to beat the competition and find out what they need to know.

Go offline to do great stories, former CNN journalist says

3/27/12
by Andy Shuai Liu

Social media have transformed the way news is gathered and consumed, but over-reliance on technology can get in the way of excellent journalism, says Rebecca MacKinnon, former CNN journalist, activist and co-founder of Global Voices Online.

Editor: Journalists must offer insight, not just facts

3/20/12
by Andy Shuai Liu

In a news world increasingly dominated by quick blog posts, Atul Singh, founder and editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, believes there is room for in-depth analysis.

Four lessons from Jeremy Lin coverage for reporting on minorities

3/4/12
by Andy Shuai Liu

The rush to cover basketball's rising star Jeremy Lin led to more than a few journalism fouls, including an ESPN editor who got fired over an ethnic slur. The Asian American Journalists Association offered these guidelines for covering ethnic minorities.

Former CNN journalist on how to leverage social media, mobile tech for international reporting

2/26/12
by Andy Shuai Liu

From the Arab Spring to Haiti’s reconstruction, international news coverage has relied increasingly on mobile-enhanced social media to raise awareness of global development issues. In an interview with IJNet, former CNN journalist Felipe Estefan reflects on his experiences in both professional and citizen journalism.

Five tips from the red carpet for entertainment reporting

2/20/12
by Andy Shuai Liu

Star-studded red carpet arrivals of high-profile entertainment events often see heated competition among journalists. Maggie Ma, a Los Angeles-based journalist, shares her five top tips for successful entertainment reporting.