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This is where I save links on digital journalism and digital audience. It's basically for me, not you, but you can still follow if you feel so inclined.

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(via The Minneapolis Star Tribune experimented with calendar invites to remind readers of important dates related to the midterm elections - The Lenfest Institute for Journalism)

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Spirited Media is selling off its local sites and pivoting to consulting

"You’re going to have micro-community sites with 72 lost-dog stories a day and [you'll have] investigative reporting — but most of the things between those are going to struggle if we can’t figure out the model."

(Newer news sites, especially nonprofits, tend to grossly underinvest in the business side of the journalism operation, research and hard-won experience have both found.)

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(via Introducing the Audience Explorer dashboard for small publishers)

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In a new development connecting several big audio trends, Pandora has launched a Voice Mode that lets listeners control its mobile app with spoken commands. Voice Mode is powered by SoundHound&#821…

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Tool for journalists: INJECT, for finding unexpected new angles for your stories

Use this browser extension to boost your creativity and see your topic in a brand new light

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(via What The Guardian has learned trying to build a more intelligent story format — one that knows what you know » Nieman Journalism Lab)

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(via With in-article chat bots, BBC is experimenting with new ways to introduce readers to complex topics » Nieman Journalism Lab)

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How Snapchat Has Kept Itself Free of Fake News

Being less friendly to advertisers also insulates the service from viral hoaxes and propaganda.

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Fusion Media: If You Make a Good Ad, We’ll Give You Bonus Ad Space

Publishers often complain about the quality of the ads on their sites. Now Fusion Media Group, owner of Gizmodo and The Onion, is giving advertisers an incentive to step up their game.

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Here’s why fighting fake news is harder on WhatsApp than on Facebook

Editor's note: This article has been updated with information from Boatos.org, a Brazilian fact-check

election in Germany

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With a tool called Amplify, the Reveal podcast is tapping into listeners' desire to dig deeper into stories

Reveal listeners can text keywords during an episode of the podcast to receive additional materials and information

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PolitiFact raised $105,000 in 20 days through its newly launched membership program

The Committee to Protect Journalists saw a spike in donations after Meryl Streep’s Golden Globe hat-tip; The New York Times and Vanity Fair, both objects of unflattering presidential tweets, …

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Pinterest uses AI and your camera to recommend pins

Now you can search for pins with photos, not words.

Well, this is finally something cool for Pinterest. There definitely could be news applications for this. Wonder what their userbase looks like these days...

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Why branded podcasting could more than double in 2017 - Digiday

After breakout successes like "The Message," advertisers are taking branded podcasts a lot more seriously.

This is a thing that is happening now.

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If all goes according to plan, much of this material will soon be the stuff of limited-edition prints, made-to-order T-shirts, coffee mugs, tote bags, pillows and such. Further, the company will invite the demi-celebrities known as influencers to explore the archive — videographers in tow — to discuss their favorite pieces and grab the interest of their social-media audiences.

For Sale: Condé Nast Treasures - The New York Times

Smart.