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What journalists can do to increase transparency in algorithmic systems
AI and opaque algorithms increasingly drive life-altering outcomes, shaping everything from online content to government decisions. As their influence expands, how can journalists push for greater accountability?
Engaging the public with creative investigative formats
Investigative journalism is thriving, but as freelance reporter Jose Miguel Calatayud highlighted at the iMEdD International Journalism Forum 2024, it often seems that the primary audience for these stories is other journalists.
“Through food, you can see where the power lies”: Lessons from investigating the food industry
Isaac Pollock, a University of Pennsylvania student, and iMEdD’s International Journalism Forum Pop-Up Newsroom reporter, highlights key insights from a panel of female investigative journalists, specializing in food-related investigations.
How newsrooms can attract donors: Key insights from philanthropy experts
At the iMEdD International Journalism Forum 2024 in Athens, experts from leading philanthropic and journalism organizations gathered to discuss how newsrooms can build lasting donor relationships and secure funding.
Press Freedom in Europe: Challenges, interventions, and perspectives
Why are European journalists increasingly concerned about press freedom? What challenges do they face?
“We’ve only just started”: A discussion with investigative reporter Paul Radu
iMEdD interviews Paul Radu, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (ΟCCRP), on exposing cross-border organized crime with big data, money laundering and the need to share investigative tools with the public, while still upholding the core values of journalism.
News Avoidance: Ideas for reconnecting the public with journalism
Can public trust in the media be restored? What kinds of content make investigative journalism more accessible? Can broader representation of social groups help reverse news avoidance?
Bridging the gap: Engaging audiences in investigative food journalism
Food and cooking videos dominate social media, with 43% of Instagram users ranking food and drink as their top interest. However, much of this content focuses on entertainment rather than addressing critical issues in our food systems.
How journalists can build trust and engage underserved communities: Insights from Nicole Lewis
In a time when democracy is threatened, people are losing trust in the media. How can journalists build communities in their investigations and why is it important?
Pop-up newsroom: Young journalists in action at #iMEdDIJF24
At #iMEdDIJF24, 21 journalism students from 12 universities across four continents teamed up in a pop-up newsroom, creating impactful content with guidance from iMEdD’s content team.
