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ISOJ2022 | August 25, 2021
Knight Center announces dates for the 23rd ISOJ in-person and online in April 2022
We are thrilled to announce the dates for the 23rd International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ), and we hope you’ll mark your calendars! ISOJ 2022 will take place from April 1 – 2, 2022, in person at the University of Texas at Austin and with the same innovative and interactive streaming online that made the … Read More
Research | July 14, 2021
Call for papers for 2022 #ISOJ Journal now open with special edition on AI and the news
Researchers are invited to submit extended abstracts for the 2022 edition of the #ISOJ Journal, the peer-reviewed official research publication of the International Symposium on Online Journalism. It will be a special issue of the #ISOJ Journal, focusing on implications associated with artificial intelligence and its growing interconnection with news and journalism. Similar to previous … Read More
Featured | May 20, 2021
ISOJ wraps up second virtual-only conference with more than 7,300 registrants from 154 countries
More than 7,300 people from 154 countries and territories registered for the 22nd annual International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) as the global journalism conference went completely online for the second year in a row. This year’s ISOJ brought together journalists, academics and media executives from around the world for five days of discussion on … Read More
Coloquio | May 20, 2021
Ibero-American Colloquium on Digital Journalism attracts nearly 1,500 people from Latin America, Spain and Portugal
For the first time, the 14th Ibero-American Colloquium on Digital Journalism, typically held in Spanish, was also heard in Portuguese. Thousands of viewers in Latin America, Spain and Portugal tuned in for the annual event. On May 1, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas hosted the event, which is traditionally held the day … Read More
Business Models | May 3, 2021
Baron on Bezos ownership of the Washington Post: ‘I don’t think that we would have been a success without his involvement’
The recent accomplishments of The Washington Post are unlikely to be repeated elsewhere in the United States or worldwide, according to former executive editor Marty Baron, one of the most prominent American journalists. That’s because the paper holds a unique position after being purchased in 2013 by multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s CEO and founder, who … Read More
Editorial Journalism | May 1, 2021
Opinion journalists show how publications and platforms can work to distinguish news from opinion
As social media blurs the lines between fact and opinion, informed take and angry rant, journalists, publishers and platforms need to take a more active role in distinguishing between news and opinion –both for the clarity of the reader and the quality of the journalism, according to panelists at the 2021 International Symposium on Online Journalism … Read More
Diversity and Equity | May 1, 2021
How Black and Brown-owned media companies are working to change the diversity landscape in newsrooms
The reach of mainstream media is not in question, however, the trust, intimacy and relevancy of mainstream media with communities of color is very much in question, according to Mitra S. Kalita. It’s an unfortunate reality that American mainstream media has lost trust among Black and Brown communities. This is due to a variety of … Read More
ISOJ 2021 | May 1, 2021
Diving deep into journalism engagement with peer-reviewed research for the ISOJ Journal
The International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) welcomed scholars from around the world to share their research focused on media engagement and the evolution of Latinx media. The research papers for the panelists who presented on April 30 during the virtual conference were selected during a peer-review process and are available as part of the … Read More
Editorial Journalism | April 29, 2021
Traditional opinion sections are evolving and adapting to the digital media ecosystem
Traditional opinion sections of newspapers have evolved to adapt to the digital media ecosystem, while new forms of opinion journalism emerge. It’s not the old op-ed page anymore: there are platforms, collaborations, networks and media outlets allowing opinion journalists to express their work in less traditional ways. From newspaper editors to independent journalists, four distinguished … Read More
ISOJ 2021 | April 29, 2021
Invaluable relationships for the success of local news: Networking and collaboration are key
In a year where local news was even more important, collaboration and networking has become essential. Supporting local news networks through partnerships has shown to be highly successful for the panelists representing various organizations and local news networks at the 2021 International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ). The Knight Foundation believes in the power of … Read More