Practicing journalism in the Galapagos, where “hyper-local” meets “hyper-sensitive”

Gina Andrade at Radio Encantada, which broadcasts from Galapagos Islands.

Gina Andrade at Radio Encantada, which broadcasts from Galapagos Islands. (Photo courtesy of Judy Muller)

When most people think of Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, they think of exotic species, from giant tortoises to blue-footed boobies. There are more than a hundred volcanic islands in this archipelago, a living laboratory for scientists and a “bucket list” destination for tourists from all over the world. [Continue reading...]

The New Storytellers: For-profit news startups look to harness latest tech, starting with mobile

A screenshot from the intro to a NowThis News mobile video report.

In the second of a two-part series looking at new journalism startups, special-to-OJR Bryan Koenig examines for-profit news outlets, with a particular focus on the mobile video service NowThis News.

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The New Storytellers: With journalism startups springing forth, new business models are being tested

John Mooney, left, from NJ Spotlight, and Hans Dekker, Community Foundation of New Jersey, discuss with attendees during the Knight Foundation Media Learning Seminar 2013 at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Miami. (Photo by Patrick Farrell/Knight Foundation/Flickr Creative Commons License)

In the first of a two-part series looking at new journalism startups, special-to-OJR Bryan Koenig takes a look at the nonprofit, hybrid and cooperative business models driving them.

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