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7 Ways Newsrooms Can Boost Citizen Reporting

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 25, 2014, 1:28 pm EDT

In my previous post, I argued that established, traditional newsrooms tend to be most comfortable accepting citizen reporting or user-generated content during a large-scale, widespread emergency event. In these circumstances, newsrooms often accept photo and video submissions from the public, or even seek them out on Instagram, Vine or Twitter. Professional journalists or editors may curate tweets or blog posts to summarize the experience of citizens. They may also make a public request for input from those affected, or to clarify incoming information.

How to Organize a Successful Hackathon

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 25, 2014, 1:28 pm EDT

As Simon Sinek says in "Start with Why," great leaders inspire action because what motivates them is the meaning of a situation, not what to do or how to do it. Sinek's TED Talk is a must-see.

For E-Cigarettes, the Regulatory Battle Now Begins

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 25, 2014, 12:20 pm EDT

Proposed rules postponed tricky issues like whether flavors should be banned or television advertising limited.

DealBook: Justice Dept. Seeks Mortgage Deal With Bank of America

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 25, 2014, 12:20 pm EDT

The Justice Department made Bank of America an opening settlement offer of roughly $20 billion several weeks ago, according to people briefed on the matter.

Advertising: A Supplement Retailer Pumps Up Consumers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 25, 2014, 12:20 pm EDT

A new advertising campaign by GNC called “Beat average” plays to the unwillingness of many people to identify as below the median.

DealBook: Bare Knuckles at Sotheby’s Auction House

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 25, 2014, 12:20 pm EDT

Daniel S. Loeb, the biggest shareholder of Sotheby’s, has nominated himself and two others to the board of the auction house, which holds its annual meeting on May 6.

DealBook: New Evidence May Reopen Broker Fraud Case

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 25, 2014, 12:20 pm EDT

A Long Island couple is seeking an appeal in an arbitration hearing involving their stockbroker and his employer, Oppenheimer & Company, because critical evidence was not submitted in the case.

In Florida Tomato Fields, a Penny Buys Progress

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 25, 2014, 12:20 pm EDT

A group of dedicated farmworkers enlisted companies like McDonald’s, Walmart and Yum Brands to press tomato growers for better conditions.

Lobbying Efforts Intensify After F.C.C. Tries 3rd Time on Net Neutrality

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 25, 2014, 12:20 pm EDT

The sparring will be closely watched by every company that depends, even peripherally, on the Internet — which is to say, just about every company.

Trailing Canada, U.S. Starts a Push for Safer Oil Shipping

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 25, 2014, 12:20 pm EDT

Canada has passed new rules for transporting oil by rail and the United States is expected to follow later this year.

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