The BIG 50: A list of quick hitter content ideas that your staff can use to drive traffic to your website
This year for the first time I have too many kids. Yep, you read that right. I have too many
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story ideas
How to get new story ideas, increase diversity in coverage with online activity
We often see the same story ideas each year in student media. As students cycle through our programs, greatest hits
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Developing a series can solve story slump
“But there’s nothing to write about!” Any good editor or adviser knows that simply isn’t the case. But if winter
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Keep an eye on it all: Using Hootsuite for student media
Good planning leads to good journalistic content. We know that. However, student media can be volatile, particularly because staff members
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Video explainers engage readers
If you’re a fan of Vox, AJ+, or NowThisNews, you might be familiar with the video explainer. It’s a style
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Mini-lessons for advisers when news cycles are slow: Brainstorming and planning
The student newsroom is quiet. Reporters working in groups have some down time. What should I have my students do
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