Nikki Usher
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All systems down » Nieman Journalism Lab
"This isn't new blood for the news industry but journalism dialysis — old blood pumped back into the system for a fresh start." → Read More
What to look for before writing a story about an academic study
Facebook is 15 years old. And there are certain things, if we believe the reams of headlines we see based on social science studies, that we now think we know about its effect on human behavior. It can cause people to commit hate crimes, one set of headlines suggests. Older Americans spread more fake news, […] → Read More
Three ways national media will further undermine trust » Nieman Journalism Lab
"It's not that journalists shouldn't engage in fact-checking, nor is it that journalists should avoid presenting facts as verifiable and trustworthy claims about the world — it's that they shouldn't be so obnoxious about it." → Read More
How Republicans trick Facebook and Twitter with claims of bias
As a political strategy, it dates back decades, but it's found new purchase online. → Read More
Yes, being downtown matters to newspapers
El Segundo, aka prime Silicon Beach, is indeed the new locat → Read More
Are fancy socks—and other swag—the future of news?
This subscription season’s New Yorker tote bag has been compared to a Birkin bag, which, if you are a woman of a certain age and cultural capital, is a very big deal. The bag’s cache offers an important lesson for the news industry—people still like news stuff, even if they aren’t exactly feasting on the […] → Read More
Typos are only a hint of what latest Times staff cuts might deliver
Walkouts at The New York Times Thursday made clear that the most at-risk newsroom role is copyediting. But these staff cuts are not just about eliminating typo-catchers, as the punny signs journalists held during the walkout suggested. In fact, the most important development is the reorganization and possible reduction in the number of editors responsible […] → Read More
Does anyone care about journalism research? (No, really)
FROM THE ARCHIVES | I want to address the disregard for academic research among journalists and offer a few counterpoints. → Read More
Does anyone care about journalism research? (No, really)
It’s become a tired and frustrating refrain from the Twitterati engaged in news innovation: Academic journalism research can’t be shown to have any kind of impact on the professional field, few jou… → Read More
Nikki Usher
Nikki Usher is an assistant professor at George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs. → Read More
Are DC bureaus worth saving?
For many, the decline in Washington reporting by local newspapers is another symptom of the crisis plaguing traditional media. Cuts to Washington bureaus have been met with alarm about the death watchdog journalism, raising concerns that journalists might... → Read More
The Washington Post celebrates its new building with DC elite and high-end catering
At the grand opening of The Washington Post’s glittering new K Street headquarters Thursday morning, a barista steamed milk while a jazz band played. Visitors were offered a choice of three high-end brands of bottled water, and the... → Read More
Are DC bureaus worth saving?
For many, the decline in Washington reporting by local newspapers is another symptom of the crisis plaguing traditional media. Cuts to Washington bureaus have been met with alarm about the death watchdog journalism, raising concerns that journalists might... → Read More
As City Room ends, Times must find new ways to innovate
The New York Times is saying goodbye to what was once one of its most ambitious projects for the digital age: City Room, the blog about all things New York City, and the home for quirky and often... → Read More
As City Room ends, Times must find new ways to innovate
The New York Times is saying goodbye to what was once one of its most ambitious projects for the digital age: City Room, the blog about all things New York City, and the home for quirky and often... → Read More
As City Room ends, Times must find new ways to innovate
The New York Times is saying goodbye to what was once one of its most ambitious projects for the digital age: City Room, the blog about all things New York City, and the home for quirky and often... → Read More
As City Room ends, Times must find new ways to innovate
The New York Times is saying goodbye to what was once one of its most ambitious projects for the digital age: City Room, the blog about all things New York City, and the home for quirky and often... → Read More
As City Room ends, Times must find new ways to innovate
The New York Times is saying goodbye to what was once one of its most ambitious projects for the digital age: City Room, the blog about all things New York City, and the home for quirky and often... → Read More
As City Room ends, Times must find new ways to innovate
The New York Times is saying goodbye to what was once one of its most ambitious projects for the digital age: City Room, the blog about all things New York City, and the home for quirky and often... → Read More
Does New Jersey have a 'media desert' problem?
Newark, NJ, is a city of about 300,000, the 67th most-populous city in the US. With its high murder rates (it ranked third in the nation in 2013) and nearly 30 percent of its population living below the... → Read More