I think GlobalPost is doing some really good work so far.
The best innovation from that article is the idea of having a patron program which allows the patrons to help guide the newsroom. I'm not sure how this will work in a global operation, but I could imagine that this could be very useful in a regional or local new outlet. You could have the patrons tip off the news staff about issues they *really* care about in the neighborhood.
I'm not sure how this would play out, but I think it's an idea that more outlets should investigate.
I think GlobalPost is doing some really good work so far.
The best innovation from that article is the idea of having a patron program which allows the patrons to help guide the newsroom. I'm not sure how this will work in a global operation, but I could imagine that this could be very useful in a regional or local new outlet. You could have the patrons tip off the news staff about issues they *really* care about in the neighborhood.
I'm not sure how this would play out, but I think it's an idea that more outlets should investigate.