How Gannett sites embraced a whole-community approach to public safety
Citation
Feeley, M., Horn, B., Harvin, A., & Kilian, M. (2022, May 4). How Gannett sites embraced a whole-community approach to public safety. Better News.
This interview explores Gannett leadership's decision to change how their network of newspapers covers crime and public safety. Several editors talk about the reasons why they are making these changes, including repairing relationships with their communities, and the steps they are taking in their newsrooms, including focusing on trends over anecdotes and building relationships with new sources.
Topics: Crime vs. Harm Sensationalism and Anecdotes Source Perspectives
Themes: Sourcing Story Selection
Skill: Diversifying Sources