In journalism, there are always stories to report on, topics to investigate and news to be chased, but ultimately, it's about making the right decision and covering the stories that will benefit or impact the community.
So what if journalists tapped into their audience as a newsgathering source by crowdsourcing stories and allowing people to be a part of the reporting process from the start?
Madalina Ciobanu talks to:
- Jennifer Brandel, founder, WBEZ Chicago Curious City and Hearken
- Matt Danzico, video journalist, BBC Pop Up
- Rob Edwards, founder, The Ferret
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