What is link journalism?
Link journalism is linking to reporting or sources on the web to enhance, complement, or add more context to original reporting. Link journalism can also be a topical news aggregation, with links to interesting and important stories from any source on the web.
Read more about link journalism:
- Mainstream News Outlets Start Linking to Other Sites - New York Times
- Publishing 2.0 posts about link journalism
Here are some examples of link journalism:
- "Links to What We're Reading" on NYTimes.com Ideas Blog
- "Breaking on the Web" on Pro Publica
- "Political Browser" on washingtonpost.com
Here are some examples powered by Publish2, a platform for link journalism:
Local Major Leaguer Killed in Car Crash
Breaking news of Silver Spring native Nick Adenhart's death is highlighted in this main feature that includes a link list of related stories about Adenhart and his baseball career.
Going Green Across the Region
NBC Washington is showcasing a page of links to the best environmental stories in the region.
N.C. Diploma Dilemma
UNC journalism students collaborate to learn and report on state graduation rates. Their sidebar "Other Sites We're Discussing" is powered with their links in Publish2.
BamaMoms | A Community For Alabama Moms
BamaMoms.com uses Publish2 for their home page newswire, showcasing a variety of blog entries and articles targeted to the mom audience.
Networked link journalism: A revolution quietly begins in Washington state
My blog post on some great collaborative innovation going on in western Washington.
The Blago heatwave
Andrew Gill uncovered the secret behind the Chicago Tribune's links today, set up his own account and created a page of unique link journalism.
What bloggers, other media are saying about Blagojevich
STLtoday.com not only gathers links from around the web to show their readers what others are saying about the Blagojevich arrest, they add useful comments to put the stories in perspective and engage readership. All the links chosen by editors, powered through Publish2.
What others are saying about the Blagojevich arrest -- chicagotribune.com
The Chicago Tribune linked news stories and blogs from local and national publications to gather reaction to Governor Blagojevich's arrest. Links chosen by Tribune staff, powered through Publish2.
Toute l'actualit la une de votre journal local - Hebdos Quebecor
Canoe.ca editors saved and syndicated links to election stories, using Publish2, to create the "Elections Quebec 2008" feature in the right column.
Chicago Breaking News
The Chicago Tribune has launched a breaking news feature "Colonel Tribune recommends: Our Web ambassador selects links of interest to Chicagoans:" This column is filled with links chosen by newsroom staff, powered through Publish2.
