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Tag: Open Journalism
A Journalist’s Guide to Creative Commons 2023
by Jennryn Wetzler, Zac Crellin Open Journalism
Sharing and reusing content in newsrooms is nothing new. But embracing Creative Commons unlocks infinitely more potential, completely free of charge. Increasingly, news outlets around the world embrace Creative Commons to enhance their coverage, boost their readership, and move towards more sustainable business models. Whether you work for a smaller newsroom seeking high quality, newsworthy…
Join CC at RightsCon: AI for a Better Internet and Open Journalism
by Creative Commons Better Internet
Are you attending RightsCon 2023, either in person in Costa Rica or virtually online? Join the Creative Commons team and community members for two sessions, one in-person for RightsCon participants in San José and the other virtual so anyone can attend with a free online pass. These sessions on artificial intelligence (AI) and open journalism…
CC at 20: CEO Catherine Stihler Reflects on 2022 and Where CC Is Headed Next
by Catherine Stihler About CC
Last Friday (16 December 2022), Creative Commons proudly celebrated twenty years of CC licensing and all the groundbreaking collaboration it has enabled. As we look back on this remarkable journey, time seems to pass more quickly than ever — yet our gratitude for each milestone remains unwavering, as do words of thanks towards everyone who…
Statement on the Introduction of the EU Media Freedom Act
by Creative Commons Copyright
Creative Commons CEO Catherine Stihler welcomed the EU’s publication today of its Media Freedom Act. Catherine said: “An independent, plural media is central to a healthy, functioning democratic system which in turn is the bedrock for citizens’ trust and confidence in politics and values. Creative Commons applauds the EU in its efforts to protect journalists…
Global Report on the State of Journalism Released
by Creative Commons Open Journalism
Download the report From Broken Revenue Models to Embracing an “Open” Ethos A new global report on the state of journalism has been published by Creative Commons (CC) which identifies the growing challenges of combatting disinformation and the disconnect between the public and the media. CC, in partnership with Google News Initiative, created CC’s Open…
Join us for ‘Ground Truth in Open Internet’ — the new Creative Commons Open Journalism Webinar Series and Training
by Jennryn Wetzler Events, Open Journalism
Journalism provides a crucial public service. Access to verifiable information and stories that question the underlying terrain of power is critical to democratic societies. Yet, journalism as we know it faces existential new challenges. Increasingly, journalists face work-halting financial and ethical challenges, as well as threats to their physical and digital safety, when sharing information…