The Other Wave

Lessons on growth from building The Green Line (and life) 🌱

Plus: A special announcement…

Jul 13 • 

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June 2025

Journalism’s credibility crisis is real – here’s a way forward

Check out my essential standards for newsrooms in a time of skepticism.

Jun 1 • 

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May 2025

The Green Line’s latest impact report…and a new full-time job opportunity

Apply by Friday, May 23 for this 6-month, full-time contract position.

May 11 • 

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March 2025

If Poilievre wins, who fills the CBC’s void?

My thoughts on defunding the CBC — the downsides and potential upsides.

Mar 9 • 

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February 2025

I’m co-hosting a conference on engaged journalism in Canada. You’re invited.

Calling all newsrooms and academics: Learn more in this newsletter and apply now.

Feb 2 • 

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January 2025

To survive, journalism outlets must pivot to promoting action — not just news — in 2025

Read my Nieman Lab prediction for this year.

Jan 5 • 

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December 2024

How to create local news for people turning away from ‘big-J journalism'

The Green Line talks about this strategy in a recent feature profile by Nieman Journalism Lab.

Dec 1, 2024 • 

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November 2024

We finally figured out how to define success at The Green Line

Check out TGL's newly published 2023 Impact Report, which looks at everything our team accomplished last year.

Nov 10, 2024 • 

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October 2024

This unorthodox interview question helps me figure out if a job candidate will be a great hire — or not.

Plus: Updates from the fantastic b° future festival for journalism and constructive dialogue in Bonn, Germany.

Oct 6, 2024 • 

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September 2024

The Green Line and Concordia University are bringing Documenters to Canada

Details on my exciting collaboration with Prof. Magda Konieczna.

Sep 8, 2024 • 

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August 2024

Low engagement and news avoidance: Can AI help us imagine better products and experiences?

Concrete insights from the AI and news discussion I attended at the International Journalism Festival.

Aug 4, 2024 • 

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July 2024

How local newspapers can reduce their reliance on print and create sustainable digital revenue streams

Lenfest and API just released ‘The Beyond Print Toolkit,’ which include my contributions on customer service plans and newsroom processes.

Jul 7, 2024 • 

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