Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettOnline News Association @journalists.org · 15/06/2026ONA’s Adaptive Leadership Skills for First-Time Managers course is designed to help you build creative, collaborative and resilient teams ready to adapt to shifting conditions and environments facing the journalism field now and in the future Learn more and enroll online-ne.ws/adaptive-1st... 011
Reposted by Ryan Y. Kellettkateewinkle.bsky.social @kateewinkle.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Newsrooms can see independent creators as a threat – or as an opportunity. This week, former BBC News CEO Deborah Turness called it a “moment of disruption.” www.niemanlab.org/2026/05/crea...niemanlab.orgNieman Journalism Lab » Pushing to the Future of Journalism 101
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettThe Independent Journalism Atlas (TIJA) @journalismatlas.com · 19/02/2026Hello world! We launched this week at journalismatlas.com!journalismatlas.comIndependent Journalism AtlasA comprehensive directory of independent journalists and creators, mapping the new landscape of independent journalism worldwide. 101
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettNieman Lab @niemanlab.org · 06/12/2025"I want to thank Taylor Swift for explaining music rights." www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/jour... by @ryankellett.com 083
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettRachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 01/10/2025@ryankellett.com started tracking his media intake in May. He writes: "If I knew more about what news sources I was taking in, maybe I could better control how to manage and change my consumption in ways I wanted instead of letting news wash over me." He shares his learnings with NCC:newscreatorcorps.orgWhat I learned from intentionally adding news creators to my media diet - News Creator CorpsRyan Y. Kellett started tracking his media consumption in May 2025. 021
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettTed Han★ 韓聖安 @knowtheory.net · 16/09/2025Right now, Dave's voluntary departure from the Washington Post to run his own indie news org sure seems clear eyed and prescient 112624
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettStatus @status.news · 16/09/2025The Washington Post said it fired Karen Attiah over comments she made about white men in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, Status has learned. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/karen-atti...status.newsFired By The PostThe Washington Post said it fired Karen Attiah over comments she made about white men in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, Status has learned. 1115246
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettLex Roman @lexroman.com · 16/09/2025Follow the indie publishers taking part in our September Back Indie Media Drive and share the hell outta their appeals instead of giving more airtime to fascists and bigots go.bsky.app/4UJFDAC 032
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettNieman Reports @niemanreports.org · 22/07/2025💡 What Legacy Newsrooms Can Learn from Social Media Creators As social media becomes a primary source for news, journalists look to the ‘influencer’ playbook. 📝 Story by @ryankellett.com and Ben Reininga.niemanreports.orgWhat Legacy Newsrooms Can Learn from Social Media Creators - Nieman ReportsAs social media becomes a primary source for news, journalists look to the ‘influencer’ playbook by content creators. 062
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettJill Geisler @jillgeisler.bsky.social · 10/07/2025www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...houstonchronicle.comHearst to purchase Dallas Morning NewsHearst has expanded its foothold in Texas, and the Dallas purchase means it now owns newspapers in the state’s four largest cities. 001
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettKaren Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Columbia cancelled my course on race and media. But I’m teaching it to the people anyway. Next Monday, July 14th is the first lecture of Race, Media and International Affairs 101, my independent course for @resistanceschool.bsky.social! Sold out course! 500+ students enrolled. We move! ✊🏾 372927660
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettLiz Kelly Nelson @lizkellynelson.com · 28/06/2025Join the Going Solo workshop instructors for a summer AMA. We'll be there to answer questions or just talk about all things creator journalism and your journey. RSVP BELOW! lu.ma/7tm3gwiwlu.maGoing Solo: Instructor AMA · Zoom · LumaThe Going Solo 6-week creator journalism workshop is out of session right now, but some of the instructors are kicking around this summer and want to meet… 003
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettLex Roman @lexroman.com · 26/06/2025BEHOLD! ONA is recognizing that journalists going solo is a big part of journalisms future. Thanks to people like @ryankellett.com @lizkellynelson.com @blairhickman.bsky.social @adrianalacy.com @mattkiser.bsky.social @caitlindewey.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥 153
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettLiz Kelly Nelson @lizkellynelson.com · 30/05/2025Excited to bring Going Solo back to #ONA25 with @ryankellett.com @blairhickman.bsky.social & @caitlindewey.bsky.social + creator journalism panels, a meetup, midway moments & more. Join us 💥 early bird reg still open! ona25.journalists.org/register/ona25.journalists.orgRegister — ONA25 022
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettHerman Wong @hermanywong.bsky.social · 20/05/2025"The report also shows how newsrooms have moved away from simply watching dashboards containing various metrics to a deeper analysis that helps them understand and evolve content strategies to better serve audiences." www.inma.org/report/beyon...inma.orgINMA: Report - Beyond the Dashboard: 14 Case Studies in Newsroom Metrics 001
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettBrandy Zadrozny @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Man @craigsilverman.bsky.social is really the best in this business and I’m excited to see what he does here! indicator.media 171156257
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettKirsten Eddy, Ph.D. @kirstenaeddy.bsky.social · 13/05/2025And just like that, over a year of work from our team is out in the world! Our latest @pewresearch.org data essay, part of the Pew-Knight Initiative, explores how Americans decide what "news" means to them – and how it fits into their lives in the digital era. www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...pewresearch.orgWhat Is News?As people are exposed to more information from more sources than ever before, how they define and feel about “news” has become less clear-cut. Pew Research Center. 1157
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettNiketa @niketa.bsky.social · 13/05/2025We know journalists love a deadline, but don’t let this one pass you by: Submit your best work from the past year for consideration in the 2025 Online Journalism Awards by May 15: awards.journalists.org/awards/ #OJA25awards.journalists.orgExplore the Categories of the Online Journalism AwardsThis page lists all categories for the Online Journalism Awards and includes detailed descriptions of each category. Submit Your Entries There are two new OJA categories in 2025: Excellence in Science... 035
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettLiz Kelly Nelson @lizkellynelson.com · 12/05/2025Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade 012
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettRyan Teague Beckwith @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social · 13/05/2025"Don't wait to work for a major brand to start telling stories. You have so many options to get your voice out." — Jon Laurence yourfirstbyline.substack.com/p/one-editor...yourfirstbyline.substack.comOne Editor's Advice on Making Yourself HireableJon Laurence of AJ+ shares his advice. 031
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 13/05/2025don’t put it in the newspaper that NYT got mad at the people eating their lunch.nytimes.comHow Much Are We Paying for Newsletters? $50, $100 … How About $3,000 a Year. 411241120
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettThe 51st @51st.news · 08/05/2025What with all this RFK news, we want to hear your thoughts. What do you think about the stadium deal, and how would you like to see the RFK site used? Let us know in this survey. (If you're willing, we may reach out to you for an interview!) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comWhat do you think of the city's RFK deal?If somehow you haven't heard, the Commanders are planning a D.C. return. The city struck a $3.7 billion deal to bring the team back to RFK Stadium by 2030. Per the terms of the agreement, the… 0118
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettRyan Teague Beckwith @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social · 18/03/2025I don't think I've had a "first byline" story so far that I would have said was adorable but here you go yourfirstbyline.substack.com/p/my-first-b...yourfirstbyline.substack.comMy First Byline: Allegra RosenbergCommunity editor, Atlas Obscura 3283
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettMatt Pearce @mattdpearce.com · 04/05/2025Discovered a “huh” stat today: Household spending by Americans on newspapers and periodicals is now back at its highest point since 2007, relative to overall spending. mattdpearce.substack.com/p/journalism...mattdpearce.substack.comJournalism’s super-spenders and the new subscription economyIt'll take a lot more than direct subscriber support to save local news. 823166
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettLex Roman @lexroman.com · 01/05/2025I have a “only one new subscription per month” thing now because at this point I think I pay for 8 but the sum total of subscriptions I pay for annually is still less than $1k and as @ryankellett.com pointed out its tax deductible for me 😅 111
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettAmanda Shendruk @not-ship.com · 30/04/2025Working with Karen would be incredible. If you’re in DC, don’t hesitate! 0238
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettKaren Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Come work with me! Looking for a skilled content creator / Visual storyteller in D.C. Spread the word! substack.com/profile/3918...substack.comKaren Attiah on SubstackCome work with me! Seeking: Content Creator / Visual Storyteller — Washington, D.C. I’m looking for an experienced, highly creative content creator based in Washington, D.C. to help capture and bui... 916593
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettKaren Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 27/04/2025Columbia cancelled my Race, Media and Int'l Affairs course. But I'm teaching it anyway. In just two days, 360+ of you enrolled. If you are interested in a scholarship, email assistant@resistancesummerschool.com w/ subject line, "Scholarship Request". karenattiah.substack.com/p/enrollment...karenattiah.substack.comEnrollment for Race, Media and International Affairs 101 is now open!Grab your spot in Karen Attiah's Resistance Summer School pilot course. 231029332
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettRyan Teague Beckwith @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social · 28/04/2025"As long as you care about accuracy, fairness, and truth, then it doesn't really matter if you call yourself a journalist or not. Go do the work!" yourfirstbyline.substack.com/p/how-to-get...yourfirstbyline.substack.comHow to Get a Job on the Audience Development TeamNieman Fellow Ryan Kellett breaks it down 093
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettMichelle Ye Hee Lee @myhlee.bsky.social · 27/04/2025It’s hard to imagine an American home without Chinese products. Smart visual/color-coded story by NYT of all the many essentials in American homes that are imported almost entirely from China — are likely to become more expensive with the new tariffs www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comYour Home Without ChinaWe analyzed import data to show where Americans may see product shortages, fewer choices and price increases. 724287
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 25/04/2025goal reached. the support and generosity of the people on this platform are both unmatched. thank you 🙏 851924
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettLiz Kelly Nelson @lizkellynelson.com · 25/04/2025“The interesting creators right now are the ones that are fusing what they’re doing as a business with their personal ethos.” - @taylorlorenz.bsky.social talks to @oliverdarcy.bsky.social passionfru.it/oliver-darcy...passionfru.itOliver Darcy: Brand Names Don't Matter As Much As They DidOliver Darcy speaks to Passionfruit about how media has changed in the current climate. For small publishers video is a way to escape Google. 0465
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettBluesky @bsky.app · 21/04/2025We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check. In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly. 2117398285406
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettBrian Fung @brianfung.me · 17/04/2025Just in: Google illegally monopolized the publisher and exchange ad markets, but not the advertiser ad network market as defined by DOJ, federal judge says in a long-awaited ruling in the Google ad tech case: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... 12910
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettHerman Wong @hermanywong.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Managing Newsrooms Through a Trump Recession dicktofel.substack.com/p/managing-n...dicktofel.substack.comManaging Newsrooms Through a Trump RecessionReasons to worry, things to do 001
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettLaura Hazard Owen @laurahazardowen.bsky.social · 17/04/2025News outlets large & small are launching grocery price trackers. cool stuff here from @bostonglobe.com @mainepublic.org @washingtonpost.comniemanlab.orgEggs are <em>how</em> much? News outlets launch grocery price trackersTracking the prices of supermarket staples over time is a service to readers — and a way to keep an eye on the national economy. 13216
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettBrian Fung @brianfung.me · 14/04/2025Good morning! Today Meta heads to trial in a blockbuster monopoly case brought by the U.S. government that could lead to the company’s breakup — or, if Trump intervenes, its salvation. Get up to speed with this primer from last week: www.twitch.tv/videos/24290...twitch.tvWill Trump save Meta from an FTC trial? Why this monopoly case is the next bellwether for democracy - brainfungi on Twitchbrainfungi went live on Twitch. Catch up on their Just Chatting VOD now. 1133
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettNathan Grayson @nathangrayson.bsky.social · 12/04/2025on a very special episode of aftermath hours, we assembled a crew of worker-owned media luminaries @davidjroth.bsky.social, @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social, and @maxrn.bsky.social) to discuss how our publications got to where they are and where they're going. also, what we would do with infinite money 0346
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettLex Roman @lexroman.com · 08/04/2025Introducing The Creator Journalist Bundle! 🎁 @lizkellynelson.com and I are launching a new Slack community and live sessions just for solo journalist entrepreneurs. Come check it out: journalistspaythemselves.com/p/introducin... 133
Reposted by Ryan Y. Kellett404 Media @404media.co · 07/04/2025Wikipedia Editors Call It: It’s the “2025 Stock Market Crash” 🔗 www.404media.co/wikipedia-ed... 22718134
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettHerman Wong @hermanywong.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Young collectors are fueling the AI art market www.artsy.net/article/arts...artsy.netWhy AI Art Is Winning over Young CollectorsAfter Christie’s controversial AI auction, Artsy asked experts why AI art is captivating Gen-Z and millennial audiences. 001
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettRadley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Great reporting here. But the most alarming (though unsurprising) part is the excerpt. Every decision Trump makes, including critical national security matters, is transactional. It all comes down to either what benefits him personally, or grievance and personal animus. Nothing else matters. 1232889
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettGrant Marek @grantmarek.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Disneyland recently added an information page — complete with a membership inquiry link — for Club 33 to its official app, the most overt publicizing of the elusive institution in the park's history. www.sfgate.com/disneyland/a...sfgate.comDisneyland drops America's latest recession indicatorDespite historically being shrouded in mystery, Disneyland recently added a Club 33 information page to its app, complete with a membership inquiry link. 074
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettWorld Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 04/04/2025‘If I were to build a news organisation from scratch, I would really be looking at collectives of creators’ – Audience futurist @ryankellett.com makes a strong case for embracing the rising tide of content creators influencing online news consumption and engagement. wan-ifra.org/2025/04/news...wan-ifra.orgNewsfluencers: ‘neither first nor last’ chapter in the #NewMediaPlaybook‘If I were to build a news organisation from scratch, I would really be looking at collectives of creators’ – Audience futurist Ryan Y. Kellett makes a strong case for embracing the rising tide of con... 001
Ryan Y. Kellett @ryankellett.com · 31/03/2025Few spots left - come hang to find out if this is for you! 021
Reposted by Ryan Y. KellettNiketa @niketa.bsky.social · 27/03/2025⏰ The suggestion box deadline for ONA25 is today so get your pitches in! We're looking for pitches for skill-building workshops, case studies & larger convos (1-5 panelists) to shape the program for @journalists.org annual conference in Sept. in New Orleans ⚜️ ona25.journalists.org/make-submiss...ona25.journalists.orgONA25 Suggestion Box — ONA25The ONA25 Suggestion Box is the opportunity for ONA members, online news journalists and the general public to make public submissions of ideas for our annual conference, running Sept. 10-13 in New Or... 112