Sourcefabric News

2020 Year in Review

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:56:22 +0000

A look back at some of the positive events of 2020 at Sourcefabric.

The technology journalists need in the COVID-19 era

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:13:03 +0000

In a recent survey, 67% of journalists in 125 countries identified training on technologies to support remote reporting and publishing as among their most urgent needs. In this interview with Sourcefabric, ICFJ-Tow Center study co-author Dr. Julie Posetti explains.

Press Release: The Canadian Press Launches with Superdesk

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:53:48 +0000

Canada’s news agency joins the growing ranks of global media organisations powered by Superdesk, Sourcefabric's industry-leading open-source newsroom software.

OpEd: The Billionaire Boondoggle No One is Talking About

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:52:05 +0000

Sourcefabric’s Managing Director Sava Tatić writes for Project Syndicate that when big media companies – like Jeff Bezos' Washington Post – sell their software to other news organisations, the entire industry loses.

The Post-COVID Newsroom: Big Ideas for Better Journalism

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:43:42 +0000

How COVID-19 is changing the news industry, and how journalists can turn the crisis into opportunity: transcript of a webinar held with leading experts in audience and media development.

How can technology support the future of public-interest journalism?

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 07:27:59 +0000

Collaboration and data are both becoming more important for journalists; newsroom software and standalone tools play an important supporting role.

Press Release: Sourcefabric’s Newsroom Technology is Powering Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:09:36 +0000

Providing the technological solution to LJI is a confirmation of Sourcefabric's mission – to create robust open-source software that strengthens journalism and empowers underrepresented voices.

Metadata Matters: Why Journalism’s Future is in the Weeds

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:34:05 +0000

Media consultant and Syracuse University professor Vin Crosbie explains why clear metadata structures and efficient workflows will be what makes or breaks news organisations of the future.

Press Release: National Catholic Register Selects Superdesk

Mon, 18 May 2020 13:44:04 +0000

The National Catholic Register, one of the United States’ oldest sources of Catholic news and opinion, joins the growing ranks of media organisations powered by our industry-leading open-source headless CMS.

Covering the Coronavirus: Live Blog Use Cases

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:32:53 +0000

Live Blog Case studies: How news organisations in Europe are using Live Blog to cover the coronavirus epidemic plus a free guide with tips and best practices.

Media Innovation: the ‘Other’ Casualty of AAP’s Closure

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:46:44 +0000

When a news agency disappears from the media ecosystem, local news coverage is the first to feel the impact. But media innovation also suffers, as the journalism world will soon discover if the Australian Associated Press is shuttered as planned.

Why your newsroom needs open-source software

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:20:09 +0000

News organisations of all sizes are shelving proprietary tools in favour of open-source options for publishing, reporting, and content-creation needs. Here are five reasons why your newsroom should be next.

Statement on the Closure of Australian Associated Press (AAP)

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:59:01 +0000

We are dismayed by the decision on the part of AAP’s shareholders to close the country’s primary news agency.

How To Customise Your Airtime Pro Radio Page

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 11:43:15 +0000

Customising the look and functionality of your online radio station is a great way to get your branding message across and forge a deeper connection with your audience.

Registration, Retention, and Recommendation: 2020’s Top Trends in Newsroom Tech

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:09:56 +0000

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University has published its Journalism, Media, and Technology Trends and Predictions 2020. Given our focus on open-source tools for journalism, here are our top takeaways.

In the news: Sourcefabric speaks to the future of journalism tech

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:52:47 +0000

Anna Rohleder, Sourcefabric’s communications director, discusses news-technology development and the future of open-source software with German daily Kobinet-Nachrichten.

Metrics in the Newsroom: Introducing the Superdesk Analytics Module

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 11:56:21 +0000

Unlike many CMSs, which jettison production data at the end of publishing, in Superdesk, those bytes are saved and reused by the Analytics Module, helping newsroom managers answer key questions about their internal operations.

Press Release: Superdesk Analytics Module to Debut at Prague Media Point Journalism Conference

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:44:52 +0000

Developed in partnership with the Australian Associated Press, the Analytics Module is designed to help newsrooms powered by Superdesk, our open-source newsroom management software, answer key questions about their production processes.

Why Photo Metadata Matters

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:42:08 +0000

With updates to photo metadata standards, the International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) is strengthening revenue streams for photo agencies and photographers, and improving how consumers interact with images online.

Planning the Planning Component: How IPTC Standards Influence Our Software

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 13:17:12 +0000

While every newsroom operates differently, at its core, the news-making process can be codified. For software developers, those standardised bits of data are the equivalent of digital gold.