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Crowd-centered investigations are a journalistic tool for harnessing the collective intelligence of the community. Finding out who the biggest players in the housing market of one’s hometown are isn’t easy in Germany.…

Hardly any local journalism startup in Germany has received as much attention in recent years as RUMS from Münster. This didn’t just happen by chance – it’s also the result of smart…

In recent months, there has been a lot of talk about the division in society. Many people are convinced that we have forgotten how to talk to each other and tolerate differing…

Could a newsroom function without an editor-in-chief? Neue Narrative shows it can. The team is self-organized, with a flexible role system where each member takes on multiple responsibilities, both big and small,…

Having a good idea is already challenging. Shaping that idea and continuously refining it is even harder. Convincing others of the idea and motivating them to get involved is the hardest of…

It remains the biggest obstacle for local journalism startups: money. Not every founder has savings, there are hardly any grants available, and finding investors is a challenge in itself. Crowdfunding can be…

Many people think that money shouldn’t be discussed. I still believe we should talk about it. Let’s be honest: for most of us, the journalist’s heart beats a little faster than the…