News Flash Nov 11 2005
Omar Ayub Khan, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance, in his keynote address at The Competitiveness Institute 8th Annual Conference in Hong Kong, announced that Pakistan is joining the Innovation Journalism Program at Stanford University. Innovation Journalism Fellows from Pakistan will participate in the program starting in 2006. The Pakistani Innovation Journalism Program will be organized by the Pakistan Competitiveness Support Fund.
Friday, November 11, 2005
Monday, October 31, 2005
THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION JOURNALISM - DVD - 120 MINUTES - ALL REGIONS
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.12, Oct 31 2005
By David Nordfors.
It’s innovation time for journalism! Traditional news media are being challenged by innovative sources of news on the Internet, such as blogospheres, or citizen journalism. Traditional journalism struggles when covering innovation as a topic. While innovation pivots society it is not a key news word. Traditional news beats – such as technology, business or politics – chop up innovation processes to fit their news slots, missing the bigger picture.
How can journalism report on innovation, following the cross-boundary interactions driving today’s society? Who can do it? This DVD presents a roundtable discussion about the future of journalism with the “father of the Internet” Vint Cerf (Google /ICANN), Whitfield Diffie (Sun Microsystems), Amy Bernstein (Business 2.0), Lee Bruno (Red Herring), Dan Gillmor (Bayosphere), Anders Lotsson (Computer Sweden), Frances Mann-Craik (Tornado Insider, Addison Marketing), Harry McCracken (PC World), Tony Perkins (AlwayOn Network), Jan Sandred (Biotech Sweden), Richard Allan Horning (Tomlinson Zisko LLP), Charles Wessner (National Academies) and Stig Hagström (Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning). Producer and moderator: David Nordfors (Stanford / VINNOVA)
See a sample from the DVD (click here for Quicktime movie)
The DVD can be ordered from Amazon.com or VINNOVA (UPC 837101387)
By David Nordfors.
It’s innovation time for journalism! Traditional news media are being challenged by innovative sources of news on the Internet, such as blogospheres, or citizen journalism. Traditional journalism struggles when covering innovation as a topic. While innovation pivots society it is not a key news word. Traditional news beats – such as technology, business or politics – chop up innovation processes to fit their news slots, missing the bigger picture.
How can journalism report on innovation, following the cross-boundary interactions driving today’s society? Who can do it? This DVD presents a roundtable discussion about the future of journalism with the “father of the Internet” Vint Cerf (Google /ICANN), Whitfield Diffie (Sun Microsystems), Amy Bernstein (Business 2.0), Lee Bruno (Red Herring), Dan Gillmor (Bayosphere), Anders Lotsson (Computer Sweden), Frances Mann-Craik (Tornado Insider, Addison Marketing), Harry McCracken (PC World), Tony Perkins (AlwayOn Network), Jan Sandred (Biotech Sweden), Richard Allan Horning (Tomlinson Zisko LLP), Charles Wessner (National Academies) and Stig Hagström (Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning). Producer and moderator: David Nordfors (Stanford / VINNOVA)
See a sample from the DVD (click here for Quicktime movie)
The DVD can be ordered from Amazon.com or VINNOVA (UPC 837101387)
Friday, October 28, 2005
FINLAND LAUNCHES NATIONAL INNOVATION JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
News Flash Oct 28 2005
Finland has launched a National Innovation Journalism Fellowship Program. It has nominated three people to the Innovation Journalism program at Stanford.
Finland has launched a National Innovation Journalism Fellowship Program. It has nominated three people to the Innovation Journalism program at Stanford.
Sunday, October 9, 2005
THE FIRST HANDBOOK ON INNOVATION COMMUNICATION
News Flash Oct 09 2005
The first innovation communication handbook "Neue Ideen erfolgreich durchsetzen. Das Handbuch der Innovationskommunikation" was recently released by the publishing house of Germany’s renowned newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). It has been edited by Prof. Dr. Claudia Mast and Dr. Ansgar Zerfaß, who has been elected “PR Head of the Year 2005” by the German-speaking Public Relations community last month. The book is so far available in German only. It presents for the first time a comprehensive overview of the field of Innovation Communication and encompasses the basic concepts as well as numerous best practice examples from companies such as ThyssenKrupp, Siemens, IngDiBa or IBM. The handbook includes a special chapter on Innovation Journalism by Dr. David Nordfors.
The first innovation communication handbook "Neue Ideen erfolgreich durchsetzen. Das Handbuch der Innovationskommunikation" was recently released by the publishing house of Germany’s renowned newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). It has been edited by Prof. Dr. Claudia Mast and Dr. Ansgar Zerfaß, who has been elected “PR Head of the Year 2005” by the German-speaking Public Relations community last month. The book is so far available in German only. It presents for the first time a comprehensive overview of the field of Innovation Communication and encompasses the basic concepts as well as numerous best practice examples from companies such as ThyssenKrupp, Siemens, IngDiBa or IBM. The handbook includes a special chapter on Innovation Journalism by Dr. David Nordfors.
Monday, September 12, 2005
FINLAND LAUNCHES WORLD'S FIRST COURSE IN INNOVATION JOURNALISM FOR STUDENTS
News Flash Sep 12 2005
On September 9 the journalism group at the department of communication at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland launched the world’s first Innovation Journalism course for university students. It will be running intensively during September-October 2005. The pilot course has 20 participants. It includes 12 h lectures, practical work and a feed-back session. The students will get three credit points from the course. During the intensive course, September-October, every student will write one or more innovation journalistic articles. The grades of the course will be based on the quality of the articles. One aim of the course is also to publish the articles in various Finnish newspapers and magazines. The lecturer of the course is Dr. Turo Uskali, who took part in the first Finnish innovation journalism research and education program 2004–2005. The course will collaborate closely with Dr. David Nordfors at Stanford University and others interested in innovation journalism education.
On September 9 the journalism group at the department of communication at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland launched the world’s first Innovation Journalism course for university students. It will be running intensively during September-October 2005. The pilot course has 20 participants. It includes 12 h lectures, practical work and a feed-back session. The students will get three credit points from the course. During the intensive course, September-October, every student will write one or more innovation journalistic articles. The grades of the course will be based on the quality of the articles. One aim of the course is also to publish the articles in various Finnish newspapers and magazines. The lecturer of the course is Dr. Turo Uskali, who took part in the first Finnish innovation journalism research and education program 2004–2005. The course will collaborate closely with Dr. David Nordfors at Stanford University and others interested in innovation journalism education.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
PAYING ATTENTION TO WEAK SIGNALS – THE KEY CONCEPT FOR INNOVATION JOURNALISM
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.11, Aug 30 2005
By Turo Uskali.
Business journalism often misses to predict major happenings and frequently plays a part in inflating economic bubbles. Journalism seems to lack good methods for handling “weak signals”, the first written signs or hints of a coming change - a key concept for future-oriented journalism. The author has shown in previous work on business news that weak signals are mainly detected at the end of the news stories and from reporters´ personal comments. Business news often allows no more than one scenario of the future per story, which is not sufficient for discussing weak signals. This tends to promote mainstreaming which can inflate bubbles. Innovation journalism is future-oriented and needs to discuss weak signals. The paper proposes some guidelines for innovation journalists on how to cover weak signals without repeating the mistakes of business journalism. Traditionally, scholars have looked for weak signals in news headlines. But news headlines mostly focus on strong signals. The paper proposes some future directions for weak signal research.
By Turo Uskali.
Business journalism often misses to predict major happenings and frequently plays a part in inflating economic bubbles. Journalism seems to lack good methods for handling “weak signals”, the first written signs or hints of a coming change - a key concept for future-oriented journalism. The author has shown in previous work on business news that weak signals are mainly detected at the end of the news stories and from reporters´ personal comments. Business news often allows no more than one scenario of the future per story, which is not sufficient for discussing weak signals. This tends to promote mainstreaming which can inflate bubbles. Innovation journalism is future-oriented and needs to discuss weak signals. The paper proposes some guidelines for innovation journalists on how to cover weak signals without repeating the mistakes of business journalism. Traditionally, scholars have looked for weak signals in news headlines. But news headlines mostly focus on strong signals. The paper proposes some future directions for weak signal research.
Friday, June 24, 2005
INNOVATION JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS: SWEDISH CALL FOR APPLICANTS
News Flash Jun 24 2005
VINNOVA, the Swedish Government Agency for Innovation Systems, is issuing a call for applicants for their third round of Swedish sponsored Innovation Journalism Fellowships. The fellowship program is run together with the Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning at Stanford University.
VINNOVA, the Swedish Government Agency for Innovation Systems, is issuing a call for applicants for their third round of Swedish sponsored Innovation Journalism Fellowships. The fellowship program is run together with the Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning at Stanford University.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
THE ROLE OF INNOVATION JOURNALISM IN SCIENCE NEWS MEDIA
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.10, Jun 21 2005
By Marie Granmar.
During the past decade there has been an important worldwide trend in which more research is conducted in private companies or research departments with high ambitions of spin-offs. The science journalism tradition of mainly giving perspectives on recently published peer reviewed articles is no longer sufficient. Innovation journalism increases the possibilities of covering key factors driving scientific development. This paper describes how a few different science media have chosen to approach the challenge of integrating innovation journalism. It discusses the challenges for the modern science journalists, their work environments and editorial organizations.
By Marie Granmar.
During the past decade there has been an important worldwide trend in which more research is conducted in private companies or research departments with high ambitions of spin-offs. The science journalism tradition of mainly giving perspectives on recently published peer reviewed articles is no longer sufficient. Innovation journalism increases the possibilities of covering key factors driving scientific development. This paper describes how a few different science media have chosen to approach the challenge of integrating innovation journalism. It discusses the challenges for the modern science journalists, their work environments and editorial organizations.
Tuesday, June 7, 2005
HOW TO DO ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION JOURNALISM
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.9, Jun 7 2005
By Birgitta Forsberg.
http://innovationjournalism.org/archive/INJO-2-9.pdf
The purpose of this paper is to give other journalists ideas of how to do environmental innovation journalism and to define the field of environmental innovation journalism. The paper gives some examples and partly describes what is happening with companies’ environmental work. It is the hope of the author that readers will find interesting threads that will become embryos of new stories. As this paper is aimed at journalists, the reader is expected to have journalistic skills and to know how to do research, how to be critical, balanced and accurate and how to handle ethical dilemmas. Basic journalism is beyond the scope of this paper.
By Birgitta Forsberg.
http://innovationjournalism.org/archive/INJO-2-9.pdf
The purpose of this paper is to give other journalists ideas of how to do environmental innovation journalism and to define the field of environmental innovation journalism. The paper gives some examples and partly describes what is happening with companies’ environmental work. It is the hope of the author that readers will find interesting threads that will become embryos of new stories. As this paper is aimed at journalists, the reader is expected to have journalistic skills and to know how to do research, how to be critical, balanced and accurate and how to handle ethical dilemmas. Basic journalism is beyond the scope of this paper.
Monday, May 23, 2005
INNOVATION READINESS - A FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING CORPORATIONS AND REGIONS BY INNOVATION COMMUNICATION
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.8, May 23 2005
By Ansgar Zerfass.
The industrial reality does no longer match the traditional understanding of innovation based on the assertiveness of creative scientists and entrepreneurs. Nowadays, an integrative approach is necessary. The concept of “Innovation Readiness” takes into account the relevance of internal as well as external stakeholders within the innovation process (stakeholder orientation) and considers the relevance of regional and branch-specific innovation systems (cluster development). It also highlights the importance of communication for the implementation of new ideas, products, and services. Following this line of argumentation, the article explains the strategies and measures of Innovation Communication. Several case studies illustrate how communication may foster the ability to innovate and thus strengthen competitiveness in a fundamental way.
By Ansgar Zerfass.
The industrial reality does no longer match the traditional understanding of innovation based on the assertiveness of creative scientists and entrepreneurs. Nowadays, an integrative approach is necessary. The concept of “Innovation Readiness” takes into account the relevance of internal as well as external stakeholders within the innovation process (stakeholder orientation) and considers the relevance of regional and branch-specific innovation systems (cluster development). It also highlights the importance of communication for the implementation of new ideas, products, and services. Following this line of argumentation, the article explains the strategies and measures of Innovation Communication. Several case studies illustrate how communication may foster the ability to innovate and thus strengthen competitiveness in a fundamental way.
Friday, May 13, 2005
INNOVATION COMMUNICATION - OUTLINE OF THE CONCEPT AND EMPIRICAL FINDINGS FROM GERMANY
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.7, May 13 2005
By Claudia Mast, Simone Huck and Ansgar Zerfass.
Innovation Communication poses particular challenges for communicators and requires special routines. INNOVATE 2004 is the first nation-wide study on Innovation Communication, based on answers from German journalists and communication experts from companies, agencies, research institutions, universities, politics, and administration. The survey’s results provide first indicators for the field of Innovation Communication in Germany
By Claudia Mast, Simone Huck and Ansgar Zerfass.
Innovation Communication poses particular challenges for communicators and requires special routines. INNOVATE 2004 is the first nation-wide study on Innovation Communication, based on answers from German journalists and communication experts from companies, agencies, research institutions, universities, politics, and administration. The survey’s results provide first indicators for the field of Innovation Communication in Germany
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
INTRODUCING AN INNOVATION JOURNALISM INDEX - BENCHMARKING THE SWEDISH MARKET
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.5, May 4 2005
By David Nordfors, Daniel R. Kreiss and Jan Sandred.
Although Innovation Journalism is not a common label of a beat or of a type of publication, it is possible to benchmark the media landscape, using an innovation journalism index based on the results from a simple questionnaire, which measures the integration of technology and business reporting.
By David Nordfors, Daniel R. Kreiss and Jan Sandred.
Although Innovation Journalism is not a common label of a beat or of a type of publication, it is possible to benchmark the media landscape, using an innovation journalism index based on the results from a simple questionnaire, which measures the integration of technology and business reporting.
Monday, April 25, 2005
THE SECOND CONFERENCE ON INNOVATION JOURNALISM: PAPERS
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.4, April 25 2005
The conference papers from The Second Conference on Innovation Journalism, held at Stanford University on Apr 4-6 2005.
The conference papers from The Second Conference on Innovation Journalism, held at Stanford University on Apr 4-6 2005.
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
THE SECOND CONFERENCE ON INNOVATION JOURNALISM: PROGRAM
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.3, April 20 2005
The final conference program from The Second Conference on Innovation Journalism, which was held at Stanford University on Apr 4-6 2005. The conference was arranged by the Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning (SCIL) and the Swedish Innovation Journalism Fellowship Program, and co-sponsored by the Stanford Graduate Program in Journalism and the Finnish Innovation Journalism Initiative.
The final conference program from The Second Conference on Innovation Journalism, which was held at Stanford University on Apr 4-6 2005. The conference was arranged by the Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning (SCIL) and the Swedish Innovation Journalism Fellowship Program, and co-sponsored by the Stanford Graduate Program in Journalism and the Finnish Innovation Journalism Initiative.
Friday, April 15, 2005
INNOVATION JOURNALISM INITIATIVE TO CONTINUE FOR THIRD YEAR
News Flash Apr 15 2005
Following the success of the first two programs, the Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems (VINNOVA) and Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning (SCIL), are pleased to announce that the initiative to grow a community of “innovation journalists” – media professionals who cover the technical, business, legal, political and social aspects of innovation – will be funded for a third year by VINNOVA.
Following the success of the first two programs, the Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems (VINNOVA) and Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning (SCIL), are pleased to announce that the initiative to grow a community of “innovation journalists” – media professionals who cover the technical, business, legal, political and social aspects of innovation – will be funded for a third year by VINNOVA.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
THE SECOND CONFERENCE ON INNOVATION JOURNALISM – UPDATE: REGISTRATION AND PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
News Flash Mar 3 2005
Updated information about The Second Conference on Innovation Journalism. Preliminary conference program with times, topics and speakers/panellists. Link to conference registration on the Internet.
Updated information about The Second Conference on Innovation Journalism. Preliminary conference program with times, topics and speakers/panellists. Link to conference registration on the Internet.
Friday, February 4, 2005
THE RISE OF ANALYSTS AS SOURCES IN INNOVATION JOURNALISM
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.2, February 4 2005
By Niclas Lilja.
Reporters increasingly use analysts as sources in innovation journalism. By using analysts, the reporters get access to knowledge, resources, insight and industry access. The reporters stay neutral on the surface of the article by quoting analysts instead of expressing personal beliefs. The potential confusion happens if readers and or journalists believe analysts to be neutral experts when they could be pursuing their own agenda.
By Niclas Lilja.
Reporters increasingly use analysts as sources in innovation journalism. By using analysts, the reporters get access to knowledge, resources, insight and industry access. The reporters stay neutral on the surface of the article by quoting analysts instead of expressing personal beliefs. The potential confusion happens if readers and or journalists believe analysts to be neutral experts when they could be pursuing their own agenda.
Monday, January 24, 2005
THE SECOND INNOVATION JOURNALISM CONFERENCE - STANFORD UNIVERSITY, APRIL 4-6
News Flash Jan 24 2005 2:00 am
Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning (SCIL) in cooperation with VINNOVA, the Swedish Government Agency for Innovation Systems, is pleased to call for papers and invite participants to The Second Innovation Journalism Conference at Stanford University.
Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning (SCIL) in cooperation with VINNOVA, the Swedish Government Agency for Innovation Systems, is pleased to call for papers and invite participants to The Second Innovation Journalism Conference at Stanford University.
Monday, January 17, 2005
A BUSINESS MODEL FOR INNOVATION JOURNALISM: BIOTECH SWEDEN
Innovation Journalism Vol.2 No.1, January 17 2005
By Jan Sandred.
Innovation systems offer readerships and commercial markets for innovation journalism. Editor Jan Sandred identified in 2001 a business opportunity for a magazine covering the Swedish biotechnology innovation system. The Swedish business-to-business magazine Biotech Sweden was created for the biotech market by IDG Sweden, a subsidiary of International Data Group. This paper describes the business model and the steps involved in setting up Biotech Sweden as an innovation journalism publication..
By Jan Sandred.
Innovation systems offer readerships and commercial markets for innovation journalism. Editor Jan Sandred identified in 2001 a business opportunity for a magazine covering the Swedish biotechnology innovation system. The Swedish business-to-business magazine Biotech Sweden was created for the biotech market by IDG Sweden, a subsidiary of International Data Group. This paper describes the business model and the steps involved in setting up Biotech Sweden as an innovation journalism publication..
Tuesday, January 4, 2005
FINLAND LAUNCHES INNOVATION JOURNALISM PROGRAMME
News Flash Jan 4 2005 4:00 pm
FINLAND LAUNCHES INNOVATION JOURNALISM PROGRAMME
- joins the Second Innovation Journalism Conference at Stanford April 4-6
The University of Tampere in Finland has launched an Innovation Journalism Research and Education Programme.
FINLAND LAUNCHES INNOVATION JOURNALISM PROGRAMME
- joins the Second Innovation Journalism Conference at Stanford April 4-6
The University of Tampere in Finland has launched an Innovation Journalism Research and Education Programme.
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