by News Decoder | 29 Aug 2025 | Journalism, Media Literacy, News Decoder Tips
Media is food for our brain. The media you consume might be nutritious. Or maybe it’s addictive, toxic and full of empty calories. Who even makes it? An all-you-can-eat buffet of media. (Illustration by News Decoder) The article below is adapted from material...
by Marcy Burstiner | 22 Aug 2025 | Journalism, News Decoder Tips
With corporations shutting down local news sites, people across the globe are living in “news deserts.” So start your own news site. A woman works on her news site. (Illustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share advice for young...
by News Decoder | 30 Jul 2025 | Music, News Decoder Tips, Podcasts, WePod
To give your podcast a unique identity you need to create a “rhythm of narration.” Sound Director Luca Micheli gives us advice on what it takes to do that. A keyboard, birds, cymbals and a cricket representing some sounds and effects used in podcasts....
by News Decoder | 18 Jul 2025 | Journalism, Mobile Stories, News Decoder Tips
It is tiresome hearing ignorant people spout off. But if you base your opinions on facts and knowledge, people will hear what you have to say. A teen works through her ideas for an opinion article while in the background are teens with ideas of their own....
by News Decoder | 11 Jul 2025 | Journalism, Mobile Stories, News Decoder Tips, News Photography, Photojournalism
Anyone can snap a photo. But taking one that captures the heart of a story? That takes more effort and care. Here’s some advice to get you started. A photojournalists takes a shot. Photo courtesy of Mobile Stories. In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share...