Emma Barker Bonomo

I’m writing a book! The book will investigate why we gravitate toward newness, how to push back against powerful forces working against us, and how to reshape our relationship with the new and novel to save our time, money, and attention. From Hachette Go.

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Write Without Distractions as Micro Journal Combines Aesthetics and Efficiency in a Writing Device for Modern Writers. Learn More!

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Is an apology letter a restorative practice — or is it a coercive step that shifts students’ values?  NYU required that student protestors complete ethics modules — 49 pages of readings and tasks. Many students also had to write reflection papers that critically examined their actions. Papers were due by May 29th.  Here’s what bothers me about this: 👉How is NYU selecting which protesters must do this? 👉Protests are part of being in college. There’s a history of protest — even of building takeovers — on campuses. Absent any kind of physical coercion of others, people shouldn't be punished. 👉Making people write statements is a complicated thing. Studies have shown that if people write something they disagree with, they tend to shift their thinking to align belief and action. This is where research on brainwashing comes from. (Consider the psychological experiment where participants had to copy out portions of the Communist Manifesto. After the experiment, people came out being more pro-communist than they’d been going in.)  Forcing college students to write statements has effects that go beyond those several pages of reflection.  So, NYU: I’ve got questions. 

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The Hearst DevHub continues to focus on building practical AI-powered tools for our local newsrooms, and we're excited about our latest initiative: Emcee, a quiz-generation engine. 🧠 Emcee (M.C. = multiple choice) is built on the back of our newsrooms' reported, edited and vetted work. No hallucinations here. We scrape our most popular stories, use gen-AI to turn the stories into a multiple-choice format, spin up one of the DevHub's interactive Quiz templates, and alert the editor, whose job is to read through the questions and answers, edit for taste and accuracy, and then publish the quiz manually. No direct publishing to the web; a human is in the loop and in control of every piece of content. We're live in our (Albany) Times Union, Hearst Connecticut Media Group and Houston Chronicle newsrooms, with more programs on the way. The newsrooms are smartly taking this quiz tech and turning it into a weekly program to engage new readers. Win-win. Check out paywall-free examples, and if you're in New York, Connecticut or Texas, test your knowledge: ❓ Albany: https://lnkd.in/efbA-ekJ ❓ Connecticut: https://lnkd.in/eFy7_jUu ❓ Houston: https://lnkd.in/eFTeRDGK

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Unlock the secrets to earning powerful media coverage with our eBook, "5 Steps to Mastering Earned Media for Your Association." Learn how to craft compelling narratives, engage journalists effectively, and keep your media momentum rolling. Ideal for association professionals looking to navigate the crowded media landscape and elevate their storytelling impact. 👉 Download your guide to mastering earned media now: https://loom.ly/zRqdxTo #EarnedMedia #AssociationPR #MediaStrategy

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I interviewed journalist, Anne Kadet, about her daily "happiness habits" and how she's buying freedom, joy, and satisfaction...From her approach to scheduling, managing her phone, and the 3 mantras she lives by, I hope you find as much inspiration and practical advice here, as I did!

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We mean business.

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Here's my latest review for the WFHishNYC guide

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How can political campaigns in the US effectively reach critical voters, many of whom are underrepresented in traditional voter files? 👥 During the 2024 #USElection campaign season, it's essential to reach the right audience with the right message at the right time to win the battle for voter attention. One of the most profound shifts in political advertising is the use of contextual AI to understand and predict voter interests and behaviors. By focusing on the context of ad placement, campaigns can engage voters more organically, aligning political messages with content that voters are already consuming on a privacy-first basis. 📈 Discover how contextual targeting can enhance voter engagement in this Digiday article by our Head of Political, Issue Advocacy and Goverment Kara Ullmann: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDHFKc2K #PoliticalCampaigns #2024Election #ContextualAI

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It's the 40th anniversary of one of my favorite #StarTrek films, and the strongest argument against the old "only the even-numbered ones are good" theory. In this article, I look back at how #Spock actor Leonard Nimoy got to direct #TheSearchForSpock

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When the American Journalism Project launched five years ago, our mandate was to create the conditions for community-led nonprofit news organizations to sustainably provide the journalism our democracy requires. Today, I’m pleased to share our 2024 Impact Report, a look at the progress we’ve made since our inception. In the five years since our launch, we’ve raised $175 million from national and local philanthropy, and built a portfolio of 44 nonprofit local news organizations —  diverse in size, scope, reach and leadership. Some highlights from the report: -In the last year alone, our portfolio of 44 grantee organizations generated $86 million in revenue — a 36% increase over their 2022 revenue. -Year over year, the organizations in our portfolio are seeing a 58% median growth. -And this growth is leading to more journalism – last year, our portfolio of grantees employed 568 editorial and newsroom staff – an 18% increase over 2022. Organizations are growing, diversifying their revenue, adding journalists, and strengthening their communities. I’m proud of the progress the portfolio has made, and remain clear-eyed about the future. This report sheds light on how far we’ve come and sets the stage for what’s ahead. I hope you'll take a moment to read it. https://lnkd.in/eipwwhxN

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Here is a link to "Art and Life," my latest post on Cultural Capital-Art, Politics, and Everything Else https://lnkd.in/eDjWYngG

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Amid all the "media is dying" talk, it's nice to remember that some corners of the media universe are actually thriving. A new story by Nicole Gull McElroy explores the world of indie mags, which is experiencing a renaissance. She spoke to the publishers of Mountain Gazette, The Surfer's Journal, and SAVEUR, who are building healthy publishing companies rooted in community. The recipe for what works isn't shocking, but it is antithetical to the high-volume game many publishers have to play to survive. Some interesting takeaways: *These magazines work because of how niche they are. They create expertise and community around a topic, which people are happy to pay for. “One of our taglines is that this magazine is not for everyone,” says Mike Rogge, editor and owner of Mountain Gazette. *They turn magazines into a luxury experience with high-quality print and design. Nothing about them feels like a commodity you can find elsewhere. *They have a different relationship to advertising. Both Surfer's Journal and Mountain Gazette pursue partnerships with brands that have close ties to the communities that read their magazines. For Mountain Gazette, advertising makes up less than 10% of its revenue (it has a subscriber retention rate of 99% according to its owner). You can read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eryYatSn

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These commentary on Robert Longo is my latest post on Cultural Capital-Art, Politics, and Everything Else https://lnkd.in/ezKYP5Nb

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