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The great journalist resignation

Considering journalists’ role in a fair and just society, you’d think they’d earn a decent salary. That’s not the case, for the most part, and the situation is getting worse thanks to the Great Resignation. Journalist exodus Alarm bells are…

The price of reliable journalism

True or False: People who can afford reliable journalism get reliable journalism, while everyone else…

Meet the newest journo in town

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate It isn’t unusual for a media critic to…

CBJ wins 5 national awards

CBJ Editorial The Corridor Business Journal, created to inform business and community leaders with a…

CBJ wins five awards in national competition

The cover of the Aug. 5, 2019 edition of the CBJ featuring 2019’s Best Scoop,…

Checking in on fact-checking outrage

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate Remember the first time that thing you were…

15 ways to support local journalism now

By Joe Coffey| The Fifth Estate News that the Gannett-owned Iowa City Press-Citizen will no…

COVID-19 reshaping media world 

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate While many types of businesses are waiting for…

Trolls can be beneficial if you know how to use them

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate If you want your company’s online platforms to…

The inaugural Rando Corridor Media Audit

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate One of the best and worst things about…

Attention-grabbing signage doesn’t always mean ‘good’

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate Your business’ most overlooked media format might be…

How social media is humanizing journalism

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate “Welcome to the team, meteorologist Kalie Pluchel. Like…

How social media is humanizing journalism

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate “Welcome to the team, meteorologist Kalie Pluchel. Like…

Picture this: Compelling local media images

By Joe Coffey / The Fifth Estate Corridor media outlets, please figure out how to…