This class will teach students the changing economics of the news industry and prepare them to be more innovative journalists. Students will learn how to recognize gaps in the news industry generally and at the organizations where they work. They will learn the most successful methods for developing new ideas for news coverage, understanding potential new audiences, and creating new news products. Along the way they will hear from leaders on the front lines of change in the news industry. The class will culminate in students developing new product ideas and presenting them to a team of industry judges.