Measure impact: Develop mechanisms to measure the impact of solutions journalism stories. Monitor metrics such as audience engagement, reader feedback, policy changes, or community responses to evaluate the effectiveness of solutions reporting. By demonstrating the tangible value of solutions journalism through concrete data, I think we can make a compelling case for the importance of solutions journalism within newsrooms.
Incorporating data into this process aligns with the very nature of the solutions journalism approach, where data-driven evidence serves as a foundation for uncovering effective solutions and inspiring change.