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How to create a culture of analytics

This piece examines how NPR made its analytics more accessible to its reporters, building a culture around analytics.

Metrics are sometimes a foreign concept to reporters, who may not have full access to analytics or an understanding of how to analyze analytics. NPR created a culture around analytics by building a dashboard designed for its staff members, giving them a better understanding of how readers are connecting with NPR’s work online.