June 2012

Posts published in June 2012

A Wordle to show who is coming to #newsrw – full stream ahead

With just two weeks to go we’ve had a look at the latest list of delegates and created the Wordle below, to show the representation of companies expected on the day

You can also see a list of the speakers due to present on the day here (we may still have a couple to add in the coming week), as well as a list of delegates here.

Buy tickets for the event – which takes place on Friday 13 July at MSN UK, Victoria, London – at this link before they sell out. And here’s the agenda to get an idea of the choice of sessions on the day.

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Need a hotel while attending #newsrw? The Georgian House offers discount for delegates

Ahead of news:rewired – full stream ahead we have been asked by some delegates about where to stay nearby. As a result we’re pleased to say The Georgian House is offering conference delegates a 10 per cent discount on its online room rate.

The four-star bed and breakfast is located near to Victoria Station and just a 10 to 15 minute walk from the event venue at MSN UK, Cardinal Place, 100 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5JL.

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Liveblogging and beyond: Six examples of innovative digital real-time reporting

One of the sessions at the news:rewired – full stream ahead digital journalism conference will look at how news sites are innovating in providing real-time updates via liveblogs and live streams of news.

Here are five examples of innovations in live digital news reporting, including from BBC News, ITV News and the Wall Street Journal, all of which will be represented by speakers in the session at news:rewired.

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Chartbeat is latest sponsor of news:rewired – full stream ahead

We are pleased to announce real-time website data company Chartbeat as the latest sponsor of news:rewired – full stream ahead, Journalism.co.uk’s latest digital journalism conference.

The one-day conference, being held at MSN UK’s offices in Victoria on Friday 13 July, will be focused on the latest tools, techniques and tips on how to produce the best journalism online and make it earn its keep, with innovative case studies from the industry.

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What to expect from news:rewired – full stream ahead

An overview of news:rewired – full stream ahead, with details of what is happening, who should attend and who is speaking.

Most of the tickets have now been sold so get yours before the event sells out.

What? news:rewired is a one-day conference focusing on the latest developments in digital journalism. Throughout the day more than 30 speakers will share case studies and best practice.

Topics for this event include data journalism, social media and verification.

It’s the seventh news:rewired event and is organised by Journalism.co.uk.

When? Friday, 13 July. 8.45am (for 9.30am start) to 5.30pm, followed by networking drinks.

Where? MSN (Microsoft) HQ, London. (Address: Cardinal Place, 100 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5JL – see a map and a picture of the easy-to-spot building.)

Book Your Place!

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Collection of verification resources for journalists, ahead of #newsrw

A key issue facing journalists on a daily basis when working on any platform is how to verify information they are receiving. When it comes to working online the need to verify content shared on social media and other forms of user generated content sumbitted online remains just as important. At news:rewired – full stream […]

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