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The opening session of the news:rewired conference looked at how news outlets are using different digital tools to help communicate the latest information to digital audiences in breaking news situations.
The speakers are:
- Chris Hamilton, social media editor, BBC News
- Justine Mackinnon, co-founder, CrisisMappersUK and community leader, Ushahidi
- Paul Quigley, chief executive, NewsWhip Spike
- Jason Mills, editor, web, ITV News
The discussion was moderated by Laura Oliver, community manager, the Guardian
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‘Breaking’ is one of the most overused words in journalism. There’s an obsession with being first. Better analysis is what’s needed.