How can journalists find stories in data and how can they present these stories in an engaging way? This workshop session at the news:rewired conference, in London, looked into the matter…
As it happened: New models in local media
How do regional outlets see their role in their community in the digital age – and is it sustainable? This panel at the news:rewired conference, in London today, looked at new approaches to funding and storytelling local media outlets are taking.
As it happened: Christopher Meighan’s keynote speech
Christopher Meighan, director for digital news design and presentation, and emerging news products, with the Washington Post, opened the news:rewired conference in London today. Over the last year, Chris has worked on the Post’s new national product suite, tablet and smartphone apps, a new desktop site, a mobile website, as well as a presence on […]
As it happened: Skills, tips and tools for working with eyewitness media
Knowing the quickest way to find stories, sources and media puts journalists ahead of the competition, but that’s no good if the information turns out to be fake.
As it happened: The Wild West of social media
News on social media is still a lawless landscape to some extent, and getting it wrong can prove very expensive.
In this opening panel, speakers will discuss audience attitudes to being bombarded by journalists on social networks; copyright and crediting; and the risk of vicarious trauma in newsrooms.