Social media editor of the New York Times Liz Heron at news:rewired – media in motion: “Be strategic, be different, and strive for meaningful interactions – don’t be content to skate on social media’s surface”
LIVE: Session 1A – Online video
Most publishers will have at least dipped their toe into the pool of online video, but what does it take to really make a splash in this area, and reap the traffic rewards? This session will feature innovative case studies of cutting-edge online video which can enhance the way content is presented and shared, as well as top tips from experienced online video journalists, publishers and those leading key developments in web-native video about the opportunities to be exploited through the online medium.
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LIVE: Session 1B – Paid-for content models
How can we to make money from online content? That is the million dollar question in the news industry today and one which continues to be answered in many different ways. As we move into another year it’s time to return to the debate and look at how the main models being pursued in the industry today which can be adopted by both national news titles as well as more niche outlets and magazine publishers, be it through app subscriptions, a bold paywall or a more metered approach. This session will also look at how Apple’s Newsstand, which was released in October, has increased app downloads for magazine publishers
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LIVE: Keynote – Liz Heron, social media editor, New York Times
In the keynote speech at news:rewired – media in motion social media editor of the New York Times Liz Heron will discuss the how the news organisation is using social platforms for creative distribution and community engagement
How to follow today’s news:rewired journalism conference
Journalism.co.uk’s news:rewired – media in motion conference is taking place at MSN HQ, London.
Follow the #newsrw hashtag on Twitter and use the term to search for blog posts, videos and photographs.
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Announcing online influence-measuring platform Kred as sponsor of news:rewired
With a week to go until news:rewired – media in motion Journalism.co.uk is pleased to announce Kred as the latest sponsor of the one-day digital journalism conference
Six things to ‘forget’ to make better video
Multimedia journalist, blogger and lecturer Adam Westbrook shares six lessons he recommends be forgotten by those who wish to be innovative in online video journalism, one of the topics to be discussed at news:rewired – media in motion
Ten interesting articles on social media optimisation
In a session on social media optimisation at news:rewired – media in motion, Nate Lanxon, editor, Wired.co.uk; Chris Hamilton, social media editor, BBC News; Martin Belam, user experience lead, the Guardian; and Darren Waters, head of devices and social media, MSN UK will explain how they reach audiences with social media. Here are links to articles with interesting facts and figures on SMO.
Announcing Business Wire as the lunch sponsor of news:rewired – media in motion
With just two weeks until news:rewired – media in motion we’re proud to announce Business Wire as the sponsor of lunch on the day of the event
A Wordle to show who is coming to news:rewired – media in motion
We have also created a Wordle to illustrate the representation of companies at the digital journalism conference on 3 February, based on the delegates attending