Innovation – Page 4 – International Symposium on Online Journalism

Accountability | April 20, 2018

To investigate corruption issues, Latin American journalists must reinforce their security on all fronts

By César López Linares

Cybersecurity, legal shields and working in alliances are some of the fundamental factors to consider when conducting journalistic investigations on corruption issues in Latin America, according to speakers on the Corruption Coverage panel, held during the 11th Ibero-American Colloquium of Digital Journalism in Austin, Texas on April 15, 2018. The participants of the event, which … Read More

Coloquio | April 20, 2018

Latin American innovators talk comic journalism, interactive graphics, transnational collaboration & diversifying revenue models

By Teresa Mioli and César López Linares

Latin American innovators talk comic journalism, interactive graphics, transnational collaboration and diversifying revenue models Innovators in Latin American journalism joined the Knight Center for the 11th Iberian American Colloquium on Digital Journalism on April 15, sharing lessons on new storytelling formats, ways to expand reach of a site’s content and revenue models that offer hope … Read More

Accountability | April 20, 2018

Ibero-American journalists innovate in content production by using new technologies and seek to create community

By Paola Nalvarte and César López Linares

The Iberian American Digital Journalism Colloquium, which emerged over the years as an informal post-ISOJ (International Symposium of Online Journalism) conversation among journalists from Latin America, Spain and Portugal attending the symposium, convened an interesting group of innovative journalists for its eleventh edition. Those in attendance shared their experiences and projects at the School of … Read More

Artificial Intelligence | April 19, 2018

Journalists using tools from the future –like blockchain or augmented reality– to enhance, optimize and protect their stories

By César López Linares

Watch video of the tech trends panel discussion from ISOJ 2018. New technologies such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning will be important for journalism in the future, and some news organizations are already using them, according to the members of the panel “What’s Next: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, augmented reality and … Read More

Engagement | April 14, 2018

Newsletters create meaningful connections to news enthusiasts via email

By Angela Bonilla

Watch video of the newsletter panel discussion from ISOJ 2018. With the seeming omnipresence of news and other media, newsletters are a tool to engage with audiences in a brief and an intimate way, according to panelists at the 19th International Symposium on Online Journalism on April 14, 2018. The panel — “NEWSLETTERS: How email, … Read More

Business Models | April 14, 2018

CNN Digital Worldwide editor-in-chief: In a transforming news industry, media needs to promote journalists’ growth

By Sierra Juarez

Watch video of Meredith Artley’s keynote speech and discussion from ISOJ 2018. The news cycle and industry have dramatically shifted in the last several years and news organizations should continue to mirror these transitions, according to Meredith Artley, senior vice president and editor-in-chief for CNN Digital Worldwide. “All things Trump” is among the many forces … Read More

Business Models | April 28, 2017

Latin American and Spanish news sites experiment to reach audience and finance quality journalism

By Paola Nalvarte

(*)For other coverage of the 10th Ibero American Colloquium for Digital Journalism, please see below. In a global context in which the demand for traditional newspapers decreases and in which the use of information and communication technologies grows, journalists are forced to develop ingenious ways in which to deliver their products. Especially in the last … Read More

Accountability in polarized societies (2017)

Featured | April 27, 2017

Independent media panelists share struggles and solutions for reporting in polarized societies

By Jesus Nazario

Watch video of the global independent media panel from ISOJ 2017. During the ever-popular international panel, participants came from all over the globe to the 18th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) to share challenges and solutions to reporting in polarized societies. Krissah Thompson, staff writer for the Washington Post, introduced the speakers and moderated … Read More

Business Models | April 27, 2017

News startups and new business models innovate in search for sustainability

By Mariana Muñoz

Watch video of the news startups panel discussion at ISOJ 2017. To close the 18th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ), journalists and researchers put news startups and sustainability at center stage. Aron Pilhofer, James B. Steele Chair in Journalism Innovation at Temple University, moderated the panel, “News startups and new business models: Innovation in … Read More

Innovation | April 25, 2017

Panelists look at successes and limitations of innovative video formats, including Facebook Live and VR

By Jesús Nazario

Watch the video panel discussion from ISOJ 2017. The audience at the 18th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) heard from journalists, professors and media directors about how news organizations can use innovative video formats to inform and engage with audiences. This was part of the panel “Video everywhere: From live coverage to VR, 360 … Read More