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Social Media | April 15, 2016
Social media has blurred the line between journalism and activism, but important differences remain, ISOJ panelists say
The question of what is the difference between journalism and activism animated the discussion during a panel at the International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) on Friday, April 15. Panelists agreed that although the line between the two has become harder to discern in the age of social media, there are still some important and … Read More
Featured | April 15, 2016
Success of nonprofit news organizations rests on investing in storytelling, says ISOJ panel
Collaboration and diversity — heard throughout the first day of the International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) — are key to the business model for nonprofit news organizations, which can lead to ground-breaking coverage like The Panama Papers, said panelists on Friday, April 15. Peter Bale, CEO of the Center for Public Integrity, offered the … Read More
Video | April 15, 2016
Producing good journalism and embracing video are important strategies for adapting to digital change, says New York Times editor at ISOJ
The strategy of The New York Times for adapting to dynamic change in the consumption and production of news, according to Kinsey Wilson, is to persist in making and offering good journalism. Wilson, The Times’ editor of innovation and strategy, and executive vice-president of product and technology, opened the 17th International Symposium on Online Journalism … Read More
Revenue | April 15, 2016
Advertising is still relevant, multiple revenue sources are key and ad blocking is a concern, say news executives at ISOJ
Executives from a variety of media organizations told the audience at the 17thInternational Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) on Friday, April 15, that advertising can still subsidize journalism, multiple revenue streams are necessary and that ad blocking is a major concern but could also be an opportunity. As chair, Jeff Jarvis, professor and director of … Read More
Distribution | April 15, 2016
Distributed content creates challenges and forces newsrooms to adapt, editors tell ISOJ audience
Publishers increasingly are using Facebook, Google and other social media platforms to distribute content to readers. Whether journalism will survive in a media ecosystem where publishers do not control all of their distribution channels — the topic for the opening panel of the International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) on Friday, April 15. Panel chair … Read More
Research | April 12, 2016
Scholars to present research on topics such as virtual reality, media economics and viral news
Academic research covering a wide spectrum of online journalism — including using virtual worlds to tell stories, omnipresent journalism, the journalistic use of Twitter and journalists’ views on information security — will be presented at the International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ). Two panels, one each on Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, will … Read More
International | April 8, 2016
International journalists to discuss their creative solutions for working in adverse media environments
Being creative is one thing many reporters are capable of, especially international journalists who are determined to overcome financial and political barriers preventing them from doing their jobs: keeping citizens informed. A panel at the 17th International Symposium on Online Journalism(ISOJ) featuring six journalists from around the world will gather in Austin, Texas on Saturday, … Read More
Keynote | April 1, 2016
Silicon Valley’s “most feared and well-liked” journalist, Kara Swisher, will talk about tech and journalism
Two years ago, New York Magazine called Kara Swisher “Silicon Valley’s most feared and well-liked journalist.” On April 16, the intrepid reporter, successful editor, renowned tech columnist and author will share her extensive knowledge on the convergence of the media and tech industries, as a keynote speaker at the 17th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ). According to … Read More
Registration | March 29, 2016
ISOJ tickets sold out, but live video will be available in English and Spanish; attendees coming from 40 countries
Registration for the 17th annual International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) has reached capacity and is now closed. However, live streaming of the event will be available at online.journalism.utexas.edu, including a special channel with simultaneous translation to Spanish. Additionally, social media users can keep up with conference activities via the hashtag #ISOJ on Twitter. Updates … Read More
Keynote | March 29, 2016
Leaders of five news organizations will discuss nonprofit journalism in the United States
Philadelphia’s two daily newspapers made news earlier this year by heading down the path to becoming nonprofit operations, a business model very familiar to leaders of five top nonprofit journalism news outlets who will gather Friday, April 15, at the 2016 International Symposium on Online Journalism. The special keynote panel will be chaired by Emily … Read More