Join us for this interactive session, updated each year with fresh, relevant guidance on the unique legal issues surrounding digital journalism and technology. Come prepared with real-life problems and questions … Learn about this subject.
The Revenue Roundup: 6 Idea$ to Monetize Your Newsroom
Looking for some fresh revenue streams? Our seven experts present lightning talks (five minutes or less) on ideas that go beyond advertising, events and subscriptions.
Early-Career Tips From our 2016 MJ Bear Fellows
Hear inspiring examples of how early-career journalists are redefining our industry, our use of technology and our day-to-day jobs. Our newest MJ Bear Fellows, selected for their innovative projects, will … Learn about this subject.
Keeping it Together When the Newsroom is Everywhere
Technology is only half the battle in managing a staff and workflow across time zones, languages, physical space and geographic boundaries. We’ll talk with newsroom managers who are successfully working … Learn about this subject.
Getting into the Weed: Launching a Successful Niche Digital Media Product
Journalism covering cannabis has moved well beyond close-up photos of strains in magazine centerfolds. A community that is millions strong is engaging with weed news on plenty of mainstream and … Learn about this subject.
Hang Time: How Long Does Your Audience Stay With Your Data?
Do people actually interact with interactives? How do you make your audience feel emotionally connected with your data? The Berliner Morgenpost’s Moritz Klack will discuss how to create more engaging … Learn about this subject.
Knocking Down the Language Barrier
Whether we’re talking about the migrant routes in Europe, countries where multiple languages are spoken or conversations around terrorism and extremism, hot-button topics in the news involve a broad range … Learn about this subject.
Reaching Unexpected Audiences With New Platforms
New platforms represent an opportunity to connect with your audience in innovative ways. But they also offer the opportunity to find audiences you didn’t expect. Although this can put you … Learn about this subject.
What Journalists Can Learn from Game Designers About Engagement
Game designers know how to create immersive and transformational storytelling experiences, using rigorous user feedback testing and rapid iteration. Closing keynote speaker Lindsay Grace, head of American University’s Game Lab … Learn about this subject.
It Just Got Personal: Engagement via Chat Apps
Chat apps have emerged as a high-touch, high-engagement opportunity for newsrooms around the world. In particular, Snapchat has quickly risen to become an exciting tool for sharing creative stories with … Learn about this subject.