Push alerts raise a critical question: Where’s the line between user appreciation and user tolerance limits? Do we only push breaking news? Only scores from favorite sports teams? We’ll discuss … Learn about this subject.
I Screwed Up (And You Will, Too)
Everyone likes to talk about their digital successes but there’s often a lot to learn from honest failure. Two journalism innovators talk about theirs–what they did wrong, what good came … Learn about this subject.
Innovative Ways to Cover the 2012 Election
Before 2012 arrives, learn what you’ll need to know about building and maintaining an election site. Developers will discuss using the best (cheap or free) sources for results data, social … Learn about this subject.
A Conversation on the Front Lines of the Arab Revolution
As the Arab Spring turns into the Arab Fall, we’ll explore what’s it like to be on the front lines of the revolutions and protests that transfixed the world and … Learn about this subject.
Race, Gender and Technology: The Third Rail?
A panel of digital journalists will confront questions of diversity often lost in the new media technology and economy discussion: Who is online? Who is innovating? What’s the environment for … Learn about this subject.
Digital Media in the Cloud: A Conversation with Vivek Kundra
Vivek Kundra, who served the Obama administration as the first federal Chief Information Officer, will be joined by Tom Ashbrook, host of 90.9 WBUR’s “On Point,” in a discussion exploring … Learn about this subject.
‘Once Upon a Datum’: Telling Visual Stories
Armed with some quick tips and freely available tools, you, no matter your level of coding knowledge, can make simple, effective and engaging interactive data visualizations, such as charts and … Learn about this subject.
Gaming Your Audience
Gamification means more than just slapping some game devices on a site. Game mechanics should be applied thoughtfully and with specific goals in mind that engage users and encourage certain … Learn about this subject.
SMO Is the New SEO
Social Media Optimization may be as important as Search Engine Optimization for content distribution, but far different rules apply. Learn what they are, plus how to drive the distribution of … Learn about this subject.
You Can’t Duck The Math: Entrepreneurial Journalism
Whether you’re planning to strike out on your own or spend your career working for The Woman, everybody must understand the economics of online: the market, the audience, ad vs. … Learn about this subject.