Experts from Buzzfeed, Ultra Social, IBT Media and First Draft discussed how newsrooms can engage audiences through live video reports at news:rewired
6 ways to prepare your newsroom for live video
As it happened: Kickstarting R&D culture in European newsrooms
Starting up a new project can be tricky – from funding it to implementing new workflows in the organisation, there are many factors to consider along the way. This session brings together three funding recipients of Google’s Digital News Initiative (DNI) to discuss the projects they are currently working on. Session sponsored by Google, with: Sarah […]
As it happened: Digital security for journalists
This workshop will outline the basics of information security for newsrooms, explaining why journalists should be concerned with online privacy in the first place – led by Silkie Carlo, policy officer (technology), Liberty. There are limited places available on this workshop. A sign-up form will be sent to delegates closer to the event.
5 ways to tackle fake news
The invasion of “fake news” has unsettled both the creators and consumers of news, muddying the relationship between publishers and their audience
As it happened: Making data visualisations and interactives work on mobile
Learn from data teams in newsrooms about the practical ups and downs of making their work more mobile-friendly. • Colleen McEnaney, graphics editor, The Wall Street Journal • Martin Stabe, head of interactive news, The Financial Times Moderated by: John Crowley, editor-in-chief, International Business Times UK
As it happened: Automation in the newsroom
We’ve heard a lot of about robot journalism, including some concerned voices. But how can automation help editorial teams and what resources are required to power these projects? With: • Reg Chua, executive editor for editorial operations, data & innovation, Reuters • Susanne Weber, language technology producer, BBC News Labs • Jill Petzinger, reporter, Quartz Moderated […]
As it happened: Live video on social media
Our opening panel will discuss the impact live video on Facebook and other social networks can have on audience engagement, from the formats that work best, to the technology, the workflows and the ethical considerations needed before a successful live stream. • Andy Dangerfield, UK social media editor, BuzzFeed News • Sue Llewellyn, founder, Ultra Social • Alfred Joyner, head […]
As it happened: From fake news to misidentifying suspects: Best practices for tackling the misinformation ecosystem
In this keynote, Claire Wardle, who leads strategy and research at First Draft, will consider the whole spectrum of the misinformation ecosystem, and using research about audience behaviour and social psychology, will outline ways that newsrooms can start tackling the issues associated with fake news, hoaxes, misattributed and manipulated content that surfaces online.
A big thank you to EidosMedia, Newsflare and RacontR for supporting newsrewired
The next newsrewired digital journalism conference takes place on 8 February at Reuters in London, and the Journalism.co.uk team would like to thank our latest sponsors, EidosMedia, Newsflare, and RacontR ,for helping to make the event possible.