The success of Serial – and the mobile-friendly nature of podcasts – has put the medium back on the map for many media organisations. During a session at the news:rewired conference, today in London, freelance investigative journalist Maeve McClenaghan (above, right) outlined her top tips for a successful, monetised investigative podcast:
How Serial podcast engages an online community
“We’re having a moment where a distinctive voice is more valuable in news”, explains Kristen Taylor, audience development specialist and community editor for the second season of Serial, the award-winning podcast phenomenon. Opening the news:rewired conference, today in London, Taylor said publishers’ traditional focus was on statistics for audience feedback, but she outlined a handful […]
Tips for verifying eyewitness media from WSJ, BBC and Reuters
Quick access to breaking news stories places journalists ahead of their competitors, prompting for success. But, what ensures the material is reliable enough to be in the public eye?