François Nel, researcher, academic and consultant on newsroom and digital business innovation; Tom Standage, digital editor, the Economist; Chris Newell, founder, ImpulsePay; and Alex Watson, head of app development, Dennis Publishing, shared their experiences and successes in getting readers to pay for content
PHOTOS: Slideshow of news:rewired – media in motion
A photo slideshow of images from news:rewired – media in motion
Images by Mark Hakansson
LIVE: Session 2A – Mobile reporting
Paul Gallagher, head of online content, the Manchester Evening News; Nick Martin, Sky News correspondent; Ben Fawkes, audio content manager, SoundCloud; and Christian Payne, social technologist, mobile story maker share their tips for mobile phone reporting
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LIVE: Session 2B – Social media optimisation
Nate Lanxon, editor, Wired.co.uk; Chris Hamilton, social media editor, BBC News; Martin Belam, user experience lead, the Guardian; and Darren Waters, head of devices and social media, MSN UK discuss social media optimisation
#newsrw: Three key social media tips from the New York Times’ Liz Heron
Social media editor of the New York Times Liz Heron at news:rewired – media in motion: “Be strategic, be different, and strive for meaningful interactions – don’t be content to skate on social media’s surface”
LIVE: Session 1A – Online video
Most publishers will have at least dipped their toe into the pool of online video, but what does it take to really make a splash in this area, and reap the traffic rewards? This session will feature innovative case studies of cutting-edge online video which can enhance the way content is presented and shared, as well as top tips from experienced online video journalists, publishers and those leading key developments in web-native video about the opportunities to be exploited through the online medium.
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LIVE: Session 1B – Paid-for content models
How can we to make money from online content? That is the million dollar question in the news industry today and one which continues to be answered in many different ways. As we move into another year it’s time to return to the debate and look at how the main models being pursued in the industry today which can be adopted by both national news titles as well as more niche outlets and magazine publishers, be it through app subscriptions, a bold paywall or a more metered approach. This session will also look at how Apple’s Newsstand, which was released in October, has increased app downloads for magazine publishers
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LIVE: Keynote – Liz Heron, social media editor, New York Times
In the keynote speech at news:rewired – media in motion social media editor of the New York Times Liz Heron will discuss the how the news organisation is using social platforms for creative distribution and community engagement
How to follow today’s news:rewired journalism conference
Journalism.co.uk’s news:rewired – media in motion conference is taking place at MSN HQ, London.
Follow the #newsrw hashtag on Twitter and use the term to search for blog posts, videos and photographs.
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Announcing online influence-measuring platform Kred as sponsor of news:rewired
With a week to go until news:rewired – media in motion Journalism.co.uk is pleased to announce Kred as the latest sponsor of the one-day digital journalism conference