News
It’s time to get personal with consumers, or get lost
For decades now, journalism has had a tradition of being largely disconnected from its audience. And we didn’t talk much to the people we ostensibly served.
Post Episode 15: Computer programming exposes online price spiking
Journalists use computer programming to track down stories including an underground adoption ring and Amazon favoring its own products in searches. Tampa Bay Times data reporter Eli Murray also joins the show to discuss “zombie campaigns.”
Gimbals: Tips and tools
Overview of the three of the most popular iPhone gimbals on the market: The DJI Osmo Mobile 2, the Zhiyun Smooth 4 and the Freefly Movi Cinema Robot
Gimbals for video: A tool for journalists on the move
Monty Davis, of The Kansas City Star, shares advice on gimbals for video journalism
Gimbals for video: Billie Stock
University of Missouri graduate student, Emily Kummerfeld, tested out various gimbals to produce this feature piece on Bille Stock and her photography business.
RJI Fellow developing tool to measure real-life impact beyond clicks and social shares
Finding the true impact of a story should go beyond just looking at clicks and social shares, says Leezel Tanglao, a data-driven multimedia news leader.
Audio to video: Tips and tools
Provide a visual component for readers, share it on more platforms and reach a wider audience
Epstein: Platform will allow news consumers to dive deeper into audio stories on smart home devices
During an experiment in 2018, the BBC gave audiences the opportunity to dive deeper into topics within an article through a tool called Expander. Now, Michael Epstein of Walking Cinema wants to give news consumers a similar opportunity.
Audio to video: Keep audiograms short and compelling
Amy Eason of CNN Digital shares her tips on creating audiograms
Platypuses: Building careers that bridge editorial and business
Writing your own job description might not be so far away