It is imperative for companies to make data more visual and interactive for clients. People now want to be a part of the conversation. By thinking about the audience, companies can create visuals which resonate with their clients and are meaningful to everyone involved.
The new SXSW Interactive Sports Track allows attendees insight into various aspects of sports media. Panelists Kevin Arnovitz, Kathleen Hessert, Jonathan Abrams, Johnny Ludden and Tom James discussed the future of the sports beat reporter in today’s social world.
Storify co-founder Burt Herman joined a renowned group of panelists in a discussion about data and the stories we want to tell. Words are powerful tools and creating narratives allows people to connect with one another. This panel gave insight into how imperative it is to use data as narratives in
Journalism is evolving into a more engaging, consumer-oriented format. The problem is that many institutions are slow to adopt and are essentially constrained by their content management systems. So what can journalists and educators do to get with the times?
Kathleen Hessert is the Founder and CEO of Buzz Manager and Sports Media Challenge, a social media consulting and online monitoring and measuring company. Hessert wowed the crowd and panel at “Sports Media: The Beat Goes Gone?” with key advice for how athletes, coaches and teams must create their own brand utilzing tools like social […]
Aron Pilhofer, The New York Times Interactive editor talked with me about the importance of teaching data journalism in schools, as well as how imperative it is for students to utilize social media. He emphasized that students need to take initiative in developing skills and that excelling at one thing is key in journalism today. […]
David Plotz, Editor of Slate Magazine and Evan Ratliff, Founder & Editor of The Atavist discussed how long-form journalism can prevail in this age of 140 characters or less. Plotz and Ratliff offered examples of how they utilize consumer interaction and engagement to drive traffic.