Reddit and the First Amendment: Day 4 at SXSW18
We’re nearly to the finish line, and this week seems like it’s going faster and faster. Historically, day four is when everyone starts getting tired, and I definitely felt myself hit a wall.
News & Journalism
Hands-on with emerging tech and trust issues in journalism: SXSW day 3
We’re halfway done, and it’s flying by. I only made it to one panel today, but spent a good amount of time in the the Trade Show seeing new and innovative tech. Augmented Audio VR and AR get all the buzz it seems. Another technology that alters your senses in the environment around you is […]
Journalism in the Age of Terrorism
In an era when terrorist organizations like ISIS are seen as a very real and constant threat to public safety, reporting from conflict zones has become increasingly dangerous for journalists.
Betsy Reed of The Intercept Discusses Translating News Narratives To Twitter
Day three of South by Southwest provided a wide variety of new and interesting panels. The Breaking Thru a Tweet Driven News Cycle & Culture panel featured industry professionals discussing how news outlets can maintain their depth of content in an age dominated by the convenience of digital brevity. Speakers included Anna Holmes of Topic.com, Jenna […]
Brian Stelter on the future of Facebook and news
Perhaps one of the most timely panels during day one of SXSW was the Facebook and Publishers: The Evolution Of News panel. Speakers included Sarah Fischer of Axios, Steve Rosenbaum of Magnify Media, Alex Hardiman of Facebook, and Brian Stelter of CNN. Hardiman who is the head of news products at Facebook discussed the many ways […]
Preview: Uncovering the Story – PTSD Among Journalists
As a Texas State Journalism & Mass Communication alum, Chris Elley has developed a career that is diverse and innovative. Throughout his career, he has worked in multiple industries, including television, entertainment, journalism and creative branding. Some of Chris’ past work includes designing and executing branding efforts for clients such as Ironman and NBC, as […]
Preview: Investigative Journalism in the Social Media Age
Social media and our ever-evolving digital landscape have a significant impact on the way we receive and share news. Last year, over 67% of U.S. adults reported getting at least some of their news on social media. Twitter is the most popular platform for users seeking their news on social media and has become a […]