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?
What if we someday look to the government technologist as a Web superstar? An innovation idol? A technology trailblazer?
“Those who tell stories rule the world”
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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.