Online Journalism

“Journalism needs to find new benefits from new marketing strategies and measurement tactics.” Briggs’ last chapter in JournalismNext focuses in on “the fundamentals of building an audience online”: Tracking one’s content Web analysts Search engine optimization (SEO) Effective headline writing for the Web Distribution through social media Our author begins by pointing out that “management […]

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When you view a news story online, you typically expect to see either pictures or video accompanying the story. But you don’t typically find audio accompanying those stories. “Somehow audio has been considered the ‘invisible’ medium,” said Karin Hogh, a podcast expert. “However, if done right, audio can be as powerful in journalism as written […]

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Podcasts used to be an unknown feature on iTunes, but has now escalated into one of the most powerful tools an online journalist can use. Briggs explains how you can create full-featured segments that imitate radio episodes and post them on your blog for your followers. Audio Journalism is the next big thing for journalism […]

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Audio journalism from Edward R. Murrow. 1945.   Sounds are a bit like smells. Just like a scent can transport you to your childhood, so can a certain sound transport you to another place. In Chapter 6 of “JournalismNext” Mark Briggs argues…

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Being prepared by having some kind of mobile technology with you at all times is key to being a successful journalist and capturing news right as it happens. Because of the development in technology over the past few years, all a journalist needs at bare minimum is a cell phone. But that cell phone needs […]

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Prollyisnotprobably is one of the most influential fix gear bike sites on the entire planet. From product reviews, news, photos, fashion, and much more, John Watson brings info to his audience with swift speed. He is the blogger I wish … Continue reading →

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“A picture’s worth 1,000 words.” That’s the cliché that you’ve probably heard plenty of times through your life, but at times a picture is more effective at telling a story than words. Or as Briggs puts it, “journalism without photographs is like writing without verbs.” Briggs starts the chapter by outlining the technical side of […]

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Making audio journalism visible Audio journalism is important and relevant for a variety of reasons, the primary one being that audio can lend itself better in situations where the subject may not want to be revealed on camera. It can help build a more textured and layered experience for audiences, and moreover, can add to […]

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Summary: “Audio can be as powerful in journalism as written articles or even TV and video.” Karin Hoegh, podcasting expert in Denmark. Audio journalism: Painting sound pictures – Importance: “Helps build a more textured, layered experience” Briggs; unmatched characteristics: Presence: On location boosts credibility and interest Emotions: “Tone of voice, expressions, intonation and pauses can […]

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