The Facebook Journalism Project, announced this week, is the company’s biggest effort to date to build a news ecosystem into the network. The project, announced on the Facebook Media blog, includes a number of programmes to engage news organisations, journalists, and consumers… Continue Reading
Immersive journalism – using virtual reality to put people inside a reconstruction of an event – is as close as you can get to experiencing an event without actually being there and, according to the journalist who is pioneering virtual… Continue Reading
Jeff Bezos’ takeover of the Washington Post has fuelled the company’s transformation into a leader in digital content, according to WaPo president Stephen Hills. Amazon founder Bezos bought the post for some $250 million in 2013, and his experience in… Continue Reading
The Onion is one of the best known satirical publications in the world, and like many other digital publishers it bolsters advertising revenue with branded content consistent with the tone of the rest of the site. Unlike most other publishers, this means… Continue Reading
I have been at Web Summit this week, learning about how emerging technologies are shaping the future of journalism and society. Branding is essential for anyone in the business of publishing, both for media companies and for those brands seeking… Continue Reading