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MoJo insights: 'Thumb engaging' stories and the importance of citizen journalism

Mobile storytelling expert and co-founder of #HashtagOurStories, Yusuf Omar talks about his favourite platforms for mobile journalism, and shares insights into the latest trends and challenges. Spoiler alert: He doesn't mention Snapchat once.

Author

Simone Flueckiger

Date

2018-02-28 09:48

Facebook expert group draws global support

Whether we like it or not, technology platforms, as de facto publishers, are rapidly reshaping journalism, and the future of the news industry.

Author

WAN-IFRA

Date

2017-05-26 13:29

Trends in Newsrooms 2: Snapping up young audiences

News organisations covet creating a meaningful connection with millennials and Gen Zers, with many investing heavily in new storytelling formats and social networks to engage with them. One way to reach this younger demographic that's becoming increasingly popular is to create content specifically for Snapchat.

Author

Simone Flueckiger

Date

2017-05-18 14:00

How tech companies have changed the way journalism operates

A new report explores the massive impact the rise of tech giants and platforms has had on journalism.

Author

Simone Flueckiger

Date

2017-04-04 10:01

A new shadow over freedom of the press

The spreading of fake news, lies, and hate speech on social media platforms is in itself a highly alarming phenomenon, but it is also a great and dangerous threat to the freedom of the press and professional news organisations, writes Marcelo Rech, President of the World Editors Forum and Editorial Vice-President of Brazil's Grupo RBS.

Author

WAN-IFRA External Contributor

Date

2017-01-30 15:51

Pictoline’s winning recipe: serve millennials visual snacks on social

Mexican visual media startup Pictoline appears to have found the ideal recipe for creating high engagement with its quickly growing audience: serve up arresting illustrations that millennials love to devour on the social platform of their choice. In other words, know your users, stupid!

Author

Simone Flueckiger

Date

2016-11-03 17:00

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