Advancing the Story

The world of broadcast journalism today is all about multimedia. If you’re teaching it, studying it or practicing it, Advancing the Story: Broadcast Journalism in a Multimedia World is for you.

The new second edition of this cutting-edge text includes substantial revisions but retains the essential strengths of the original text: clear instruction on reporting and producing for multiple platforms; real-world examples and advice from professional journalists; discussion questions and hands-on exercises. New screen shots, images and examples are included throughout. There’s also a new focus on the use of social media and mobile devices in gathering and disseminating news.

“No other text does such a thorough job of integrating new media into traditional TV reporting,” says Michael Cremedas of Syracuse University.

“This book is ideal for beginners AND old pros,” says CNN’s Candy Crowley. “It’s a comprehensive how-to, chock full of strategies for journalists in the new age of ‘multi-platforms.’ I learned a lot.”

Media General’s Dan Bradley says it’s also great tool for newsroom managers. “This book should become a standard in many newsrooms around the country as seasoned, single platform journalists are challenged to break out of their comfort zones and tell their stories using more than just one form of delivery.”

Advancing the Story, published by CQ Press, lists for a new low price of $36.95. A series of online learning modules  featuring exercises and video can be purchased separately. “The online resources in particular have great content,” says George Daniels of the University of Alabama. A unique Ongoing Story module allows users to report and write a story from beginning to end.

Educators can request an exam copy directly from CQ Press.  Professional discount available for multiple-copy sales.

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