A rugby match in Scotland made news this weekend, and not just because the Scots stomped the English 15-9. According to published reports, it was the first international sports event ever to be screened live in hi-def 3-D. The London…
Live in 3-D
Stay tuned for “State of the Media”
A must read for every journalist or anyone who cares about the profession is the Project for Excellence in Journalism’s annual State of the News Media Report. This will be the fifth year of the report, which is scheduled for…
Digital news outlets expand
With news being displayed on screens in New York taxis and at gas pumps across the country, the latest entry in 24/7 news should come as no surprise. The Los Angeles Times is using digital billboards to reach drivers stuck…
Perfect pitch
Too many good stories never make it on TV because they fail the “pitch test.” With resources tight and air time limited, news managers aren’t going to green light every story idea. If you want the opportunity to tell a…
A multimedia bag of tricks
USA Today has been in the multimedia game for a long time. At a recent conference, senior designer Juan Thomassie shared his top tips for producing interactive stories online. Among his key points: The content often suggests the best ways…
Looking for multimedia journalists to lead the way
The Richmond Times Dispatch is a paper with a long history – it’s been around in one form or another for more than 100 years. But this newspaper, like so many other news organizations, is trying to re-invent itself in…