The document presents 15 key updates for digital media enthusiasts, emphasizing innovations in journalism for 2015, including next-gen video, immersive storytelling, and the rise of audio content. It highlights new tools, methods for social sourcing, and the need for personalized news distribution and coding skills. Additionally, it discusses evolving revenue streams and the impact of technology on journalism practices.

1. SNACKABLE IDEAS
PRESENTS
by @jeremycaplan
15 THINGS TO KNOW
for 2015
Updates for digital media junkies
bit.ly/ninjanext
Today’s Links:
DADDYHOOD

2. Today’s Agenda
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New Looks for
Journalism
Media in New
Shapes & Sizes
What’s Ahead for
Journalism
#NewVisuals #FreshForms #WhatsNext
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1.
Next-Gen Video
Next-gen video is interactive,
w/ paths, links & layers
SUMMARY

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5. 2007: Funny Or Die
THEN AND NOW
2015: Racontr
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7. bit.ly/jcvidlinks
M A K E I N T E R A C T I V E V I D E O S
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2.
Snow Flurries
Momentum is building for
immersive storytelling
SUMMARY

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10. Immersive Storytelling
The Snow Flurry Approach
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Creative MultimediaIn-Depth StoriesFocus on Design
Blending photo, video + textRolling contentClean, simple presentation
Mic
QUARTZ VOX

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FIVE
THIRTY THE MARSHALL
PROJECT
THE INTERCEPT
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3.
Interactive Images

12. Data world = a new golden
age for infographics
SUMMARY

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Newsbound
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Vox Card Stacks
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Snazzy New Tools
We’re moving beyond
smartphone cameras
SUMMARY

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Bubl
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360.TV Cam

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PlexiDrone
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Lytro
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eyefi 78
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5.
Social Sourcing
Spot stories before they
go viral
SUMMARY

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Upworthy
Buzzfeed
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6.
Secret Stories

23. The social backlash is
well underway
SUMMARY
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7.
The Last Blogs

24. The appeal of individual
blogs is fading
SUMMARY
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Audio Renaissance
Audio is the new video;
new networks are rising
SUMMARY

27. P O D C A S T S A R E O N T H E R I S E
I N T E R V I E W S
N A R R AT I V E S
C O N V E R S AT I O N S
TA L E S
N E W A U D I E N C E S F O R A U D I O

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9.
Micro Design
Not mobile first.
Mobile only.
SUMMARY
CIRCA Watchup

29. AJ+
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Snapseed
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Additional Notes: bit.ly/ninjamobile
8 Handy Mobile Apps for Efficiency
TASKS CALENDAREMAIL READING
NOTES CAMERAPODCASTS PHOTO EDITING
TOODLEDO BOXER REFRESH INSTAPAPER
EVERNOTE DOWNCAST CAMERA+ SNAPSEED

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10.
Wearable News
Wearables for data? Maybe.
Consumption? Not yet.
SUMMARY

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11.
Tiny Tailoring
Personalization is changing
news distribution
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12.
Magic Money
Many new revenue streams
value service over content
SUMMARY
A New Multifaceted Approach
Narratively’s Revenue Streams
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Sponsorship
Syndication
Custom Content
Events
Supplying high-quality content for use in education
Creating content commissioned by companies
Drawing paid attendees and sponsors to local events
Selling special ebooks and special content collectionsPremium Content
Providing sponsors with subtle branding on and off the site
Giving members extra benefits, access and discountsMembership
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Multimedia Services
Producing photos and video pieces for local
organizations, businesses and individuals

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Social Media Services
Consulting with organizations, businesses
and individuals on social media execution
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Education
Providing in-person training or online classes
for businesses, organizations or individuals
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New News Organization
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70 Events
Texas Tribune plans almost-weekly events,
from panel discussions to a big ideas festival

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2000 attendees
$225/ticket
@Texas Tribune Festival
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CrowdFunding
Beyond Kickstarter
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Kickstarter

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From local coverage to topical focus
Journalism Content Site Specialization
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Overlap
Geographic
Demographic
Psychographic
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Social Ads
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Real Time Ads
MinnPost
To find out more about the sites and data used in this
presentation, here are some follow-up sources and resources
Sources and Resources
‣ bit.ly/localsites = J-Lab’s list of 1250+ local U.S. sites
‣ submojour.net = Research on Journalism Startups
‣ bit.ly/cjrstartups = Columbia Journalism Review Startup Coverage
‣ niemanlab.org/encyclo = Nieman Lab’s Future of News Encyclopedia
‣ bit.ly/ejlinks = Resource Board on Entrepreneurial Journalism
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13.
Most Wanted

40. New talent is needed:
coding/analytics/social/+
SUMMARY Supplementing reporting, writing and editing with new strengths
Journalism Skills for 2015
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Photo, Video, Audio
Multimedia
Building Community
Social Media
Numbers & Graphics
Data & Design
Digital Flexibility
Coding
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Business
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14.
Bionic Publishing

41. Bots can cover sports,
weather, stocks & more
SUMMARY
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Narrative Science
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Automated Insights
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The best way to create triggers to automate common tasks
IFTTT (IF This, Then That)
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+ Resources
Useful resources for staying up to date
New Sites and Startups
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BetaLi.st ProductHunt.co JournalismTools
New Sites and Resources New Startups Ranked pinterest.com/JournalismTools
ProductHunt

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BetaLi.st
pinterest.com/journalismtools
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@jeremycaplan
Today’s Links
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Jeremy Caplan
Director of Education
Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
jeremy@jeremycaplan.com
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