Slides from Ofcom report launch 13th Sept 2010. Slides and report available here: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/about/how-ofcom-is-run/committees/older-and-disabled-people/research/
Wired Community @ Collingwood Final Report Infoxchange
Wired Community @ Collingwood is a project providing residents of the Collingwood public housing estate in inner Melbourne an opportunity to obtain a network-ready computer at no cost, along with the establishment of an ICT training hub, estate-wide intranet and communications network, email and affordable internet access for residents. This slideshow presentation by Isoquant consulting presents the project's final report.
KT Equal presentation on NGA and Digital InclusionDamian Radcliffe
Slides from a presentation given in Feb 2011 at a conference on "Achieving and sustaining digital engagement." The event was sponsored by KT-Equal and Age UK. Slides from all speakers are available at: http://kt-equal.org.uk/calendar/57/27-Achieving-and-sustaining-digital-engagement
A Curated Conversation on Digital Inclusion held at Sheffield Hallam University January 17th 2012
Early slides individual comments, later slides summary and policy recommendations
Created for an independent study on Media & the Digital Divide, this presentation discusses the latest developments in Municipal Wireless Internet and how they could be leveraged to lessen the divide in urban communities throughout America.
This presentation discusses the social political economy of information and communication technology. The discussion looks at the evolution of mobile technology-mobile communication technology, mobile computing and telecommunication. The discussion is to look at convergence in ICT and how it is impacting on economic growth.
Wired Community @ Collingwood Final Report Infoxchange
Wired Community @ Collingwood is a project providing residents of the Collingwood public housing estate in inner Melbourne an opportunity to obtain a network-ready computer at no cost, along with the establishment of an ICT training hub, estate-wide intranet and communications network, email and affordable internet access for residents. This slideshow presentation by Isoquant consulting presents the project's final report.
KT Equal presentation on NGA and Digital InclusionDamian Radcliffe
Slides from a presentation given in Feb 2011 at a conference on "Achieving and sustaining digital engagement." The event was sponsored by KT-Equal and Age UK. Slides from all speakers are available at: http://kt-equal.org.uk/calendar/57/27-Achieving-and-sustaining-digital-engagement
A Curated Conversation on Digital Inclusion held at Sheffield Hallam University January 17th 2012
Early slides individual comments, later slides summary and policy recommendations
Created for an independent study on Media & the Digital Divide, this presentation discusses the latest developments in Municipal Wireless Internet and how they could be leveraged to lessen the divide in urban communities throughout America.
This presentation discusses the social political economy of information and communication technology. The discussion looks at the evolution of mobile technology-mobile communication technology, mobile computing and telecommunication. The discussion is to look at convergence in ICT and how it is impacting on economic growth.
Digital Exclusion: Implications for Human Services Practitioners SUE WATLING ...Sue Watling
Digital Exclusion: Implications for Human Services Practitioners (2010) SUE WATLING and KARIN CRAWFORD Journal of Technology in Human Services, 28:205–216,
Network Society: A Presentation to the CMI Guernseyguernseywebdesign
Introducing the concepts of network society to the Guernsey branch of the Chartered Management Institue.
Case study led with an emphasis on convergent technologies presented in a case study format.
Analysing Social, Cultural and Economic aspects of evolving technologies.
Big Broadband: Public Infrastructure or Private MonopoliesWayne Caswell
This paper contrasts the different incentives of incumbent ISPs, municipalities and other stakeholders, suggesting that the cost of extending fiber closer to premises is high enough to cause IPSs to cherry pick the most profitable customers, leaving others to fend for themselves. That’s where public broadband comes in, but the politics can pose obstacles for municipalities that want their own networks, so this paper also includes a section explaining the fears of various stakeholders. Incumbent phone companies, for example, fear competition from VoIP alternatives and are using their deep pockets and powerful lobbyists to delay competition as long as they can.
Innovation Accelerators:
Defining Characteristics Among Startup Assistance Organizations by C. Scott Dempwolf, Jennifer Auer, and
Michelle D’Ippolito
Optimal Solutions Group, LLC
College Park, MD 20740
contract number SBAHQ -13-M-0197
Release Date: October 2014
This report was developed under a contract with the Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy, and contains information and analysis that were reviewed by officials of the Office of Advocacy. However, the final conclusions of the report do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Advocacy.
Former and current telecentre.org executive directors present the challenges and opportunities for the telecentre movement in the rapidly changing environment of ICT4D.
This paper intends to show a positive view on changes occurring in communities and social relationships in the age of the network society. With the emergence of new technologies, the meaning of “community” is changing from the traditional neighborhood community, to a group of people that are more tied together in terms of social networks, connected through various networks including computer networks. The hypothesis is that in such communities there are formations of weak ties that connect people with different social backgrounds or communities and thus bring in useful information and connections into one’s life. The effect of weak ties is also significant in process of innovations, which enables small contributions by a large number of people in order to complete a task or an event. Despite early criticism that network society would fragment social ties and families, this essay will explain the positive side of the changes.
Reimagining Technology and Communication for Better Education FuturesUniversity of Sydney
Gerard Goggin, University of Sydney, Keynote address for
2018 NSW Schools Distance Education Symposium, 'The 4C-able Future - Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking' 9-10 August 2018, Sydney
Digital Marketing & Social Media Presentation North Lincolnshire Council Scru...AdeCapon
Digital Marketing & Social Media Presentation to NLC Corporate Scrutiny Panel 25 July 2011. Including how councillors can make better use of social media.
A presentation about definition, extent and reasons for digital divide, impact of the web and attempts to bridge the digital divide. I gave this speech in my ESL class at Portland State University in December 2008
hsns09:Implications of virtual social work: learning for a change-Jackie Raff...Iriss
Jackie Rafferty, Director of Centre for Human Service Technology, University of Southampton.
http://www.chst.soton.ac.uk/
Connected Practice Symposium,Human Services in the Network Society,Changes, Challenges & Opportunities. The Institute for Advanced Studies, Glasgow 14-15 September 2009.
http://connectedpractice.iriss.org.uk/
Digital Exclusion: Implications for Human Services Practitioners SUE WATLING ...Sue Watling
Digital Exclusion: Implications for Human Services Practitioners (2010) SUE WATLING and KARIN CRAWFORD Journal of Technology in Human Services, 28:205–216,
Network Society: A Presentation to the CMI Guernseyguernseywebdesign
Introducing the concepts of network society to the Guernsey branch of the Chartered Management Institue.
Case study led with an emphasis on convergent technologies presented in a case study format.
Analysing Social, Cultural and Economic aspects of evolving technologies.
Big Broadband: Public Infrastructure or Private MonopoliesWayne Caswell
This paper contrasts the different incentives of incumbent ISPs, municipalities and other stakeholders, suggesting that the cost of extending fiber closer to premises is high enough to cause IPSs to cherry pick the most profitable customers, leaving others to fend for themselves. That’s where public broadband comes in, but the politics can pose obstacles for municipalities that want their own networks, so this paper also includes a section explaining the fears of various stakeholders. Incumbent phone companies, for example, fear competition from VoIP alternatives and are using their deep pockets and powerful lobbyists to delay competition as long as they can.
Innovation Accelerators:
Defining Characteristics Among Startup Assistance Organizations by C. Scott Dempwolf, Jennifer Auer, and
Michelle D’Ippolito
Optimal Solutions Group, LLC
College Park, MD 20740
contract number SBAHQ -13-M-0197
Release Date: October 2014
This report was developed under a contract with the Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy, and contains information and analysis that were reviewed by officials of the Office of Advocacy. However, the final conclusions of the report do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Advocacy.
Former and current telecentre.org executive directors present the challenges and opportunities for the telecentre movement in the rapidly changing environment of ICT4D.
This paper intends to show a positive view on changes occurring in communities and social relationships in the age of the network society. With the emergence of new technologies, the meaning of “community” is changing from the traditional neighborhood community, to a group of people that are more tied together in terms of social networks, connected through various networks including computer networks. The hypothesis is that in such communities there are formations of weak ties that connect people with different social backgrounds or communities and thus bring in useful information and connections into one’s life. The effect of weak ties is also significant in process of innovations, which enables small contributions by a large number of people in order to complete a task or an event. Despite early criticism that network society would fragment social ties and families, this essay will explain the positive side of the changes.
Reimagining Technology and Communication for Better Education FuturesUniversity of Sydney
Gerard Goggin, University of Sydney, Keynote address for
2018 NSW Schools Distance Education Symposium, 'The 4C-able Future - Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking' 9-10 August 2018, Sydney
Digital Marketing & Social Media Presentation North Lincolnshire Council Scru...AdeCapon
Digital Marketing & Social Media Presentation to NLC Corporate Scrutiny Panel 25 July 2011. Including how councillors can make better use of social media.
A presentation about definition, extent and reasons for digital divide, impact of the web and attempts to bridge the digital divide. I gave this speech in my ESL class at Portland State University in December 2008
hsns09:Implications of virtual social work: learning for a change-Jackie Raff...Iriss
Jackie Rafferty, Director of Centre for Human Service Technology, University of Southampton.
http://www.chst.soton.ac.uk/
Connected Practice Symposium,Human Services in the Network Society,Changes, Challenges & Opportunities. The Institute for Advanced Studies, Glasgow 14-15 September 2009.
http://connectedpractice.iriss.org.uk/
Beudene Day-care for disabled as a beneficiary of Spoudazo Enterprises, a pub...Spoudazo Enterprises
Beudene Day-care for disabled is a beneficiary of Spoudazo Enterprises situated in Bloemfontein, South Africa who is loving the handicapped and taking care of the most vulnerable of the vulnerable in the community. Have a look to see how you support their work of love.
A manifesto on why Indian social web startups should design applications for the global market.
Nasscom Emerge Delhi January 2010
Startup Saturday StartingUp Mumbai November 2010
Made in India Magazine : Media Kit 2014-15Sunny Pathak
Made in India Magazine is a 100% Australian made lifestyle magazine bringing our multicultural communities, cultures and democracies together by the form of PREMIUM print media. It is a full gloss monthly magazine that has the right mix of Indian, Australian and multicultural stories that will intrigue you.
'Accessibility Beyond the Guidelines' Breakfast at User Vision by Mark Palme...User Vision
The very successful event - Breakfast at User Vision meeting took place on 15th June 2009 at User Vision office in Edinburgh. Our speaker, Mark Palmer - a passionate advocate for accessibility and web standards, gave a talk on the benefits of testing with disabled users. He covered:
* Recruiting for disabled testing
* Challenging our understanding of what is really accessible
* Unusable accessibility
* Issues not fully identified by the WCAG Guidelines
* Usability and Accessibility in conflict
For more info please visit our website: www.uservision.co.uk
Technologies shall be not invasive in the life of a person.
ICT is only a tool, both for information gathering and information delivering. We can elicit useful information through face-to-face discussions, we HAVE TO understand the most suitable interface for users/citizens.
Business fostered. More users, more trust, more engagement, more feedback, more info to be elaborated by third parties.
Only 7 out 450+ cases found as high relevant for user centricity in Europe. Survey (2011). NET-EUCEN D2.1
European services are aligned with the international panorama
“Delivering the public spending cuts facing the new Government will not be easy. But those who argue it will be impossible without slashing services should take a look at BT.” - David Wighton Business and City Editor, The Times May 2010
IMPACT OF COMPUTING ON HUMANITY (IN EVERY ASPECT: DOMESTIC, SOCIAL AND PROFES...Rauf Khalid
IMPACT OF COMPUTING ON HUMANITY (IN EVERY ASPECT: DOMESTIC, SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONALLY) RELATING FROM IT TO CS TO SE.
Definition – What does Computing mean?
Computing is the process of using computer technology to complete a given goal-oriented task.
Interoperability issues for the Deployment of Unified Communications and Inte...idescitation
Access to information holds the key to the empowerment of everybody despite where they are living. This
research is to be carried out in respect of the people living in
developing countries, considering their plight and complex
geographical, demographic, social-economic conditions
surrounding the areas they live, which hinder access to
information and of professionals providing services such as
medical workers, which has led to high death rates and
development
stagnation.
Research
on
Unified
Communications and Integrated Collaborations (UCIC)
system in the health sector of developing countries comes in
to create a possible solution of bridging the digital canyon
among the communities. The aim is to deliver services in a
seamless manner to assist health workers situated anywhere
to be accessed easily and access information which will help
in service delivery. The proposed UCIC system provides the
most immersive telepresence experience for one-to-one or
many-to-many meetings. Extending to locations anywhere in
the world, the transformative platform delivers Ultra-low
operating costs through the use of general purpose networks
and using special lenses and track systems. The aim of this
paper is to identify the interoperability issues anticipated in
the deployment of the UCIC system in the health sector of
developing countries and recommend possible solutions. These
recommendations once adopted and implemented correctly
will bring enhancement to the speed and quality of services
offered by health workers. The capacities of UCIC will help
health workers shorten decision cycles, accelerate service
delivery and save lives by speeding access to information and
by making it possible for all health workers and patients to
collaborate everywhere
Article about Digital transformation in healthcare. It's a summary of my presentation at Tokio international congress of the International Federation of Hospital engineering
The launch of a new research unit to study social services in the network society. The research unit is a joint venture between the Glasgow School of Social Work and the Institute for Research & Innovation in Social Services. The presentation includes reference to a bid for funds from the Institute for Advanced Studies
Presentation on the benefits of digital inclusion. Presented by Leela Damodaran, Professor of Digital Inclusion and Participation at Loughborough University.
Presented on 29 April 2014 at the Digital Inclusion - Policy into Practice - Workshop at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
Digital Inclusion: Why is it important for local government?Moira Clunie
Why is digital inclusion an important consideration for local government? From a presentation to the Association of Local Government Information Managers, ALGIM, November 2008.
Moving Beyond Twitter/X and Facebook - Social Media for local news providersDamian Radcliffe
Slides from a workshop exploring "Moving Beyond Twitter/X and Facebook - Social Media for local news providers"
This presentation outlines social media habits in the US (and globally) and offers suggestions for how local newsrooms can tap into them.
The presentation features key data, user case studies and recommendations for new things to try out.
The presentation was part of the New York Press Association's 2024 spring conference.
https://nynewspapers.com/2024-nypa-spring-conference/
Slides from a workshop exploring "How is AI changing journalism?"
This presentation outlines how newsrooms have been using artificial intelligence (AI) for some time, and how the emergence of Generative AI is accelerating this usage. The presentation outlines use cases, key steps for implementation and some emerging areas and issues to keep an eye on.
The presentation was part of the New York Press Association's 2024 spring conference.
https://nynewspapers.com/2024-nypa-spring-conference/
Lessons from Community-Centered Journalism for Local Journalism ResearchDamian Radcliffe
Slides presented by Regina Lawrence - based on our research - at the 2024 Local Journalism Researchers’ Workshop, March 25-26, 2024 at Duke University. The presentation outlines key points from our research, including: why Community-Centered Journalism matters, the backdrop that it plays out against, and five key challenges for growing this journalistic practice.
After the sobering read seen in our 2022-23 report, this year’s World Press Trends study strikes a more cautiously optimistic note, with more than half of the respondents conveying a positive outlook about their companies’ business prospects for the foreseeable future.
This is despite publishers grappling with challenges on various fronts, including elevated inflation and interest rates, surging paper and printing expenses, continual shifts within advertising markets and audience behaviours, as well as wider geopolitical uncertainty reflected in conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and elsewhere.
Meanwhile, wider strategic challenges such as the surge of Generative AI, changing relationships with platforms and continued challenges to press freedom and freedom of expression, also continue to vex many journalists and publishers.
In response, news publishers are inevitably looking closely at their revenue strategy, investment priorities, areas of focus, cost management, and their stance on areas such as AI and other technologies. We delve into these themes extensively within this report.
This report is primarily based on the findings of an online survey distributed to WAN-IFRA members and other senior media executives between July and September 2023, and was available in four languages (English, French, Spanish and German).
Survey participants were typically members of the senior team at a newspaper or a newspaper group. Based on the information provided by our respondents, a third (66%) are C-Suite (CEOs, Publishers, Managing Directors). A further third is either a Commercial Director/Heads of Strategy or Executive Editor.
We received 175 complete responses from 60 nations around the world. Using classifications developed by the World Bank, 58% of respondents come from developed economies and 42% from developing economies. Our sample also features a wide range of different countries with respondents coming from countries as diverse as Argentina, Canada, Russia, and Indonesia. They also came from some of the world’s largest media markets, including Germany, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Through the data and insights that they provided, we are able to comprehend the attitudes of today’s industry leaders in a variety of business and editorial roles. Their observations, regarding the sector’s present and future, can be seen throughout this report.
As ever, we want to express our appreciation to everyone who participated in this annual survey. This report would not be possible without their contributions.
A huge thank you to all of our contributors: Damian Radcliffe, Dr. Francois Nel, and Teemu Henriksson. Last but not least, this report would not be possible without the support of our partner, Stibo DX.
Full CV/Resume as of March 2023, listing my previous experience, research and journalistic output, media mentions, speaking engagements and events/conferences that I have organized. (Produced for an academic audience, hence the length!)
Redefining News: A Manifesto for Community-Centered JournalismDamian Radcliffe
This forward-thinking report makes the case for embracing a more inclusive, community-focused model of journalism, one that prioritizes listening to and collaborating with communities to produce relevant, equitable and impactful news and storytelling. The report features an actionable framework to put the principles of Community-Centered Journalism into practice and explains how this approach differs from traditional models of journalism, with potential benefits including rebuilding trust, tackling inequities, and fostering civic engagement.
Building a Stronger Local Media Ecosystem: The Role of Media PolicyDamian Radcliffe
This paper plays out against a backdrop of continued closures and diminished local news reporting across much of the United States. It explores the role that media policy can and should play in supporting local journalism.
In examining this topic, we investigate three fundamental questions:
What is local media policy?
What are the key existential issues and/or problems local media policy must wrestle with?
What potential solutions to the local news crisis can media policy potentially help address?
The core of our response to these questions is derived from a series of five public webinars hosted by the Tow Center. Through these events, we invited a range of industry and academic experts to share their perspectives on areas related to these major themes.
Our conversations explored the scope of media policy, barriers to implementation, opportunities for policy to make a difference, and some of the unique characteristics that shape U.S. media policy and attitudes toward potential policy interventions.
To this, we have added further context and updates on some of the latest policy developments, based on a literature review and our continued interest in this subject.
The latest World Press Trends report shows that business sentiment in the industry has taken a downturn, in a context where multiple challenges face news publishers around the world. Yet there are causes for optimism, as revenue diversification progresses and publishers double down on new revenue sources and editorial products.
This year’s World Press Trends study makes for a sobering read after the optimism of our previous report. The mood in the industry has changed, and publishers find themselves in a more unpredictable business environment due to a number of challenges, including high levels of inflation, rising paper and print costs, as well as ongoing changes to advertising markets.
The change in business sentiment is one of the main findings of the new World Press Trends Outlook report. As in the previous years, the analysis is based on an online survey distributed to industry leaders. 167 news executives from 62 countries took part in the survey in Fall 2022 – a big thank you to them for sharing their insights, results and strategies.
WAN-IFRA also works with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Zenith for key performance indicators (global revenues and circulation). For audience insights, we work with analytics specialist Chartbeat. World Press Trends is supported by Protecmedia, the content management provider.
Damian Radcliffe, longtime industry analyst, journalist and academic, authored most of the report, offering his analysis and context to the survey and emerging trends. Dr. Francois Nel, also a longtime analyst, well-known academic within our industry and longtime contributor to WPT, provided his analysis, contribution and data analysis of all our collected data. WAN-IFRA’s Andrew Heslop shared his analysis on our Press Freedom data, and WAN-IFRA’s Teemu Henriksson helped to coordinate the project along with Dean Roper.
Here is what makes up the core of the report:
Executive Summary
Methodology and Profile of Respondents
Chapter 1: Global snapshot of performance indicators
Chapter 2: Business Outlook
- Tougher times ahead
- Priming the profit pump
- Relationships with Platforms
- Digital Transformation
Chapter 3: Revenues
- Back in black
- Print’s continued importance
- Revenue diversification in practice
- A bumpier revenue road in 2023
- Ad advice Publishers, it’s all about controlling what you can control
Chapter 4: Investment and Expenditure
- Investing in Revenues
-Tech spending
- AI and publishers
- Costs and Outgoings
Report partner: How AI and automation solutions can impact newsrooms
Chapter 5: Media Freedom
Social Media in the Middle East 2022: A Year in ReviewDamian Radcliffe
Welcome to the latest annual study on Middle East Social Media Trends. This report, the eleventh in a series dating back to 2012, provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of social media in the Middle East. As the most comprehensive and up-to-date study of its kind, it is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the region's digital landscape.
In this report, we examine the most popular social media platforms and the ways in which people are using them. We explore the impact of social media on politics, business and culture in the region. Our findings will be of interest to anyone interested in how social media shapes the way we connect with one another, as well as the ways in which we consume and find information. These trends are relevant to marketers, journalists, brands and businesses, as well as government agencies and public bodies.
Over the past decade, the Middle East has seen a significant increase in social media adoption. Today, it boasts some of the highest penetration rates of social media in the world, making it a key market for platforms and businesses looking to engage with Arab audiences.
From staying in touch with friends and family to consuming news and entertainment, social media - as it is around the world - is an integral part of daily life in the region. Social media is also playing an increasingly important role in politics, with many politicians and activists using the platforms to connect with the public and mobilize support for their policies.
Damian Radcliffe is a journalist, researcher, and professor based at the University of Oregon.
He holds an endowed chair as the Carolyn S. Chambers Professor in Journalism, and he is also a Professor of Practice, an affiliate faculty member of the Department for Middle East and North Africa Studies (MENA) and the Agora Journalism Center, and a Research Associate of the Center for Science Communication Research (SCR).
Damian is also a three time Knight News Innovation Fellow at the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University, an Honorary Research Fellow at Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture Studies (JOMEC), and a life fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA).
In spring 2023 he will be a Visiting Fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford, his alma matter.
With over 25 years of experience in the media industry, Damian has worked in editorial, strategic, research, policy and teaching roles in the USA, Middle East and UK. He continues to be an active journalist, writing regular features for leading trade publications such as Digital Content Next, International Journalists' Network (IJNet), What's New in Publishing, journalism.co.uk and other outlets.
He is a globally recognized expert on digital trends, social media, technology, the business of media, the evolution of present-day journalistic practice and the role played by media and technology in the Middle East.
As an analyst, researcher and trainer, he has worked with a wide range of industry and academic organizations including the BBC World Service, Facebook, FIPP, INMA, Thomson Reuters Foundation, World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the United Nations.
He has been quoted on issues relating to digital media and journalism by major outlets such as AFP, BBC, Business Insider, Editor & Publisher, NPR, The New York Times, Snapchat, Wired and Voice of America.
As a freelance journalist his work has also been published by leading publications and trade outlets such as the BBC, Columbia Journalism Review (CJR), Harvard’s Nieman Lab, HuffPost, PBS MediaShift, Poynter, TheMediaBriefing and ZDNet.
Originally from the UK, Damian lives on the west coast of the US with his wife and three young children.
The Most Popular Social Media Accounts in the Middle East (H1 2022)Damian Radcliffe
For the first time, this report brings together the most popular accounts originating in MENA on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
Each of these platforms is explored in more detail in this report, but below we outline the account with the largest number of followers, likes and subscribers, across MENA as well as the region's four biggest markets: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
The report was made by possible by support from the New Media Academy and data from Emplifi. My thanks to them both.
From the Ground Up: How Community-Centered Journalism can Help Create a More ...Damian Radcliffe
A look at some of the key themes and ideas from an upcoming report on Community-Centered Journalism, commissioned by the Agora Journalism Center. Presented at a local journalism researchers workshop hosted at the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, on Feb 19th 2023.
Mental Health and Digital Safety Tips for Journalists.pptxDamian Radcliffe
Tips and recommendations for my Social Media for Journalists class (Fall 2022) at the University of Oregon. The deck includes tips for digital safety, self-care and mental well-being, as well as managing digital overload. It features links to resources and materials from DART, CPJ, Poynter and others.
This edition of WAN-IFRA’s annual flagship research and report reveals an industry challenged but optimistic about its business. It examines the results of publishers’ business in 2021, their forecasts for 2022 and beyond, and the trends and issues shaping the industry.
Our research shows news publishers feel confident about tackling the ongoing coronavirus crisis, and that some of their early pandemic-era pivots are beginning to pay dividends. However, publishers still need to navigate considerable transformation and turmoil, even if there are signs of a resurgence in global advertising markets and a maturing of many reader revenue strategies. The invasion of Ukraine has further undermined companies’ plans, as how that conflict will unfold can have long-lasting effects on industries across the board, in addition to the humanitarian crisis it is causing.
As in the previous years, the World Press Trends Outlook analysis is based on an online survey distributed to industry leaders. 162 news executives from 58 countries took part in the survey in Fall 2021 – a big thank you to them for sharing their insights, results and strategies.
In addition, WAN-IFRA works with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and ZenithOptimedia for key performance indicators (revenue, circulation and ad spend). For additional audience insights, we work with analytics specialist Chartbeat.
World Press Trends is supported by Protecmedia, the content management provider.
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Per the report intro (page 4): "Damian Radcliffe, longtime industry analyst, journalist and academic, authored most of the report for the first time, offering his analysis and context to the survey and emerging trends. Dr. Francois Nel, also a longtime analyst, well-known academic within our industry and contributor to WPT, provided his analysis, contribution and data analysis of all our collected data. WAN-IFRA's Teemu Henriksson helped to coordinate the project along with Dean Roper."
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Safalta Digital marketing institute in Noida, provide complete applications that encompass a huge range of virtual advertising and marketing additives, which includes search engine optimization, virtual communication advertising, pay-per-click on marketing, content material advertising, internet analytics, and greater. These university courses are designed for students who possess a comprehensive understanding of virtual marketing strategies and attributes.Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida is a first choice for young individuals or students who are looking to start their careers in the field of digital advertising. The institute gives specialized courses designed and certification.
for beginners, providing thorough training in areas such as SEO, digital communication marketing, and PPC training in Noida. After finishing the program, students receive the certifications recognised by top different universitie, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in digital marketing.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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13. Research scope (2) Products and services included: require high bandwidth to the user; and/or require high connection speeds between people; and/or likely to require higher speed and capacity networks when multiple services/users using the network at the same time; and/or extend the functionality of existing products and services 7
14. Research method Desk research: took place November 2009 to March 2010 15 interviews with experts in relevant fields in January-March 2010. 8
16. Potential benefits Potential benefits are manifold, e.g.: Improved access to products and services Improved usability of products and services Potential for more affordable services Increased participation Improved wellbeing Richer entertainment 10
17. Key findings Setting the scene- Health and wellbeing- Work and education- Leisure - Other day-to-day services
18. UK social and demographic trends Ageing population More people with access requirements and increased participation 12
19. UK social and demographic trends 13 “…we know that in the UK and in Europe, we have an ageing population and will need to look at the potential and capability of technology. And whether that’s smart robots, or smart monitoring, it will have to be thought about more seriously.” Stephen Dodson, DC10plus Network
20. Relevant technology trends Cloud computing Software as a service Personalised interfaces Ubiquitous mobile Multi-modal high presence display systems 14
22. Health and wellbeing - trends The research identified nascent trends that could benefit from superfast broadband: Remote interaction; TV as communication interface; Activity, health and wellbeing monitoring. 16
23. Health and wellbeing: potential benefits Prolonged independent living; Increased physical and psychological health and wellbeing; Improved motivation and self-management of health; Increased sense of wellbeing and security; More efficient, cost-effective, and targeted delivery of services; More accessible communication systems. 17
24. Example – Vital sign monitoring Whole System Demonstrator Around 6,000 users in Cornwall, Kent and Newham Uses two-way communication for effective feedback between health and social care monitoring centres and users Provides reassurance that professionals are aware of their physical state and available when necessary. 18
25. Example - Improved physical health 19 “… through access to health trend information, people can improve their own health expectations.” Steve Sadler, Tunstall Group
27. Work and employment - developments Enabling older and disabled people to participate more easily in work and education, e.g. Support greater remote presence Enable access to shared information resources Reduced social isolation, e.g. Increased access to working and learning New tools/services to enable users to work collaboratively on documents. Improved access for study and work, e.g.: Easier searching for information via more intuitive online searches Increased distribution of digital forms of communication, e.g. Making material more accessible to people with specific access needs 21
28. Work and employment: potential benefits Greater financial independence; More independent living; Improved psychological wellbeing; Improved sense of self-worth; Potential to support older and disabled people to contribute more to society and for longer 22
29. Example: Teleworking “Where the bandwidth becomes important for us is being able to do your job from home, to have less of a distinction between home and the work place. This will benefit people who maybe aren’t able to use offices in a traditional sense, or to carry on working longer.” Simon Mycock, BT 23
30. Example – Increased participation Vital Assistance for Elderly project Developing a tele-education platform To be delivered via TV set To provide multimedia courses designed for older people, e.g. cooking, household activities To offer education for self-caring, self-learning and entertainment. 24
32. Leisure: potential trends More engaging entertainment E.g. services that support higher fidelity audio-visual presentation or are more tailored to the user’s interests More life-like remote social interaction: E.g. services could include information that makes explicit information about oneself and others Better and easier access to leisure services: E.g. via increased personalisation Lower cost access to leisure services 26
33. Leisure: potential benefits Improved quality of entertainment Reduced social isolation resulting in improved psychological wellbeing 27
34. Example – More engaging content 28 “We have also been thinking and experimenting in genres such as drama and entertainment, with some unique things that you can do – for example, creating interactive experiences. We continue to experiment with this sort of innovation.” James Micklethwait, BBC
35. Example: More life like social interaction In virtual communities individuals could create new, high quality identities through which their physical appearance can be personalised into a new ‘identity’ This could facilitate more accessible forms of communication, with particular potential benefit to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. For instance, automated sign interpretation via avatars (though issues of acceptability) 29
36. Example – Reduced social isolation “I think the biggest benefit [of NGS] is allowing people who aren’t as able to do things outside of the home to feel connected, so you feel part of a wider world environment and communication is one of the biggest elements of this.” Simon Mycock, BT 30 “We research how you can use technology to reduce loneliness and help people meet other people. As you get older... how do you make meaningful relationships with new people with common interests, and how can technology help that? I would call that social networking, staying well, and staying engaged; society valuing older people and their contribution.” NiamhScannell (Intel)
38. Other day to day services – potential trends Context sensitive services: E.g. services that make use of awareness of where a user is located to present relevant information More accessible products and services E.g. more accessible, personalised interfaces Lower cost products and services Services supporting an easier life E.g. more automated services, including reminders for everyday tasks E.g. more engaging and realistic virtual worlds are being developed 32
39. Other day to day services – potential benefits Improved sense of safety and security; Increased efficiency and simplicity; More opportunities for participation in public life; Lower cost products and services; More accessible products and services; and Improved communications with others (including social groups, and commercial and care services), through media; More active involvement in day-to-day life. 33
40. Example: Services supporting an easier life “…we’re developing technology that is used in the house, for example, to let people navigate and then they go outdoors and it should still work. So we are going from the home network and the internet towards a mobile environment and to do this in a smooth way that everything works together without people getting confused. And we have to take into account that this could concern people, for example, that are having navigation difficulties - perhaps some memory problems, early dementia - then it does not always work perfectly together, so we have to rethink that.” Dr. Paul Timmers, European Commission 34
42. Risks Key risks and challenges identified include: Accessibility Logistics, e.g. seamless technical integration Impact, e.g. potential for increased isolation or dependence 36
43. Issues in addressing challenges The following issues were highlighted: Infrastructure: ensuring adequate, reliable network infrastructure and connectivity; Usability and accessibility: international co-ordination to support development of accessible products Cost: ensuring people are not excluded due to affordability Implementation: more coordinated interaction between stakeholders to minimise the logistical risks 37
45. Conclusions Next Generation Services promise the potential of numerous benefits to older or disabled people. If the challenges to their implementation are addressed appropriately, the opportunities for increased and easier access to services could: promote more independent living and participation; and help older and disabled people to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. 39
46. Examples of Next Generation Services (NGS) that could benefit older and disabled peopleselected from full i2 media research report byACOD, September 2010
54. Increased physical and psychological health and wellbeing
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56. Offers a portable device that monitors people’s home environment using detectors / sensors
57. Provides added security and reassurance for users
58. Has been developed44
59. Example - Health and Wellbeing In the example below, the Cogknow device informs the user that their front door is unlocked The user then locks the door. The device detects that the door is now locked 45
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61. Uses environmental monitoring in a non-invasive way Here are some of the ways AEGIS sensors could operate as part of a security and energy monitoring system
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89. Panel Discussion Chair: Laura Muir, ACOD &Robert Gordon University Panel: Stephen Dodson, DC10 plus Simon Roberts, Intel &Race Online 2012 Jonathan Freeman, i2 Media & Goldsmiths University Maurice Mulvenna, ACOD & University of Ulster 61
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Editor's Notes
NGN - high speed internet networks which make use of a range of innovations to provide benefits to users NGA - high speed data connections to people’s homes.
Improved access – e.g. for disabled peopleImproved usability - e.g. more usable, relevant, convenient and efficient products and servicesIncreased participation, e.g. given improved access, older and disabled people would be able to participate more in work and education, and in social and community activities, providing more options for social engagement and reducing social isolation.Improved wellbeing – e.g. Older and disabled people’s physical and psychological health and wellbeing stand to benefit through access to products and services designed to: (i) improve compliance with medical regimes, (ii) provide easier ways for professionals to provide care services for end users, and (iii) improve users’ sense of security and safety.Richer entertainment - As relatively heavy consumers of entertainment media, older and disabled people could benefit through access to more realistic and natural displays (e.g., high definition, 3D television) and interactions (e.g., digital games), and more personally relevant content.
Remote interactione.g. user engagement with professionals via media;
Vital sign monitoring
In what is possibly the world’s largest telehealth and telecare trial, the Whole System Demonstrator (with around 6,000 users across Cornwall, Kent and Newham) uses two way communication to support effective feedback between health and social care monitoring centres and service users, providing reassurance that health care professionals are aware of their physical state and are available to communicate with them when necessary.“…we provide equipment to people in their own homes or sometimes on the move. That equipment usually has a set of peripheral devices associated with it that are specific to their health or care needs, through for example blood pressure kits, weighing scales, glucometers for somebody monitoring their diabetes, all the way through to smoke detectors, flood detectors, door alerts for monitoring a relative with an Alzheimer condition. Those peripheral devices would map to your individual need and usually would be communicated via a hub device. It’s the job of that hub device to get the data across a telecommunications network to the ‘far end’. The ‘far end’ could be a family member or a carer, or more often than not, it would be an intermediary service provider – someone who 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year, is providing remote support and reassurance. This can be for real time alerts, such as smoke detection for a fire, through to a clinical nursing environment providing triage of your vital signs that alerts to a declining condition, perhaps in your diabetes or congestive heart failure. What Tunstall provides is everything from the equipment and peripheral devices in the home to assistance with the delivery the supporting services at the ‘far end’.”
Increased participation: the project identified multiple services in research and development, and many already out there, that have the potential to enable older and disabled people to participate more easily in the spheres of work and education. These include services that support greater remote presence (e.g., feeling involved in a work or study situation through high quality audio-visual interaction devices) and enable access to shared information resources (e.g., using the cloud).Reduced social isolation: flexible and adaptable use of new communications services and tools has the potential to increase older and disabled people’s access to working and learning, helping to overcome the potential less desirable impacts of working and studying at a distance from colleagues. New tools and services include those which enable users to share information about their current situations (for example, how they feel or what they are doing) via communications devices, and to work collaboratively on documents.Improved access: for study and work, searching for and accessing information has become easier through the internet, and the trend is likely to continue with ongoing developments in easier and more intuitive online search and information access, and NGS and applications that will rely on it. Increased distribution of digital forms of communication can render material more accessible to those with disabilities because the form of the content can be more flexibly delivered according to users’ needs (e.g., text, speech, video).
“They also need to get [super fast broadband] to rural businesses. It reduces environmental impact if people are able to work from home, more effectively, more reliably, and more innovatively. And it could reduce costs by millions.” Stephen Dodson, DC10plus Network
One example of a service in development is from Vital Assistance for the Elderly project. VITAL is developing a tele-education platform To be delivered via the TV setIt will provide multimedia courses designed for the elderly, e.g. cooking, household activitiesIt will offer education for self-caring, self-learning and entertainment.
“[BBC iPlayer is] putting power into the hands of the end-user allowing people to catch up on content they missed or that they hear about after the event. Over time increasingly users are going to come into iPlayer as a place to explore and discover content they didn’t know they wanted to watch.” James Micklethwait, BBC
“It’s very much being able to do more of the same thing, but doing it more efficiently, more productively and at the same time as doing other things. The ability for people to have multiple devices connected in the home running on the same piece of broadband effectively - someone watching a set-top box in the lounge, someone else downloading upstairs, somebody else instant messaging, somebody else on Facebook.”
Accessibility: If NGS are not accessible, usable, affordable, desirable and available to older and disabled people, then their benefits may not be realised.Key logistical challenges relate to: (i) seamless technical integration (so there are not technical barriers to users accessing products and services), (ii) effective coordination and integration of services, and (iii) a need to move from trials and pilots of new services to implementation.Impact: e.g. potential for (i) increased isolation (for example, if face to face care is replaced by a NGS), (ii) increased dependence (for example, because NGS might make it too tempting for users to rely on a service for actions they would otherwise be capable of doing for themselves), and (iii) excessive reliance on electronic systems (e.g., back up, security, quality of service for life critical services).
In addressing the challenges, the following issues were highlighted:Infrastructure: need to ensure adequate and reliable network infrastructure and connectivity available to enable users to access NGS;Usability and accessibility: need for internationally coordinated work to support the development of NGS and products that are accessible and easy to use for people with a wide range of abilities. Key considerations here relate to:supporting the adoption of best practice in product and service research and development (e.g., following user centred design principles);the regulatory and legislative environment: ensuring it supports the development of usable and accessible products and services;standards for interoperability: so that personalised interfaces (meeting different user needs) can be easily integrated with NGS and products;Cost: ensuring that potential beneficiaries are not excluded from the benefits of NGS on the grounds of affordability. Considerations in relation to cost may include supporting competition amongst product and service providers, making available social tariffs, and price caps;Implementation: more coordinated mobilisation of and interaction between stakeholders (government, health service, social care services, regulators, service providers) is likely to be necessary to minimise the logistical risks to the realisation of the potential benefits of NGS for older and disabled people.
Some of the potential benefits of Next Generation Services in the area of health and wellbeing include:- Prolonged and independent living- Increased physical and psychological health and wellbeing, and- An increased sense of wellbeing and security
The first example is called COGKNOW.This project has developed a cognitive support device. It helps people with mild dementia navigate their day-to-day activities. The device monitors people’s home environment using detectors and sensors. Overall, it provides added security and reassurance for users in their home.This device has now been developed. Details: not part of scriptThe CogKnow project “aims to develop a user-validated, cognitive prosthetic device and associated services Within this project, a Mobile Cognitive Prosthetic (or Assistant) has been developed which communicates with a ‘Home-based Hub’ device via a Wi-Fi network within the home environment, whilst it utilises GPS technology to support users if they become lost and require support to ‘take them back home’” [71]. The CogKnow project ended in August 2009.
In this example, the Cogknow device informs the user that their front door is unlocked. The user then locks the door. The device detects that the door is now locked
The second example is a project called Assisting the Elderly and disabled Generation using a behaviour modelling Intelligent System (or AEGIS).This project is in development. It aims to assist people to live independently. It uses automated environmental monitoring in the home, in a non-invasive way. Some of the ways in which AEGIS sensors could form part of security and energy monitoring system include a flood detector in the bathroom or a low temperature sensor in the bedroom.Notes – not part of scriptSource: Page 34, https://ktn.innovateuk.org/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id=55527&folderId=167232&name=DLFE-1618.pdfThe AEGIS - Assisting the Elderly and disabled Generation using a behaviour modelling Intelligent System - project aims “to provide an automated solution to monitor the wellbeing of the elderly in a totally non-invasive manner, we propose to develop an automated intelligent monitoring system operating as part of a security and energy monitoring system, providing a unique non-intrusive, added value system”
Some of the potential benefits of next generation services in the area of work and education include: Increased participation in work and education Reduced social isolation and counters some of the negative aspects of working or studying at distance Improved access to work and education, as well as tools for searching and accessing information
Some of the many NGS benefits within the world of work include: Enhanced virtual team working Better access to work with greater remote working facilitiesTeleworking within rural areas
and potential benefits within education include: Increasing access to broadband among all groups Remote access to education at all levels Improved home schooling
Potential benefits within Leisure include… More life-like remote social interactionMore engaging entertainment Better access to leisure services Lower cost access to leisure services
An example of potential benefits within leisure is the way in which… Existing services could exploit the capabilities of NGN making them easier to access for all people, for instance, by providing high quality, real time, voice, video and text For example: Televisionand Radio content is now increasingly provided via the internet offering flexibility and choice enhancing the overall quality of entertainment;Social networking is also allowing peoplessocial circles to be widened from within the home
Potential benefits of NGS in the area of day to day activities include: Improved sense of security and safetyMore accessible products and services:Lower cost products and services:Services supporting an easier life
Examples of benefits within Other Day-to-Day activities include: Location aware services offering relevant information, for example, directions or identify risks within the users locale Developments in VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol ) with the addition of video alongside audio Automated services which can providereminders about performing dailytasks
An example of a product in development is the gesture pendent prototypeThis allows devices to be controlled by the wave of a hand. The pendent contains a wireless camera. The user makes gestures in front of it and can then control devices . Can be used to control lighting, akitchen sink, etc
One example that helps to illustrate some of the different technologies, is OASIS –Open architecture for Accessible Services Integration and Standardisation.OASIS aims to create services which will support and encourage physical and psychological independence, social engagement and emotional well being.The project is still in development with plans to start testing a pilot in early 2011.This animated video example follows John and Sue using OASIS in their day-to-day lives illustrating the different types of benefits NGS can provide.
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