Emma Lacey-Bordeaux knows all about fact checking and news verification. She’s from CNN after all! She vets scripts and videos for CNN, CNN.com, CNNi, and HLM.
Redesign Media To Combat Fake News. By Adam Harrell. #RockitWAWDigiComNet
Adam Harrell is a Founder at Nebo Agency and Executive Director of Startup Atlanta where he is focused on growing, connecting and promoting the local startup ecosystem.
Artur Gurau, Chief Executive Officer of Granat Digital Agency and the President of the Digital Communication Network.
He is a digital communication innovator and strategist with over 100 successfully implemented projects over the past six years. Mr. Gurau launched the Rockit Digital Conference
Rockit Conference in Moldova in 2014 and co-founded the Rockit Academy in 2015, initiatives which support regional development in the digital communications space.
Mr. Gurau also co-founded the Digital Communication Network professional association after participating in the U.S. exchange program in 2015. His interests include innovative startups, social entrepreneurship, technology, media, politics, and sports.
Using Parody, Memes, and Demotivators to Desacralize Dictatorships by Franciš...DigiComNet
Franak Viačorka is the Vice President of the Digital Communication Network.
He is a co-author of award-winning multimedia projects, documentaries, and feature films. Mr. Viačorka has conducted more than 100 training courses on digital communication and New Media for activists and journalists from Europe and the United States.
Franak is a frequent speaker and an advocate for democracy and personal freedom. For his activism and journalist work in Belarus, he was multiple times jailed by the regime of Alexander Lukashenka. Franak’s activism in Belarus has been chronicled by documentary filmmakers and recognized by many international organizations including the National Endowment for Democracy, Freedom House, Open Society Foundations. He was the first Vaclav Havel fellow for RFE/RL under Havel’s personal recommendation.
He graduated from American University in Washington D.C. and Warsaw University. He also studied at Georgetown University, College of Europe, and European Humanities University.
Comedy, Trolling and the Satire Shield: The True Cost of Comedy on the Inter...DigiComNet
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Fighting Bad Traditions through Satire by Haris DedovicDigiComNet
Mr. Haris Dedovic is the Executive Director of the Association for Media and Civil Society Development and Editor-in-Chief of Šatro.info, a regional online political satire magazine based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Prior to his role at Šatro info, Mr. Dedovic was the Editor-in-Chief for the youth magazine Karike. During this time, his engagement with youth helped him implement more than 30 projects as the International Coordinator for Youth Press Association in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Most recently, Mr. Dedovic has utilized his media and digital marketing skills as a journalist for the United Nations Development Program and the Media Team Coordinator and Social Media Manager for the Council of Europe’s North-South Centre.
Fairytales of Inequality: A Simple Framework for Creating Compelling, Sociall...DigiComNet
This document discusses using games to address social issues. It summarizes a conference on socially engaged games that featured over 30 games, 40 speakers, and 250 attendees. The conference discussed how to create compelling games that focus on important problems, identify a hero seeking a goal but facing obstacles, and include a transformative resolution. The document provides an example flash fiction applying this framework to the problem of income inequality.
Mladen Ivanovic is the Director of Videa Production. As a film director based in Podgorica, Montenegro, Mr. Ivanovic has numerous awards in European Film Festivals. He is currently working on a long feature documentary titled “Read Admiral.” Mr. Mladen Ivanovic is also a transactional analysis coach, activist, and psychotherapist.
Veronica Laputska, the Co-founder and Research Fellow of the EAST Center, a non-resident Fellow of GMF in the framework of Rethink.CEE program and part of DCN Belarus team.
Veranika is a co-author of Mapping Digital Influencers DCN research embracing Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and the Balkans. Veranika is a DCN Fellowship Spring 2019 Alumna which she spent in New York at the digital and marketing agencies focusing on the work with influencers.
Previously, Veranika has cooperated with the OSCE/ODIHR, the EU East StratCom Task Force, the Council of Europe and the USHMM, worked in business consulting and academia. She is a Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology at the Graduate School for Social Research, the Polish Academy of Sciences, holds a master’s degree in Economy and Society from Lancaster University, master’s degree in East European Studies from the University of Warsaw and a master’s degree from the European Humanities University.
Redesign Media To Combat Fake News. By Adam Harrell. #RockitWAWDigiComNet
Adam Harrell is a Founder at Nebo Agency and Executive Director of Startup Atlanta where he is focused on growing, connecting and promoting the local startup ecosystem.
Artur Gurau, Chief Executive Officer of Granat Digital Agency and the President of the Digital Communication Network.
He is a digital communication innovator and strategist with over 100 successfully implemented projects over the past six years. Mr. Gurau launched the Rockit Digital Conference
Rockit Conference in Moldova in 2014 and co-founded the Rockit Academy in 2015, initiatives which support regional development in the digital communications space.
Mr. Gurau also co-founded the Digital Communication Network professional association after participating in the U.S. exchange program in 2015. His interests include innovative startups, social entrepreneurship, technology, media, politics, and sports.
Using Parody, Memes, and Demotivators to Desacralize Dictatorships by Franciš...DigiComNet
Franak Viačorka is the Vice President of the Digital Communication Network.
He is a co-author of award-winning multimedia projects, documentaries, and feature films. Mr. Viačorka has conducted more than 100 training courses on digital communication and New Media for activists and journalists from Europe and the United States.
Franak is a frequent speaker and an advocate for democracy and personal freedom. For his activism and journalist work in Belarus, he was multiple times jailed by the regime of Alexander Lukashenka. Franak’s activism in Belarus has been chronicled by documentary filmmakers and recognized by many international organizations including the National Endowment for Democracy, Freedom House, Open Society Foundations. He was the first Vaclav Havel fellow for RFE/RL under Havel’s personal recommendation.
He graduated from American University in Washington D.C. and Warsaw University. He also studied at Georgetown University, College of Europe, and European Humanities University.
Comedy, Trolling and the Satire Shield: The True Cost of Comedy on the Inter...DigiComNet
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Fighting Bad Traditions through Satire by Haris DedovicDigiComNet
Mr. Haris Dedovic is the Executive Director of the Association for Media and Civil Society Development and Editor-in-Chief of Šatro.info, a regional online political satire magazine based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Prior to his role at Šatro info, Mr. Dedovic was the Editor-in-Chief for the youth magazine Karike. During this time, his engagement with youth helped him implement more than 30 projects as the International Coordinator for Youth Press Association in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Most recently, Mr. Dedovic has utilized his media and digital marketing skills as a journalist for the United Nations Development Program and the Media Team Coordinator and Social Media Manager for the Council of Europe’s North-South Centre.
Fairytales of Inequality: A Simple Framework for Creating Compelling, Sociall...DigiComNet
This document discusses using games to address social issues. It summarizes a conference on socially engaged games that featured over 30 games, 40 speakers, and 250 attendees. The conference discussed how to create compelling games that focus on important problems, identify a hero seeking a goal but facing obstacles, and include a transformative resolution. The document provides an example flash fiction applying this framework to the problem of income inequality.
Mladen Ivanovic is the Director of Videa Production. As a film director based in Podgorica, Montenegro, Mr. Ivanovic has numerous awards in European Film Festivals. He is currently working on a long feature documentary titled “Read Admiral.” Mr. Mladen Ivanovic is also a transactional analysis coach, activist, and psychotherapist.
Veronica Laputska, the Co-founder and Research Fellow of the EAST Center, a non-resident Fellow of GMF in the framework of Rethink.CEE program and part of DCN Belarus team.
Veranika is a co-author of Mapping Digital Influencers DCN research embracing Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and the Balkans. Veranika is a DCN Fellowship Spring 2019 Alumna which she spent in New York at the digital and marketing agencies focusing on the work with influencers.
Previously, Veranika has cooperated with the OSCE/ODIHR, the EU East StratCom Task Force, the Council of Europe and the USHMM, worked in business consulting and academia. She is a Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology at the Graduate School for Social Research, the Polish Academy of Sciences, holds a master’s degree in Economy and Society from Lancaster University, master’s degree in East European Studies from the University of Warsaw and a master’s degree from the European Humanities University.
The Fly Bottle: How Humor, Satire, and Social Media can make us Savvier News ...DigiComNet
Mr. Mike Gillis is the head writer for the satirical news outlet, The Onion, where he has published thousands of headlines and articles, alongside scripting and directing video and podcast content.
He has written pieces for The New Yorker, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, ClickHole, and College Humor. Mr. Gillis graduated from Dartmouth College in 2012.
Using Games in Education: Building a Team of Developers and Philosophers to B...DigiComNet
Natalia Borodina is an Associate Professor
at Odessa National Polytechnic University. Beginning in 2004, Ms. Borodina has worked on research projects at Odessa National Polytechnic University. In her work, Ms. Borodina studies the visualization of scientific terms. She organizes her students into a competition to make scientific meme-pictures, including a philosophical quest component. Ms. Borodina works with her students to explore the formation of scientific myths. Additionally, Ms. Borodina is the Editor of the scientific journal, “Philosophy and Humanism.”
How is Influencer Marketing and Advertainment Changing the World of Marketing...DigiComNet
Influencer marketing and advertainment are changing how marketing and comedy are used together. New technologies like augmented and virtual reality allow for more creative and interactive video content. Customers want experiences that are entertaining as well as informative. Influencer marketing involves collaborating with influencers who share the same brand values to create various types of branded content like commercials, reaction videos, podcasts, and memes. This helps disperse industry myths and facts while entertaining potential customers.
Changing the World One Joke at a Time by Omri MarcusDigiComNet
Mr. Omri Marcus is the Founder of Comedy for Change, an international initiative that connects prominent writers from all over the world.
For over a decade, Mr. Marcus has been developing, managing and editing content in digital, mobile and traditional TV. Starting as a comedy writer on Israel’s most popular TV programs, Mr. Marcus received an Entertainment Master Class scholarship to study the international content industry, following which he embarked on an exclusive, multi-year development contract with Red Arrow Entertainment. Marcus is the head of Screenz Originals, a division of Screenz Media, focusing on develop digital interactive entertainment TV and web formats that merge storytelling with technology in new exciting ways.
Digital Communication Network Strategy by Artur gurauDigiComNet
The document discusses a Facebook group that people have joined. It is a short text that does not provide much context about the group or its purpose. The key information is that an unspecified number of people have connected through a Facebook group.
Creating Investigative Stories with Impact: An Audience Perspective by Julia ...DigiComNet
Julia B. Chan is the Director of Audience at Mother Jones. Her work has appeared in Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting, Salon, and Nieman Lab.
Governance vs. e-Governance; Democracy vs. e-Democracy by Iulia DrajneanuDigiComNet
This document discusses declining trust in political institutions and parties in Romania as shown by survey data. It notes that only 9/10 Romanians have little trust in political parties and believe they do not represent citizens' interests. However, this disengagement has created space for new civil society engagement online and in public spaces. But the document questions if e-governance or e-democracy can be a solution given low digital skills levels in Romania, with only 28% having basic skills and few working in IT.
Aaron Sharockman is the executive director of PolitiFact. Aaron oversees PolitiFact’s operations, development and revenue, assists in our journalistic mission, manages our state partnerships and lead efforts to develop new products for PolitiFact users. He also helps coordinate some of our special products, including our debate coverage and our media appearances. Aaron has been with PolitiFact since 2010 and served most recently as the editor of PunditFact, a website dedicated to checking claims by pundits, columnists, bloggers and the hosts and guests of talk shows. He also has served as a government and politics reporter for the Tampa Bay Times since 2003. He is a graduate of Indiana University.
Facebook and fact-checkers are fighting back against the spread of online hoaxes. But it won't solve everything. Aaron Sharockman, the executive director of PolitiFact, the largest fact-checking organization in the United States, takes you behind the scenes of life on the front lines in the battle against fake news, and explains what governments could be doing to help.
Case Study: Participatory Journalism by Maria-Anna TanagiaDigiComNet
Ms. Maria-Anna Tanagia is the founder of PubliSHIT Magazine and a guest blogger for HuffPost Greece. She has experience as a journalist, content editor, copywriter, scriptwriter, and workshop facilitator. PubliSHIT Magazine is an online media outlet inspired by crowdsourced journalism, and readers are invited to become editors and storytellers. The platform also offers meetups, workshops, and a variety of events. Ms. Tanagia seeks to use online media to develop an interactive relationship with her community. She has a master’s degree in journalism and new media.
Online media seek to develop an interactive relationship with the members of their communities in order to enhance the transparency in civil society. As a result of that, new genres of Journalism such as Crowdsourcing Journalism emerge. Crowdsourcing Journalism offers new ways to engage readers. In addition to this, social networks such as Facebook and Instagram provide new spaces and ways to experience news consumption. publiSHIT magazine (The acronym SHIT stands for Stories, Happenings, Interviews, Thoughts) is an online outlet based in Thessaloniki which is inspired by crowdsourcing forms of Journalism. Readers are invited to experience participatory journalism. Thus, they become editors-in-chief, editors or storytellers. Facebook is the main platform for calls-to-action to the community. During this 15 minute talk, I will present the project and the results of people’s engagement to the project.
Tag a Problem! Direct Political Communication in Social Networks by Diktor De...DigiComNet
Mr. Denisenko discussed the direct public-political communication occurring in Lithuania and whether it is effective. In Lithuania, it is popular for individuals to complain about societal issues on social networks and to tag a politician in their posts, showing the belief that a politician can directly solve the individuals issue. Mr. Denisenko discussed this trend in bringing citizens and elected officials closer through social media.
Newsrooms are Shrinking. Here’s how they’re Finding New Ways to Hold the Gove...DigiComNet
Kristen Hare Jairam covers local news innovation for the Poynter Institute. Her work for Poynter has earned her a Mirror Award nomination. Hare, a graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, spent 5 years as the Sunday features writer and an assistant editor at the St. Joseph (Missouri) News-Press, and five years as a staff writer covering race, immigration, the census and aging at the St. Louis Beacon. She also spent two years with the Peace Corps in Guyana, South America. Hare and her family live outside Tampa. She’s the author of the book “100 Things to do in Tampa Bay Before You Die.”
Technology Innovations that can Change Journalism as Watchdogs by Djordje Pad...DigiComNet
This document discusses innovation and strategic thinking in journalism and the industry. It covers trends like the end of the smartphone era, rapid prototyping, collaborations, building relationships with audiences, and entrepreneurship. It provides sources for further information, including from the Future Today Institute, Nieman Lab, and Stanford University's John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships.
How Engaged Journalism is the Key to Open Society by Adam Thomas DigiComNet
Mr. Adam Thomas is the currently the Director of the European Journalism Center. Mr. Thomas has experience related to startups, traditional media industry, and media development from both the private and non-profit sectors from his previous roles at Storyful and Sourcefabric. In his previous role as Chief Product Officer at Storyful, he was responsible for the vision and delivery of over 20 innovative journalism products to 150 of the world’s biggest media organizations. Previously, he was Head of Communications at the international nonprofit Sourcefabric, where he managed communications strategy and community growth. Mr. Thomas has worked on media development projects in over 50 countries worldwide. His teams and projects have won an INMA Global Innovation Award, the African News Innovation Challenge, a Guardian Digital Innovation Award (Best Technology for Social Change) and a Knight-Batten Innovations in Journalism Award.
The European Journalism Center has a number of new initiatives supporting digital transformation in newsrooms as an essential component of promoting accountability and transparency in society as a whole. In short, new business models and sustainability in journalism are crucial to the fundamental openness and stability of civil society.
Why not all good technologies get happily embraced by people by Pille Pruulma...DigiComNet
Ms. Pille Pruulmann-Vengerfeldt is a Professor of Media and Communication at the University of Malmo where she teaches courses and researches on the use and application of new media, Internet-user typologies, eGovernment, and museum communications. She has authored publications on youth participation, online content creation, the digital divide in Europe, and museum technologies. Ms. Pille Pruulmann-Vengerfeldt has a PhD in Media and Communication from the University of Tartu. She speaks English, Estonian, German, and Russian.
Public Administration and e-gov systems by Giorgio CaridiDigiComNet
Mr. Giorgio Caridi discussed a new system of e-governance that aims to help citizens more effectively work with several public administration areas, such as with pensions, immigration, and health and safety. This system, developed by the Italian government and the Italian Trade Union Cisl hopes to make life easier for citizens to solve problems related to public administrations.
How to use the digital environment to spread your message fast and wide by To...DigiComNet
Tip #1 explains that virality is scientifically driven and not random. Tip #2 notes that not all shares are equal and micro-influencers with smaller followings can still be effective. Tip #3 stresses promoting content where the target audience spends time online, like Instagram for younger users. Tip #4 emphasizes customizing the message and format to best suit each specific platform and audience.
Internet Governance and the Media (Democracies in Transition) by Anna RomandashDigiComNet
The document discusses ICANN's multistakeholder model and how individuals can get involved. It provides an overview of how policy is made through Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. It then outlines a 12 step process for individuals to build their skills, from newcomer to leader, including taking online courses, attending regional events, joining community groups, and participating in programs like Fellowship and NextGen. The final slides promote specific ICANN programs and resources for involvement.
Implementation and Challenges of e-Governance in Afghanistan by Palwasha EtebariDigiComNet
Ms. Palwasha Etebari will share her insights working on e-governance in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s e-governance sector currently lacks policy and regulations, and she proposes a strategic approach to implementing e-governance projects and initiatives. She will draw on case studies from her research in Estonia to highlight the importance of human-computer interaction design techniques for public services.
Digital Tools have Global Impact by Nigel MugamuDigiComNet
Nigel Mugamu is extremely passionate about technology and community-based initiatives. In September 2012, Nigel established a twitter-based platform called @263Chat. The award-winning initiative was presented with a Highway Africa Award in September 2013 - New Media Awards 2013 Innovative Use of Technology for Community Engagement. Essentially @263Chat also attempts to bring a diverse group of Zimbabweans together to crowd-source solutions and raise awareness of various social issues relating to Zimbabweans and their daily lives. Nigel holds several leadership positions including being the Co-Founder and Board Member of Hypercube Technology Hub. Hypercube a tech hub recently launched in Harare Zimbabwe. He is also a Board Member of Prosper Africa Film Fund Zimbabwe.Nigel holds a Bachelor of Financial Administration (Accounting) and an MBA.
The Role of Education in Reducing the Digital Gap by Maria-Manuela CatrinaDigiComNet
Maria-Manuela Catrina has a background in mathematics, computer science, cybernetics, as well as training in security and international relations. In the early 2000s, Ms Catrina had the first opportunity to join the high levels of government as advisor for the Romanian Prime Minister, after which she continued as parliamentary advisor for Romania’s Chamber of Deputies. Since 2013, she has been leading the Ovidiu Sincai European School, one of the Social Democratic Institute’s key projects, under the aegis of the Council of Europe. Since 2017, Ms Catrina has joined the executive branch as Secretary of State at the Romanian Ministry of Communications and Informational Society. Here, she has dedicated her time to steering the complex preparations for Romania’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union (Jan-Jun 2019). Her mandate includes broader aspects of international relations and European affairs, as well as more specialized areas, such as cybersecurity, AI and robotics. In addition to handling the numerous European legislative files stemming from EU’s Digital Agenda for Europe and representing Romania at the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, she also coordinates a number of high level national groups tasked with ensuring the security and resilience of Romania’s IT and telecommunications infrastructure. Maria-Manuela Catrina began her political career in 1996 as a member of the Romanian Social Democratic Party (PSD). In 2000 she won the local elections to become City Councillor for Sibiu (RO). From 2010 to 2013 she led PSD’s Communication and Informational Society Department. Since September 2015, she has been leading PSD’s Social Democratic Women’s Organization (Bucharest branch), while also coordinating its training programmes at a national level.
The Fly Bottle: How Humor, Satire, and Social Media can make us Savvier News ...DigiComNet
Mr. Mike Gillis is the head writer for the satirical news outlet, The Onion, where he has published thousands of headlines and articles, alongside scripting and directing video and podcast content.
He has written pieces for The New Yorker, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, ClickHole, and College Humor. Mr. Gillis graduated from Dartmouth College in 2012.
Using Games in Education: Building a Team of Developers and Philosophers to B...DigiComNet
Natalia Borodina is an Associate Professor
at Odessa National Polytechnic University. Beginning in 2004, Ms. Borodina has worked on research projects at Odessa National Polytechnic University. In her work, Ms. Borodina studies the visualization of scientific terms. She organizes her students into a competition to make scientific meme-pictures, including a philosophical quest component. Ms. Borodina works with her students to explore the formation of scientific myths. Additionally, Ms. Borodina is the Editor of the scientific journal, “Philosophy and Humanism.”
How is Influencer Marketing and Advertainment Changing the World of Marketing...DigiComNet
Influencer marketing and advertainment are changing how marketing and comedy are used together. New technologies like augmented and virtual reality allow for more creative and interactive video content. Customers want experiences that are entertaining as well as informative. Influencer marketing involves collaborating with influencers who share the same brand values to create various types of branded content like commercials, reaction videos, podcasts, and memes. This helps disperse industry myths and facts while entertaining potential customers.
Changing the World One Joke at a Time by Omri MarcusDigiComNet
Mr. Omri Marcus is the Founder of Comedy for Change, an international initiative that connects prominent writers from all over the world.
For over a decade, Mr. Marcus has been developing, managing and editing content in digital, mobile and traditional TV. Starting as a comedy writer on Israel’s most popular TV programs, Mr. Marcus received an Entertainment Master Class scholarship to study the international content industry, following which he embarked on an exclusive, multi-year development contract with Red Arrow Entertainment. Marcus is the head of Screenz Originals, a division of Screenz Media, focusing on develop digital interactive entertainment TV and web formats that merge storytelling with technology in new exciting ways.
Digital Communication Network Strategy by Artur gurauDigiComNet
The document discusses a Facebook group that people have joined. It is a short text that does not provide much context about the group or its purpose. The key information is that an unspecified number of people have connected through a Facebook group.
Creating Investigative Stories with Impact: An Audience Perspective by Julia ...DigiComNet
Julia B. Chan is the Director of Audience at Mother Jones. Her work has appeared in Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting, Salon, and Nieman Lab.
Governance vs. e-Governance; Democracy vs. e-Democracy by Iulia DrajneanuDigiComNet
This document discusses declining trust in political institutions and parties in Romania as shown by survey data. It notes that only 9/10 Romanians have little trust in political parties and believe they do not represent citizens' interests. However, this disengagement has created space for new civil society engagement online and in public spaces. But the document questions if e-governance or e-democracy can be a solution given low digital skills levels in Romania, with only 28% having basic skills and few working in IT.
Aaron Sharockman is the executive director of PolitiFact. Aaron oversees PolitiFact’s operations, development and revenue, assists in our journalistic mission, manages our state partnerships and lead efforts to develop new products for PolitiFact users. He also helps coordinate some of our special products, including our debate coverage and our media appearances. Aaron has been with PolitiFact since 2010 and served most recently as the editor of PunditFact, a website dedicated to checking claims by pundits, columnists, bloggers and the hosts and guests of talk shows. He also has served as a government and politics reporter for the Tampa Bay Times since 2003. He is a graduate of Indiana University.
Facebook and fact-checkers are fighting back against the spread of online hoaxes. But it won't solve everything. Aaron Sharockman, the executive director of PolitiFact, the largest fact-checking organization in the United States, takes you behind the scenes of life on the front lines in the battle against fake news, and explains what governments could be doing to help.
Case Study: Participatory Journalism by Maria-Anna TanagiaDigiComNet
Ms. Maria-Anna Tanagia is the founder of PubliSHIT Magazine and a guest blogger for HuffPost Greece. She has experience as a journalist, content editor, copywriter, scriptwriter, and workshop facilitator. PubliSHIT Magazine is an online media outlet inspired by crowdsourced journalism, and readers are invited to become editors and storytellers. The platform also offers meetups, workshops, and a variety of events. Ms. Tanagia seeks to use online media to develop an interactive relationship with her community. She has a master’s degree in journalism and new media.
Online media seek to develop an interactive relationship with the members of their communities in order to enhance the transparency in civil society. As a result of that, new genres of Journalism such as Crowdsourcing Journalism emerge. Crowdsourcing Journalism offers new ways to engage readers. In addition to this, social networks such as Facebook and Instagram provide new spaces and ways to experience news consumption. publiSHIT magazine (The acronym SHIT stands for Stories, Happenings, Interviews, Thoughts) is an online outlet based in Thessaloniki which is inspired by crowdsourcing forms of Journalism. Readers are invited to experience participatory journalism. Thus, they become editors-in-chief, editors or storytellers. Facebook is the main platform for calls-to-action to the community. During this 15 minute talk, I will present the project and the results of people’s engagement to the project.
Tag a Problem! Direct Political Communication in Social Networks by Diktor De...DigiComNet
Mr. Denisenko discussed the direct public-political communication occurring in Lithuania and whether it is effective. In Lithuania, it is popular for individuals to complain about societal issues on social networks and to tag a politician in their posts, showing the belief that a politician can directly solve the individuals issue. Mr. Denisenko discussed this trend in bringing citizens and elected officials closer through social media.
Newsrooms are Shrinking. Here’s how they’re Finding New Ways to Hold the Gove...DigiComNet
Kristen Hare Jairam covers local news innovation for the Poynter Institute. Her work for Poynter has earned her a Mirror Award nomination. Hare, a graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, spent 5 years as the Sunday features writer and an assistant editor at the St. Joseph (Missouri) News-Press, and five years as a staff writer covering race, immigration, the census and aging at the St. Louis Beacon. She also spent two years with the Peace Corps in Guyana, South America. Hare and her family live outside Tampa. She’s the author of the book “100 Things to do in Tampa Bay Before You Die.”
Technology Innovations that can Change Journalism as Watchdogs by Djordje Pad...DigiComNet
This document discusses innovation and strategic thinking in journalism and the industry. It covers trends like the end of the smartphone era, rapid prototyping, collaborations, building relationships with audiences, and entrepreneurship. It provides sources for further information, including from the Future Today Institute, Nieman Lab, and Stanford University's John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships.
How Engaged Journalism is the Key to Open Society by Adam Thomas DigiComNet
Mr. Adam Thomas is the currently the Director of the European Journalism Center. Mr. Thomas has experience related to startups, traditional media industry, and media development from both the private and non-profit sectors from his previous roles at Storyful and Sourcefabric. In his previous role as Chief Product Officer at Storyful, he was responsible for the vision and delivery of over 20 innovative journalism products to 150 of the world’s biggest media organizations. Previously, he was Head of Communications at the international nonprofit Sourcefabric, where he managed communications strategy and community growth. Mr. Thomas has worked on media development projects in over 50 countries worldwide. His teams and projects have won an INMA Global Innovation Award, the African News Innovation Challenge, a Guardian Digital Innovation Award (Best Technology for Social Change) and a Knight-Batten Innovations in Journalism Award.
The European Journalism Center has a number of new initiatives supporting digital transformation in newsrooms as an essential component of promoting accountability and transparency in society as a whole. In short, new business models and sustainability in journalism are crucial to the fundamental openness and stability of civil society.
Why not all good technologies get happily embraced by people by Pille Pruulma...DigiComNet
Ms. Pille Pruulmann-Vengerfeldt is a Professor of Media and Communication at the University of Malmo where she teaches courses and researches on the use and application of new media, Internet-user typologies, eGovernment, and museum communications. She has authored publications on youth participation, online content creation, the digital divide in Europe, and museum technologies. Ms. Pille Pruulmann-Vengerfeldt has a PhD in Media and Communication from the University of Tartu. She speaks English, Estonian, German, and Russian.
Public Administration and e-gov systems by Giorgio CaridiDigiComNet
Mr. Giorgio Caridi discussed a new system of e-governance that aims to help citizens more effectively work with several public administration areas, such as with pensions, immigration, and health and safety. This system, developed by the Italian government and the Italian Trade Union Cisl hopes to make life easier for citizens to solve problems related to public administrations.
How to use the digital environment to spread your message fast and wide by To...DigiComNet
Tip #1 explains that virality is scientifically driven and not random. Tip #2 notes that not all shares are equal and micro-influencers with smaller followings can still be effective. Tip #3 stresses promoting content where the target audience spends time online, like Instagram for younger users. Tip #4 emphasizes customizing the message and format to best suit each specific platform and audience.
Internet Governance and the Media (Democracies in Transition) by Anna RomandashDigiComNet
The document discusses ICANN's multistakeholder model and how individuals can get involved. It provides an overview of how policy is made through Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. It then outlines a 12 step process for individuals to build their skills, from newcomer to leader, including taking online courses, attending regional events, joining community groups, and participating in programs like Fellowship and NextGen. The final slides promote specific ICANN programs and resources for involvement.
Implementation and Challenges of e-Governance in Afghanistan by Palwasha EtebariDigiComNet
Ms. Palwasha Etebari will share her insights working on e-governance in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s e-governance sector currently lacks policy and regulations, and she proposes a strategic approach to implementing e-governance projects and initiatives. She will draw on case studies from her research in Estonia to highlight the importance of human-computer interaction design techniques for public services.
Digital Tools have Global Impact by Nigel MugamuDigiComNet
Nigel Mugamu is extremely passionate about technology and community-based initiatives. In September 2012, Nigel established a twitter-based platform called @263Chat. The award-winning initiative was presented with a Highway Africa Award in September 2013 - New Media Awards 2013 Innovative Use of Technology for Community Engagement. Essentially @263Chat also attempts to bring a diverse group of Zimbabweans together to crowd-source solutions and raise awareness of various social issues relating to Zimbabweans and their daily lives. Nigel holds several leadership positions including being the Co-Founder and Board Member of Hypercube Technology Hub. Hypercube a tech hub recently launched in Harare Zimbabwe. He is also a Board Member of Prosper Africa Film Fund Zimbabwe.Nigel holds a Bachelor of Financial Administration (Accounting) and an MBA.
The Role of Education in Reducing the Digital Gap by Maria-Manuela CatrinaDigiComNet
Maria-Manuela Catrina has a background in mathematics, computer science, cybernetics, as well as training in security and international relations. In the early 2000s, Ms Catrina had the first opportunity to join the high levels of government as advisor for the Romanian Prime Minister, after which she continued as parliamentary advisor for Romania’s Chamber of Deputies. Since 2013, she has been leading the Ovidiu Sincai European School, one of the Social Democratic Institute’s key projects, under the aegis of the Council of Europe. Since 2017, Ms Catrina has joined the executive branch as Secretary of State at the Romanian Ministry of Communications and Informational Society. Here, she has dedicated her time to steering the complex preparations for Romania’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union (Jan-Jun 2019). Her mandate includes broader aspects of international relations and European affairs, as well as more specialized areas, such as cybersecurity, AI and robotics. In addition to handling the numerous European legislative files stemming from EU’s Digital Agenda for Europe and representing Romania at the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, she also coordinates a number of high level national groups tasked with ensuring the security and resilience of Romania’s IT and telecommunications infrastructure. Maria-Manuela Catrina began her political career in 1996 as a member of the Romanian Social Democratic Party (PSD). In 2000 she won the local elections to become City Councillor for Sibiu (RO). From 2010 to 2013 she led PSD’s Communication and Informational Society Department. Since September 2015, she has been leading PSD’s Social Democratic Women’s Organization (Bucharest branch), while also coordinating its training programmes at a national level.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
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Pema Khandu, born on August 21, 1979, is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Dorjee Khandu. Pema Khandu assumed office as the Chief Minister in July 2016, making him one of the youngest Chief Ministers in India at that time.
Your Go-To Press Release Newswire for Maximum Visibility and Impact.pdfPressReleasePower4
This downloadable guide explains why press releases are still important for businesses today and the challenges you might face with traditional distribution methods. Learn how [Your Website Name] offers a comprehensive solution for crafting compelling press releases, targeting the right media outlets, and maximizing visibility.
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
Essential Tools for Modern PR Business .pptxPragencyuk
Discover the essential tools and strategies for modern PR business success. Learn how to craft compelling news releases, leverage press release sites and news wires, stay updated with PR news, and integrate effective PR practices to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. Elevate your PR efforts with our comprehensive guide.
The Biggest Threat to Western Civilization _ Andy Blumenthal _ The Blogs.pdfAndy (Avraham) Blumenthal
Article in The Times of Israel by Andy Blumenthal: China and Russia are commonly considered the biggest military threats to Western civilization, but I believe that is incorrect. The biggest strategic threat is a terrorist Jihadi Caliphate.