Post on 12-Nov-2014
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Paul BradshawCity University, London and Birmingham City UniversityPublisher, Online Journalism BlogFounder, Help Me Investigate.com
The future of journalism*(*Perhaps. Maybe. Probably.)
The future of journalism?
1. The realtime web2. Big data3. Intelligent devices
Realtime web
TwitterStreamingAnything publishing to Twitter
http://blog.ouseful.info/2010/12/09/an-appropriate-use-of-technology/
Big data
GeoSemantic webSocial graphBehaviouralAR
http://gizmodo.com/5520314/the-anatomy-of-a-tweet
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/government_augmented_reality.phphttp://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/766 - from 3.10
http://www.allfacebook.com/facebook-friendships-make-visually-stunning-map-2010-12
Intelligent devices
Cars – telematicsRFIDsMobilesOyster cards etc.
http://www.autonewscast.com/2008/10/25/nissan-to-pilot-intelligent-transport-system-model/
Non-citizen journalism?
“12-car pile up on the M5; three ambulances in attendance and one five minutes away.”
New opportunities,Old habits.
Realtime web
Legal and political constraints?Brand managementConsumer demandCompetitive advantage
Big data
Privacy concerns? Transparency drivers
Contextual advertising & salesConsumer convenience
Intelligent devices
Regulatory driversCost-cutting/efficienciesCommercial targetingConsumer convenience
*The public sphere in a corporate space
Cloud computingPayment systemsSocial networksBlacklisting websites (USAF)
Faster journalismDeeper journalism
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1. The second draft of history: Verification & aggregation
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2. Node journalism:Tagging and linking to sources
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3. Journalist as engineer:Making connections, access
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Practical steps?
Tap into realtime networks & build verification skills
Tag content & link to sourcePublish APIs & learn how to use
them
Delicious.com/paulb/bbcfojTwitter.com/paulbradshawLinkedin.com/in/onlinejournalistSlideshare.net/onlinejournalist
Paul BradshawCity University, London and Birmingham City UniversityPublisher, Online Journalism BlogFounder, Help Me Investigate.com