Tag: broadcast journalism
Animating the pandemic: TV storytelling techniques in the time of Covid
The global Covid-19 pandemic has forced every industry to evolve as a new normal sets in. This is no different for local television news. Having to work from home, tell […]
How NBC10 Boston anchor Phil Lipof got “hooked” on news
When Phil Lipof was attending Syracuse University, he planned to become an English teacher. Little did he know that he would first become a TV reporter and then the news […]
Breaking news!: We are unveiling findings from our national study on reinventing local TV News
After nearly two years of work, we are today unveiling the results of our national study of news consumers and our experiments in remixing local TV news segments. The results are fascinating, and […]
Podcast: Northeastern alumni weigh in on the challenges facing local TV news
There’s no denying that local television news is at a crossroads. Traditional broadcasts face increasing competition from the internet, forcing stations to either adapt or face the possibility of losing […]
Figuring out local TV’s future with the help of the industry
It’s no secret the media landscape is evolving. Social media dominates. People’s faces are glued to their smartphones. But their thirst for news and information hasn’t disappeared. If anything, it’s […]