Tag: john wihbey
Modeling networked media: Diagrams and graphics in John Wihbey’s The Social Fact
The conceptual black-and-white diagram, or idea-oriented infographic, goes back a long time in publishing design and storytelling. Many an academic or explanatory work has some kind of visual tucked away, […]
“We will see ripple effects of technology changing news for centuries”
The media needs to reinvent its business model and implement new public policies to foster social connection and stay relevant, said Northeastern School of Journalism assistant professor John Wihbey. In […]
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 […]
The #ARforChange Project: Using immersive technologies and data for social change
Here at Northeastern, we’re exploring new platforms for civic engagement and social change using immersive media, from 360 video to data storytelling to virtual reality. The School of Journalism, in […]
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 […]
Local TV news is important. Seriously.
Hello again from Northeastern University’s Reinventing Local TV News Project. We’re entering an exciting phase as we begin experimenting with new methods for video news storytelling and searching for better […]