Future of journalism

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://www.google.com/realtime

http://bambuser.com/

http://realtime.springer.com/keywords

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

link

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