More than 30 journalists and technologists came together in the new Inquirer newsroom today for an introduction to and brainstorming for the BCNI News Hackathon. See our event working document here. The event, hosted by Interstate General Media and sponsored by the Center for Public Interest Journalism, included the highlight of a handful of hackathon … [Read more…]
When you come to BarCamp NewsInnovation on Sat. April 27 at 9am (maybe after attending the Philly Tech Week signature event and after party the night before) you’re going to want some coffee, maybe a bagel, maybe something else to get you fed and ready to dive in to a day-long unconference and hackathon. Thankfully, … [Read more…]
Someone from the Washington Post has attended each of the last four BCNI events — including local projects editor Greg Linch for each of them, though in a different role at the beginning. This year, Linch will be joined by at least one other colleague, as mobile design director Joey Marburger is coming thanks to … [Read more…]
The future of news doesn’t end with reporters. That’s why three years ago, we first launched the coterminous News Hackathon, focused on building tools to better inform communities. And that’s why in 2013, we’re welcoming the first ever Content Camp to co-locate with us. A ticket to BCNI gets you access to all Content Camp … [Read more…]
[[THIS HAS CHANGED, as you can see here.]] Following our lunchtime keynote speakers of the past, including then Pro Publica social media editor Daniel Victor and then Wall Street Journal engagement editor Zach Seward, this year we’ll hear about new platforms for content from Tumblr Executive Editor Jessica Bennett. Bennett is coming thanks to coordination … [Read more…]