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…]
The 5th annual BarCamp NewsInnovation will take place again at Temple University on Sat. April 27, 2013 as part of Philly Tech Week. Register for $5 here. Students with an ID are free but still must RSVP. We charge $5 to try to get a more accurate RSVP count (read more here), but let us … [Read more…]
The second annual News Hackathon presented by Tropo held during BarCamp NewsInnovation had more than 40 participants, half of whom were developers and the rest were journalists. More coverage on Technically Philly. They built mobile-focused tools that were aimed at informing underserved communities and were given prizes thanks to the generosity of the Center for … [Read more…]