Monthly Archive for November, 2006

Media giants make mobile phones the big story for 2007

Yes this is a concept for a phone.
Mobiles are the new internet
Why are we jazzed about mobile media? Because mobiles are going to be the interactive media story for 2007.
Mobile phones are rapidly evolving into truly magic lamps and savvy media companies are lining up to make sure that you rub THEIR Genie when you want local questions answered, interactive news and personalized information. More Americans will be using their mobile for search, GPS assistance, news, vids, and more. Continue reading ‘Media giants make mobile phones the big story for 2007′

Top issues with the Gannett newsroom revamps

images-1.jpg Let’s look a little closer into the new Gannett initiative — which I find very interesting. As the founder of Visual Editors I am obviously a fan and promoter of the concepts of interactive journalism and empowering the audience.
From what I have seen in my travels and talks with editors and publishers around the world is that it boils down to the basic truth — that it’s not enough to simply push out information that is unavailble anywhere else — a modern news group must facilitate a community and provide an invaluable experience that their users simply cannot find anywhere else. Continue reading ‘Top issues with the Gannett newsroom revamps’

VIDEO No. 2, World Digital Publishing Conference

Robb Montgomery’s reports in a video vignette from London with speaker highlights from the World Digital Publishing Conference.

VIDEO (Day one) London Digital Publishing conference

Robb Montgomery’s self-produced video blog report from the World Digital Publishing Conference and Expo in London.