Presentation of the book Democracy hacked: how technology is destabilising global politics (2018) by Martin Moore. Moderated by Mathew Ingram. In the space of one election cycle, authoritarian gove...
Events - social media & messaging platforms
Google and Facebook dominate online advertising and play a pivotal role in news distribution. But that is not the only way in which big tech companies influence journalism. Google, especially, has bee...
People want to see news that matters to them. Local newspapers keep people up to date on everything that's going on in a community and they also play a vital role in holding local councils and institu...
With more than 1.5 billion people around the world using WhatsApp on a monthly basis it has fast become a resource of information and news for many. As the platform grows there have been challenges bu...
Malicious content on social media: what journalists and civil society can do about it
Could global alliances of civil society and journalists finally hold social media companies accountable for curtailing malicious content in emerging economies? Since disinformation emerged as a widel...
Facebook and Twitter are being blamed for almost every ill of society. Have the tech companies screwed up? Sure. But are journalists justified leaving social platforms and turning their backs on the c...
During this workshop you will learn how to engage your audience by creating videos that are social and interactive. Hear about Facebook's latest tools and video best practices that can support your co...
Regulation of information spread on social media: is it being done too hastily?
Tighter regulation of information spread on social media and other digital information companies is on the horizon. But is it being done too hastily? Current laws in France and Germany, and legislatio...
Stories on Facebook and Instagram is a visually immersive way for you to connect with your audience through a collection of full-screen photos and videos. The use of Stories is growing, and we see man...
Presentation of the book Digital dominance. The power of Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple (2018) edited by Martin Moore and Damian Tambini. Moderated by Elizabeth Hansen. Across the globe, Google...