Update 1: NPC podcast on use of images in social media

In part 3 of the National Press Club’s series on social media, NPC member Shannon Fisher leads us through a roundtable discussion of the use of images in social media.

Her guests are Amy Eisman, Director of Media Entrepreneurship at American University; Lynne Perri, Managing Editor of the university's Investigative Reporting Workshop; and AU Professor of Communication Scott R. Talan, who specializes in public and strategic communication.

The panelists discuss our growing visual culture and the effectiveness of certain types of graphics across various social media platforms. Listeners will benefit from this seasoned advice about getting the most from their images, as well as strategies journalists can apply to each social media platform. From tips on design and content to ways to make an image go viral, this podcast gives valuable advice for navigating a world in which posts must catch readers’ attention in a split-second glance.

All podcasts are available on www.press.org under the Recent Multimedia section, or by clicking on the Multimedia link at the top of the home page and then clicking on Podcast. They also can be located by searching for “NPC Update-1” on iTunes, Stitcher or Tunein. You can comment on any podcast by submitting an email to [email protected].

Update-1 is a production of the NPC's Broadcast Committee. It provides a forum for listeners to learn about newsworthy stories, many originating from the Club or involving NPC members.