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The Science Behind Going Viral
We often hear about something becoming so popular is goes "viral." But what does that mean and why does it happen? National Press Club member Matthew Ballard discusses this topic with Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic who writes about economics and media. They discuss the science behind why some songs, books or movies become very popular and why certain headlines get more attention than others. They also talk about Thompson's new book, “Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction.”
Type: Media
The Press And Its "Unprecedented" Relationship With The Trump Administration
What will the Trump Administration mean for press freedom? And will the media cover the White House differently with Donald Trump as president? Former National Press Club President Angela Greiling Keane, the deputy technology editor for Politico Pro and a former White House correspondent for Bloomberg News, discusses what she describes as the "unprecedented" relationship the press has with the Trump Administration. She talks with Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Molly McCluskey about the president's unusual willingness to criticize reporters and news organizations for stories he doesn't…
Type: Media
The Many Benefits Of Joining The National Press Club
The National Press Club offers tons of opportunities for professional development and socializing. With so many ways to take advantage of the Press Club, where should one begin? In this Update-1 podcast, Press Club member Julia Haskins talks to Press Club Board member and Membership Secretary Molly McCluskey about the benefits of joining the organization. Molley shares her insider tips for getting the most out of membership, from connecting with mentors to enjoying free food.
Type: Media
Journalist And Educator Frank Sesno Discusses The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions
Questions help all of us communicate and for journalists they are a way of getting the information needed to report the news. But how many of us know how to ask the right questions, whether on the job or in our daily lives? In this episode of Update-1, Bankrate.com Washington Bureau Chief and former National Press Club President Mark Hamrick (@Hamrickisms) interviews Emmy Award-winning journalist Frank Sesno about the value of questions. Sesno, the director of the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs, talks about his new book, "Ask More: The Power of Questions to…
Type: Media
Potential Threats To The Internet's Freedom Of Expression
The advent of the internet has provided anyone with a laptop or a smartphone the capability to become a citizen journalist. Consumer reviews on sites like Amazon and Google have provided everyday users an opportunity to share their own opinions. However, technology’s rise has triggered debate about the freedom of expression, leaving users vulnerable to contentious litigation for writing about their experience online. Yelp's Public Policy Director Laurent Crenshaw and Emma Llansó, the director of the Free Expression Project at the Center for Democracy and Technology, join National Press Club…
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Analyzing Media Coverage Of The 2016 Presidential Campaign
This edition of Update-1 focuses on the media's failure to predict one of the biggest upsets in political history: Donald Trump's stunning win over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race. Host Violet Ikonomova talks with Poynter.org Managing Editor Ben Mullin about whether the reputation of news organizations has taken a hit and what the media can do to better assess the electorate's political sentiment. They also discuss how the public views the coverage the candidates received throughout the campaign.
Type: Media
Maureen Dowd and The Year of Voting Dangerously
Maureen Dowd is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the New York Times and best-selling author of The Year of Voting Dangerously, a book about the 2016 presidential campaign. In this Update-1 podcast, Gallup Managing Editor and NPC Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Art Swift discusses with Dowd several anecdotes in the book, including personal dealings with Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Swift and Dowd explore what may be in store after the election for both Trump and Clinton, along with pondering how we got to this place in politics in 2016. Will the…
Type: Media
The Challenges Facing Women Reporters In Science Journalism
Just how bad is gender bias in science journalism? That's one of the topics in this edition of Update-1. Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Candace Smith interviews Laura Helmuth, Health, Science and Environment Editor at The Washington Post, about the challenges facing science writers who are women. Helmuth talks about the efforts under way to level the playing field. She also discusses how the media cover science issues and offers advice to science writers.
Type: Media
By Targeting Millennials, The Young Turks Dominate Online News
Millennials are the first generation of news consumers to receive most of their news content online. As legacy media organizations continue to adjust their platforms to effectively reach millennials, a news organization that solely targets this generation has grown into the largest online news organization in the world. The Young Turks began as the first show on Sirius Satellite Radio in 2002 and now boasts an online news network of more than 30 channels and with more than 4-billion views on YouTube. NPC Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Shannon Fisher speaks to The Young Turks founder and…
Type: Media
The Future Of Journalism Education
How does journalism education keep pace with a rapidly changing industry? In this Update-1 podcast, Press Club member Scott Maucione talks with University of Maryland journalism professor Sean Mussenden about the modern media landscape. They discuss the importance of having a professional and responsible social media presence, including how to present content and engage with the audience. Mussenden also talks about how he has to learn new technology, new methods of storytelling and new social platforms so that what he teaches remains relevant. He also explains why students will need to…
Type: Media