Topic: Mobile Journalism

3 chapters across the catalog

Lane Splitter
Episode 884 5:28 - 8:39

884: Lane Splitter

RT Production Techniques and Shared Studio Facilities

Stacy Herbert utilizes an iPhone 6 Plus with lavalier microphones to record high-quality video for RT while walking backward. In London, RT reportedly shares studio facilities with other organizations, including Voice of America. An anecdote describes a situation where RT and Voice of America used the same facilities back-to-back to report on the MH17 plane crash.

Dhimmi or Dead
Episode 585 2:25:27 - 2:30:08

585: Dhimmi or Dead

The Decline of Journalism and Automated Content

The rise of automated native advertising platforms like Nativo is blamed for the decline of traditional journalism, as advertisers no longer need to pitch stories to reporters. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss how companies like T-Mobile now create their own "contextually relevant" content to bypass editorial gatekeepers. They argue that this shift toward "garbage" content is why many legacy publications are struggling to maintain a loyal readership.

Hot Horse Meat and Hidden Salami
Episode 15 34:07 - 36:37

15: Hot Horse Meat and Hidden Salami

Mobile Video Streaming, QIK, and TSA Blogs

The rise of mobile video streaming via services like QIK allows users to broadcast directly from Nokia phones to the web. This technology is being used by bloggers to capture events like Steve Jobs' keynotes or incidents at airports. Additionally, the TSA has launched an official blog where the public can comment on security procedures and share travel stories.