News at the Speed of Data

Explore the revolutionary impact of social media on news reporting and consumption in this 56-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Discover how platforms like Twitter have transformed the news cycle, enabling real-time audience participation in breaking news, reporting, and story development. Learn about innovative tools for discovering breaking news and hear from journalists leveraging Twitter to engage audiences in the journalistic process. Gain insights into data-driven journalism, the challenges and opportunities of social media in news, and emerging storytelling formats. Featuring perspectives from industry leaders Ted Bailey, Jim Bankoff, Isaac Lee, Chris Altchek, and moderator Vivian Schiller, delve into topics such as second screen experiences, activism, and the evolution of news paradigms in the digital age.