Blogging local news - what works, what doesn't?

THE next meeting of the Digital Editors' Network, at UCLan in Preston, will be focussing on what works in online publishing, getting the best out of video and how blogs and the established media can work together.

The three discussions will form part of the 7th Journalism Leaders Forum, on October 16, featuring the regional editorial director of Trinity Mirror Neil Benson, who is amongst the panelists considering the global impact of the local news business.

The schedule for the get together is:

1pm: Meet for spot of lunch

1.30pm: Video journalism - Q&A
Discussion led by Andy Dickinson, lecturer in digital journalism at UCLan, giving pointers on developing web content and topics such as using Youtube

2.45pm: How journalists can connect with the blogosphere
Discussion led by Craig McGinty covering topics such as setting up community blogs, staff blogs, enhancing blogs with widgets, etc

4pm: What works?
Discussion led by Nick Turner, head of digital content for CN Group, with participants passing on the best ideas for increasing online traffic from the last 12 months.

5.15pm: Forum drinks reception – a chance to network in the Greenbank Building

6pm: Journalism Leaders Forum. Panelists include Neil Benson, Trinity editorial director, and crowd-sourcing advocate Jay Rosen.

The afternoon talks will be very much in the style of an open discussion, with the use of an internet connection to highlight features and examples and so letting people share their own insights and observations.

Take a look over the Journalism Leaders Forum website, where details of how to register for this free event can be found.

Comments

[Louise Bolotin]

Blast! I would love to attend that but I won't be around that day. It looks great - fantastic programme! Good luck with the workshop.

[Craig McGinty]

Hi Louise

Shame you can't get to the event.

But if you can get to a PC the Forum itself will be broadcast over the web, details can be found at the foot of this piece:

http://journalismleadersforum.blogspot.com/2007/09/crowsource-journalism-advocate-jay.html

All the best
Craig