by NewsWhip | May 11, 2017 | Digital Journalism
With our WhipSmart summit weeks away, we share insights from the industry leaders and innovators speaking at our conference. Everyday, journalists and content creators alike have to contend with shifting social media algorithms, deteriorating audience trust, and...
by NewsWhip | May 10, 2017 | Digital Journalism
As Summer 2017 approaches, we take a look into how news publishers are using Facebook video to reach and engage with their audiences on the platform. In spite of recent news controversies, Facebook video continues to be a format that the platform isn’t backing...
by NewsWhip | May 9, 2017 | Digital Journalism
Our latest report tracks the rise of hyper-political publishers on social media, and the lasting effects for mainstream publishers, social media platforms, brands, and readers alike. Previously, we’ve all been advised that politics is one of those topics not to...
by Benedict Nicholson | May 9, 2017 | Digital Journalism, Interviews
After its impact on the U.S. presidential election, a stark spotlight has been cast on fake news and the effects of its spread. On May 5, our CEO, Paul Quigley, sat down with Bloomberg to discuss the role of fake news in the French election, how mainstream outlets are...
by NewsWhip | May 4, 2017 | Digital Journalism
Why is it worth incorporating first-party sources into your reporting? Here’s how staying ahead of local sources can make your stories stand out. There’s no dearth of challenges for the modern newsroom. With questions of fake news, how to be the first to...
by Benedict Nicholson | May 3, 2017 | Digital Journalism, Interviews
Upworthy’s Head of Audience Growth and Popular Science’s Engagement Editor sat down with us to discuss how they use social data to understand how to engage their audiences and create better stories. In today’s social distribution marketplace, there are...
by NewsWhip | Apr 27, 2017 | Digital Journalism
The self-described “mischievous” Channel 4 News is a surprising underdog of viral content on Facebook. We dug into the data to find the secret formula. We’re always on the lookout for publishers and brands who are using innovative storytelling...
by NewsWhip | Apr 26, 2017 | Digital Journalism
As publishers focus more on monetization, where do Instant Articles fit into the picture? We look at how the format drives likes, shares, and comments. As Facebook embraces an increasingly mobile audience, are publishers still benefitting from Instant Articles? ...
by NewsWhip | Apr 21, 2017 | Interviews, Digital Journalism
On the heels of the French election, we speak to First Draft News about the success of the CrossCheck initiative against fake news. Fake news has become a mainstream concern across countries. In February, we announced our initiative with First Draft News to support...
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