Blog posts by year and monthMay 2017
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What does AI mean for the BBC?
Artificial intelligence will present media organisations with complex responsibilities as well as opportunities. Rumman Chowdury considers the challenges for the BBC in three particular areas: journalism, reaching minority audiences and corporate ethics.
Apple v Android for journalists: Time to think again?
Two rivals operating systems dominate the smartphone market. Traditionally, only one has been used for mobile journalism, but recent changes are making the author re-examine assumptions behind that choice.
Shooting a 60-minute doc on a smartphone: How hard could it be?
The first full BBC documentary to be filmed completely on a smartphone was a steep learning curve for a BBC Science production team. Laura Mulholland describes a roller-coaster experience, but says she would do it all again.
VR and 360 video: What are they good for?
Experiments with 360 video and VR by news organisations have raised questions about how to attract a mass audience and what kind of content works best in this new medium.
Big or small, fast or slow: What’s the best strategy for VR development?
Zillah Watson's research for the Reuters Institute into the use of virtual reality and 360 video by news organisations highlights the dilemmas they face in trying to bring these new media to a mass audience.
Learning at Work Week: Making your organisation stronger
The accumulated knowledge and culture within an organisation that allows it to work effectively is known as social capital. Increasingly, intangibles such as social capital are critical assets, and that's why learning at work is so important.
Mental health: Introducing a bi-polar storyline into a popular drama
River City, BBC Scotland's popular weekly drama, has introduced storylines that involve bi-polarity and schizophrenia. The producer explains how they worked with individuals and medical experts to get the stories right.
Mental health at work: Avoiding stress is not a sign of weakness
Following a study project in the States, the author is working on the BBC's corporate efforts to promote mental health in the workplace.
Attacks on the press: The rise of ‘Repression 2.0’
The annual Attacks on the Press report - based on information from journalists, academics and activists - highlighted worrying developments for journalism worldwide.
