Mobile Strategies for News Distribution

This Webinar was originally broadcast on:
June 17, 2009 Enroll Now

Course Overview

Title:
Mobile Strategies for News Distribution
Type:
Webinar
Cost:
$29.95
Originally Broadcast On:
June 17, 2009
Time Estimate:
One hour

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Mobile consumers want news, but not every news organization is delivering. This course, originally broadcast June 17, 2009, shows you how to learn more about the mobile consumer's needs and wants.

You'll learn the best practices to create cell phone applications as Lou Ferrara, a vice president and managing editor at The Associated Press, shares lessons he has learned since launching the Mobile News Network in May 2008.

What Will I Learn:
  • The facts on mobile consumers
  • The challenges of making mobile applications
  • Tips for creating successful mobile applications
Who Should Take this Course:

This course is for everyone who knows how important mobile devices are in the dissemination of news.

Course Instructor:

Lou Ferrara

Lou Ferrara is the vice president and managing editor for sports, entertainment and multimedia at the Associated Press.

Training Partner:

ONAvation Webinar Series

The ONAvation series, a partnership between the Online News Association and Poynter's News University, has been created to focus on applying cutting-edge technology to journalism. Founded in 1999, ONA now has more than 1,600 professional members whose principal livelihood involves gathering or producing news for digital presentation.

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