Announcing news:rewired - media in motion

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Journalism.co.uk has announced its latest digital journalism event news:rewired - media in motion, which will take place on 3 February 2012 at MSN UK's headquarters in London Victoria.

The event, which is the sixth in a series of sell-out conferences run by Journalism.co.uk, will look at

the latest tools, strategies and approaches in online journalism and the use of digital technologies for innovative news production, with a focus on social and mobile developments. It is aimed at journalists, editors, media executives and communications professionals who are keen to harness digital technologies in the production of better journalism. Topics covered at the one-day conference will include: making the most of online video; innovative approaches to mobile reporting; social media optimisation;

using gaming mechanics to enhance news coverage;

and building coherent multi-platform strategies. There will also be workshops on SEO, online networking and data journalism. The event will close with a panel debate on standards in social media in the wake of varying guidelines across the industry.

"In the industry today there are a number of key issues presenting challenges for news publishers, particularly within the mobile and social markets, be they primarily print, broadcast or online content producers,

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said Rachel McAthy, news editor at Journalism.co.uk.

"At news:rewired we hope to address these issues through forward-thinking, real-life examples of innovation and success, from those working at the coalface in these areas on a daily basis." Speakers already confirmed include representatives from the Guardian, ITV News, Wired.co.uk, Sky News, Trinity Mirror and the Manchester Evening News. Just 50 early-bird tickets will be available until Monday 29 August at a discounted rate of £85 (+VAT). After this date, or once all 50 tickets have been bought (whichever comes first), ticket prices will rise to £130 (+VAT). Tickets can be purchased at this link and will include lunch, refreshments and after event drinks on the day. For more information visit www.newsrewired.com. Notes 1) To find out more about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, contact Stefanie Bull or James Hollobone on 01273 384291. 2) For more information about the event, speaker opportunities and ticket queries contact Rachel McAthy or Joel Gunter on 01273 384290.