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What was one of the main challenges Geoff McGhee faced while working at ABC News?
What was one of the main challenges Geoff McGhee faced while working at ABC News?
- Low audience engagement with online content
- Creating interactives with unique URLs (correct)
- Limited access to images for news stories
- The team lacked funding for projects
Which browsers were predominantly used during the time McGhee was developing interactives?
Which browsers were predominantly used during the time McGhee was developing interactives?
- Firefox and Opera
- Netscape and Internet Explorer (correct)
- Chrome and Safari
- Edge and Brave
What was the method used by McGhee to create maps for interactives?
What was the method used by McGhee to create maps for interactives?
- 3D modeling software
- Vector graphics editing
- Using traditional newspaper layout techniques
- Overlaying transparent GIFs (correct)
Which project created by McGhee garnered significant attention?
Which project created by McGhee garnered significant attention?
What was the significance of McGhee's work with interactives?
What was the significance of McGhee's work with interactives?
How did McGhee describe the interactive experience despite technical limitations?
How did McGhee describe the interactive experience despite technical limitations?
What type of journalism were McGhee and DeVigal blending with their programming skills?
What type of journalism were McGhee and DeVigal blending with their programming skills?
What limitation did early monitors present during McGhee's interactive developments?
What limitation did early monitors present during McGhee's interactive developments?
What was one major feature introduced by The Lawrence Journal-World for reporting on drought in Kansas?
What was one major feature introduced by The Lawrence Journal-World for reporting on drought in Kansas?
What type of interactive experience was developed for every University of Kansas men's basketball and football game?
What type of interactive experience was developed for every University of Kansas men's basketball and football game?
How did The Lawrence Journal-World's innovative approach affect other media organizations?
How did The Lawrence Journal-World's innovative approach affect other media organizations?
What aspect of The Lawrence Journal-World's interactive journalism attracted significant media attention?
What aspect of The Lawrence Journal-World's interactive journalism attracted significant media attention?
Who was responsible for leading the web projects at The Lawrence Journal-World?
Who was responsible for leading the web projects at The Lawrence Journal-World?
Why did The Journal-World have to schedule visiting hours for other media organizations?
Why did The Journal-World have to schedule visiting hours for other media organizations?
What method did The Lawrence Journal-World use to show the impact of irrigation on water supplies?
What method did The Lawrence Journal-World use to show the impact of irrigation on water supplies?
Which award did Adrian Holovaty receive for his work in journalism?
Which award did Adrian Holovaty receive for his work in journalism?
What was a defining moment in the history of interactive journalism as illustrated in this content?
What was a defining moment in the history of interactive journalism as illustrated in this content?
What innovative feature did chicagocrime.org provide?
What innovative feature did chicagocrime.org provide?
What was EveryBlock, the startup founded by Holovaty?
What was EveryBlock, the startup founded by Holovaty?
Which major newspaper praised chicagocrime.org in 2005?
Which major newspaper praised chicagocrime.org in 2005?
What dual role did Adrian Holovaty embody in his field?
What dual role did Adrian Holovaty embody in his field?
What recognition did Holovaty seek after creating EveryBlock?
What recognition did Holovaty seek after creating EveryBlock?
What characterized Holovaty's contributions to journalism according to industry reports?
What characterized Holovaty's contributions to journalism according to industry reports?
What did The Chicago Tribune highlight about Holovaty's work in 2008?
What did The Chicago Tribune highlight about Holovaty's work in 2008?
How did Time magazine benefit from the quiz about time wasted on Facebook?
How did Time magazine benefit from the quiz about time wasted on Facebook?
What was the impact of the 'Travoltify Your Name' quiz on Slate?
What was the impact of the 'Travoltify Your Name' quiz on Slate?
What is the purpose of 'Time Labs' as created by Time magazine?
What is the purpose of 'Time Labs' as created by Time magazine?
Why are interactives becoming critical in newsroom economics?
Why are interactives becoming critical in newsroom economics?
What factor has contributed to the increasing importance of interactive journalists?
What factor has contributed to the increasing importance of interactive journalists?
How do advertisers perceive the time readers spend on websites that feature interactives?
How do advertisers perceive the time readers spend on websites that feature interactives?
What trend was observed following the appointment of a new leader for the interactive data team at Time?
What trend was observed following the appointment of a new leader for the interactive data team at Time?
What is a common misconception about quizzes and interactive content according to critics?
What is a common misconception about quizzes and interactive content according to critics?
What is considered the first instance of computer-assisted reporting (CAR) in the United States?
What is considered the first instance of computer-assisted reporting (CAR) in the United States?
Which newspaper featured data charts on public education in its first issue?
Which newspaper featured data charts on public education in its first issue?
In what decade did computational journalism broadly emerge?
In what decade did computational journalism broadly emerge?
Which technology did Philip Meyer use in 1967 for analyzing survey data about the Detroit riots?
Which technology did Philip Meyer use in 1967 for analyzing survey data about the Detroit riots?
What historical journalism movement is noted for inspiring data visualization and collection techniques?
What historical journalism movement is noted for inspiring data visualization and collection techniques?
What were early American newspapers in the eighteenth century primarily tracking?
What were early American newspapers in the eighteenth century primarily tracking?
What method does computational journalism primarily apply to journalism?
What method does computational journalism primarily apply to journalism?
Which development in journalism occurred in the late 1800s involving electoral information?
Which development in journalism occurred in the late 1800s involving electoral information?
Study Notes
Rise of Interactive Journalism
- NPR's David Folkenflik reported on Lawrence Journal-World in 2005, highlighting its innovative approach to journalism that included a local newspaper, cable TV channel, and specialized websites.
- The Journal-World featured unique interactive content like an Xbox version of University of Kansas sports games, leveraging user engagement through video game replays dating back to 2002.
- By the mid-2000s, The Journal-World's interactive efforts gained national media attention, prompting tours from other news organizations seeking to replicate its innovations.
Pioneers in Interactive Journalism
- Geoff McGhee, an early innovator, contributed to interactive journalism at ABC News, facing challenges like slow internet speeds and small monitor sizes during the late 1990s to early 2000s.
- McGhee created interactive features using pop-up windows and JavaScript, allowing users to engage with content beyond traditional storytelling methods.
- His efforts included an interactive showcase of Supreme Court justices and features like polls and quizzes that set the groundwork for modern interactive journalism.
ChicagoCrime.org and Adrian Holovaty
- Adrian Holovaty's ChicagoCrime.org combined Chicago Police data with Google maps to visually present crime statistics, earning significant praise from major media outlets.
- Holovaty's work transitioned into the startup EveryBlock, showcasing the potential of combining programming skills with journalistic storytelling in the evolving landscape of news.
- His successes emphasized the power of mapping and visual data representation in journalism, influencing how news is delivered online.
Impact of Interactives on News Organizations
- Interactive content, including quizzes and data visualizations, significantly increased audience engagement and traffic for news sites, as seen with Time magazine's viral quizzes.
- Time established “Time Labs” to showcase its interactive stories, recognizing the economic value of increased reader engagement for advertisers.
- The rise of interactive journalism has created a distinct subfield, essential for the survival of traditional news organizations in a digital age.
Evolution of Data Journalism
- Data journalism's roots can be traced back to the eighteenth century with early reporting on stock prices and commodity imports, evolving into more complex visualizations over time.
- C.W. Anderson notes various moments in journalism history where data played a pivotal role, including scientific methods in the 1960s and the rise of statistical journalism in the early 2000s.
- Computational journalism emerged in the 1950s, with significant instances like CBS using UNIVAC technology to predict presidential election outcomes, marking the integration of computer science in journalism.
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Explore the beginnings of interactive media through the experiences of Geoff McGhee, a pioneer who contributed to early innovations in the field. Learn about the challenges faced during the late 1990s and early 2000s, as well as the advancements in web design that shaped online news. This quiz delves into the evolution of journalism in the digital age.
