Episode 47: Conversation with Sam Joiner & Gianluca Mezzofiore (FT, CNN)
Aug 9, 2022
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Journalists from CNN and the Financial Times discuss covering the Russia-Ukraine War, utilizing open source information, analyzing rocket attacks in residential areas, and the power of visual storytelling in pitching narratives.
Innovation in data storytelling can combat war fatigue in Ukraine conflict coverage.
Utilizing geolocation tools and open-source content enhances the depth and accuracy of war reporting.
Deep dives
Impact of War in Ukraine on Newsrooms and Storytelling Innovation
The ongoing war in Ukraine has presented challenges for newsrooms to engage audiences due to war fatigue. Journalists are urged to innovate in storytelling to boost engagement. CNN's investigative producer highlights a shift in war coverage with unprecedented open-source videos and images, emphasizing the importance of geolocating and verifying content.
Innovative Data Storytelling Example: Mariupol Rocket Attacks
CNN's use of geolocation techniques and satellite imagery to analyze rocket attacks in Mariupol showcased innovative data storytelling. By identifying patterns and locations of attacks, they uncovered Russia's involvement in launching these assaults. The story integrated eyewitness testimonies, maps, and satellite imagery, enhancing the narrative of the conflict.
Visual Journalism Techniques and Strategies
The Financial Times utilized immersive storytelling techniques to depict the conflict in Ukraine. They focused on mapping territorial gains and targeting strategic areas, enhancing readers' understanding of the war's dynamics. By combining ocean work, interviews, and visual aids, they highlighted how Ukrainian resistance altered the course of the conflict.
Role of Technology and Best Practices in Visual Storytelling
Technology tools such as Matbox and Figma were instrumental in creating interactive maps and visual aids for storytelling. Best practices included rigorous fact-checking with open-source tools like Bellingcat and communicating with experts to ensure accurate reporting. Applying satellite imagery and citizen journalism enhanced the depth and impact of storytelling in covering the war in Ukraine.
This Conversations with Data episode explores how journalists from CNN and the Financial Times are covering the Russia-Ukraine War. We examine how innovation can help cure war fatigue among audiences and how journalists can leverage this moment to create new forms of data storytelling.
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