News organizations are doing everything they can to attract and engage news audiences, including experimenting with more content on social media. But is that what will draw in a younger audience that is more likely to trust information from an influencer than a journalist? And should media spend money catering to platforms that can turn around and block news content? Join this international discussion exploring if social media are a useful tool or a waste of time for journalism.
This Global Forum Dialogue is an opportunity for you to discuss timely news distribution channels and what resonates as news for you and why. Expand your global networks and earn a Certificate of Participation. Register below. Spots are limited!
ORGANIZER: The Creative School in collaboration with Whistling Woods International in Mumbai, India
DATE | TIME: Tuesday, October 17th at 10:00-11:30am EDT (Toronto) 7:30-9:00pm IST (India)
FORMAT: Online (Zoom)
ELIGIBILITY: Open to Journalism students
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: Up to 15 seats per institution
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 11 at 11:59pm EDT
PROGRAM FEES: No cost
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION: All students will receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful engagement and completion of the online Global Forum Dialogue
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION:
- Apply your knowledge of Journalism
- Collaborate and network with students and academics from around the world
- Gain new skills to add to your resume/portfolio
- Receive a Certificate of Participation
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please email global.creative@torontomu.ca