Content on the internet has been funded, almost entirely by advertisements. But as programatic placements and a handful of platforms have consumed media dollars, journalism and and storytelling have found themselves facing a funding draught that threatens to push all surviving media to click-bait and listicals. Come explore the design principals of media distribution that is paid for not with commerce, but with actions. A new way to fund content is taking shape, one that connects readers with writers, and builds a new generation of publishers. An ecosystem that value engagement, sharing and dialog over old mass-media metrics.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
Tracie Lee
The New York Times
Steve Rosenbaum
SustainableMedia.Center
Baratunde Thurston
Multiverses Media / Life With Machines
Ramsi Woodcock
University of Kentucky