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by Letizia Gambini25.02.2016We are launching <FWD:media> and looking for new partners.
In 2016, we will offer free Live Blog accounts to a selected number of outstanding independent web projects in journalism and activism. We launched "FWD:media" to reach out to more partners and share our open source tools and open mind.
by Karel Petrák24.02.2016The Digital News Initiative (DNI) is “a collaboration between Google and news publishers in Europe to support high quality journalism and encourage a more sustainable news ecosystem through technology and innovation.”
We are pleased to announce the Live Coverage Ecosystem (LCE) funded by the Google Digital News Initiative. The LCE project will boost live reporting in news agencies by providing them with a tool to better cover live events, a way to share resources with other news agencies, the ability to monetize their live reporting and a way to integrate all of this seamlessly with their editorial systems.
by Aleksandar Jovanović22.02.2016Team brainstorming at our annual Sourcecamp event in Prague
As a developer, work is so much more than just code. Working with colleagues that share common goals is important and creates relationships that are one of a kind. Sourcefabric is a place where we create great open source software and actually very much enjoy doing so.
by Douglas Arellanes18.02.2016The Rockit digital communication summit in Moldova | Photo by Rockit
"Why open source is a newsroom trend worth watching" - This was Sourcefabric co-founder Douglas Arellanes's speech topic during his recent presentation in Moldova at the Rockit Summit. The summit was an event that brought together a large number of startups, digital marketers and media professionals.
by Emma Van Sant16.02.2016Podcasting is the new blogging...what are you waiting for? | Photo by: Patrick Breitenbach (CC BY 1.0)
What do we want? Podcasts! When do we want them? Now! Welcome to podcasting with Airtime Pro. We released this new feature a few weeks ago to give you access to this quickly growing medium and help you take your station to the next level.
by Letizia Gambini9.02.2016Corners, turning Europe inside out | Photo: Corners
The beauty of open source technology is that, no matter what it was initially designed to do, it can be reinterpreted, reshaped and turned inside out to better fit emerging needs. That’s what happened when we put Storyteller, Newscoop, Live Blog and Airtime in the hands of our friends at CORNERS, a platform for artists and audiences, designed and driven by cultural organisations at the edges of Europe.
by Letizia Gambini2.02.2016A journey through 2015 as narrated by Nepali Times
There is a time of the year when individuals and organisations are reflecting on how the past year went, and where to go next. Usually, this is the time when every major media outlet writes “year’s best” posts or puts together their Year in Review. In 2015, our partner Nepali Times used Storyteller to sum up Nepal’s eventful year. This is how.
by Julia Vernersson21.01.2016Our annual Sourcecamp event held in Prague this year was a great place to get to know the diverse and passionate people that make up our wonderful team.
Welcome to the second post in a series of writings that take a peek into the behind the scenes world of Sourcefabric. This edition features thoughts from our Berlin-based operations manager, Julia. She explores why she chose to join the team and how Sourcefabric is every day “an inspiring place to be”.
by Douglas Arellanes19.01.2016debord/Flickr. Some rights reserved
Every major news story now brings with it a minefield of fake pictures for newsrooms to sort though, a minefield that grows ever bigger each ear. Verified Pixel is a Knight Foundation-funded prototype that aims to speed up verification by automating and simplifying that process. This article was written by Alastair Reid, Managing Editor of First Draft News.
by Letizia Gambini15.01.2016Which interesting events will you be attending in 2016? | Photo: re:publica/Gregor Fischer, 07.05.2014 CC-BY-SA 2.0
It’s January again, which means that we are gearing up for another busy year of events and conferences. Where will trends in journalism, open source & publishing be discussed in 2016? At Sourcefabric, we’re excited for another season of opportunities to network with industry leaders, show off our software and learn new things.
by Micz Flor11.01.2016As a radio lover from an early age, my fascination with the rapidly evolving technology of broadcasting only continues to grow
As we may be saying a bittersweet farewell to an inspiring online radio network powerhouse, Live365, we want to take a minute to welcome potential new users to our radio broadcasting service, Airtime, and say a few words about why we love radio so much.
by Josh McLain6.01.2016We love it when staff get involved and share their ideas with the team. Here's a shot from our annual Sourcecamp event where a team member led a workshop to come up with new company improvement ideas.
It's the New Year. To kick-off 2016, we asked our Head of Support, Josh, to share with us what makes Sourcefabric a special place to work. This is the first in a series of posts peeking into the world of Sourcefabric. So, here is Josh, and his insider's look into Sourcefabric!