This isn’t beat journalism. This is journalism in beta. | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Storyful recently launched a new Newswire to some of the biggest newsrooms around the world. Today, Chief of Product Adam Thomas (@datatheism) outlines what's new. Modern news is evolving. Journalists need to find news fast.


This is where the magic happens. Essential videos, images and embedded social media, all verified by Storyful’s journalists and augmented with context, dates, geodata, maps, local photographs, corroborating social media and – crucially – contact information for sources, so that journalists can follow up, cross-check and create their own unique angle.


The journey from Newswire to article (or TV segment, or online video package, or listicle, or …) is vastly improved, with the aim to be as frictionless as possible. Where available, every piece of media now has download, share and embed buttons. If a content creator has opted to license their content, you contact us for instant guidance on prices and usage....