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SUMMARY:Pivot to Video 2.0: Direct-to-Platform News Creators
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The media landscape is changing—again. Join us for a critical conversation with leading straight-to-platform video storytellers who are redefining how news reaches audiences in the digital age. \nDive into the future of news: Where are video strategies succeeding? Where are they failing? And how do you turn views into revenue when you’re going direct to your audience in 2025? \nDon’t miss this chance to join leaders in direct-to-platform news creation and dissemination Johnny Harris\, Sophia Smith Galer and Stephanie Wilson Chapin to explore how a new generation of creators is reshaping journalism for a screen-first era.  Broadcast Journalist and Media Expert Ginella Massa  will moderate this timely and important conversation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl7vfZzbKkE” css=”” title=”Watch the event”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout the Speakers\nJohnny Harris\nJohnny Harris is a filmmaker and Emmy Award-winning independent journalist who has worked with iconic brands like The New York Times and Vox. He currently is based in Washington\, DC where he makes YouTube videos\, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe. Johnny’s visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. Johnny\, in partnership with his wife Iz Harris\, continues to push the boundaries of digital storytelling and independent journalism\, most recently by creating their own media umbrella entitled Newpress\, where they work with creators Sam Ellis and Christophe Haubursin by aiding them in the production of their own journalistic content. He holds a BA in international relations from Brigham Young University and an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University. \nSophia Smith Galer\nSophia Smith Galer is a multi-award-winning journalist\, author and content creator based in London with more than 180 million video views for her storytelling around technology\, language and culture. She has built a following of over 900\,000 people across platforms and in 2022 British Vogue selected her as one of the 25 most influential women in the UK. A former BBC and VICE journalist\, Sophia is a leading voice within journalism innovation in British journalism\, credited for pioneering vertical-video reporting and building the video scripting app Sophiana. \nStephanie Wilson Chapin\nStrategic Partner Manager\, News\, Sports & TV\, YouTube Canada \nStephanie Wilson Chapin is a seasoned leader who has been immersed in the media industry for over two decades with over 10 of those years in news. In her current role at YouTube in Canada\, Stephanie leads partner engagement and revenue and content strategy for news partners\, supporting Canada’s biggest news brands. Much of her work is focused on helping organizations think through their YouTube strategy and develop their digital strategy at large. \nPrior to YouTube\, Stephanie worked at Bell Media where she led a team that transformed Canada’s biggest TV news brand into Canada’s biggest digital news brand. When she left in 2022\, CTV News routinely sat at #1 in for audience in the Canadian market and the digital properties had won numerous awards. \nPrior to Bell Media\, Stephanie managed digital strategy and content for The Globe and Mail newspaper\, Harlequin and  Sympatico / MSN. \nPut together\, Stephanie’s experience means she has a unique view of the digital news space. She understands the perspectives of legacy and digital-first news organizations as well as the opportunities and challenges that new technology brings. \nAbout the Moderator\nGinella Massa is an award-winning Canadian broadcaster\, media consultant and sought after public speaker. Ginella graduated with an Honours BA in Communication Studies at York University and has a diploma in Broadcast Journalism from Seneca College. She has worked in both TV and radio\, behind the scenes and on air\, at many of Canada’s major networks\, including CTV\, CBC\, and CityNews.  Most recently\, she was the primetime host of “Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa”\, on the country’s national public broadcaster\, making history as North America’s first hijab-wearing national TV news anchor. As a Media Consultant and CEO of her own PR Firm\, Massa Media and Communication\, Ginella helps her clients build strong communications plans through both traditional and social media. Ginella is also a popular social media personality with over 150\,000 followers across her platforms. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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