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news:rewired event notice: Video Focus

Posted February 16, 2016
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On March 16th in London, Journalism.co.uk and News:Rewired will host their next conference with a focus on video.

The conference will feature speakers from the world of video journalism with journalists from outlets such as Al Jazeera, The Guardian, and more.

From the announcement:

News:rewired ‘video focus’ takes place on 16 March 2016 at Reuters in Canary Wharf, London, and will offer a mixture of in-depth sessions discussing the latest video trends, and spotlight talks highlighting innovative projects, essential skills and handy tips for media organisations.

Tickets are available for just £165+VAT and spaces are limited – so book yours now to avoid missing out.

Read the full announcement and see the list of speakers here.

 


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