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New York Times proves it’s innovation with election wrap-up

New York Times just launched a summary presentation of the presidential election with an innovative video, including motion graphics, interactivity, photos, and archival footage from the past two years. Take note: “2008 Election – Choosing a President” is journalism at it’s greatest.

It’s an informative and compelling video, cut up in three sections so as to not to lose the viewer’s attention. It links back to previous projects and stories when relevant. Interactive tools allow you to jump through the video as you so choose. Amazing motion graphics and other innovative elements within the video grabs the viewer’s interest and holds it throughout.

Most importantly, this piece has an endless shelf-life. Unlike some of the other political interactives we’ve seen, such as a poll tracker, this video can be shown for years to come to describe the 2008 political season.

It is brilliantly paced, extremely engaging, and highly innovative. Congrats to New York Times for once again setting the bar high and inspiring us all.

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• Wall Street Journal launches multimedia report in advance of Myanmar’s election
• The Guardian launches “Arab spring: an interactive timeline of Middle East protests”
• TNS visualizes international mobile usage data in “Mobile Life”

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