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Innovative Individuals
Innovative Individuals: Matt Ford
I first came across Matt Ford’s work when I reveled over AP’s “Killer Blue, Baptized by Fire” package. I have since followed his work closely via his clean portfolio site, Matt Ford Media, and his multimedia blog, Wire & Lights (although it’s gone quite lately, cough cough). From his excellent multimedia work at AP to all that he will accomplish in the future, I am happy to announce that Matt was selected as this week’s Innovative Individual.
Innovative Individuals: Nancy Donaldson
If you watched “The Frontline of Mexico’s AIDS War” by the Washington Post in 2008, or enjoyed the “Choosing a President” presentation by The New York Times, you were watching the talented work of Nancy Donaldson. During her short career she has already produced a wealth of innovative multimedia projects from two of the most highly respected news organizations. As is evident from her inspirational work, it seemed clear that she deserved the title for this week’s Innovative Individual.
Innovative Individuals: Jeff Achen
Jeff Achen could have been selected for this week’s innovative individual for his entrepreneurial multimedia skills that he utilized starting a budding videography and photography business. Or, possibly his role as online editor for the community site ThisWeekLive.com garnered him the nomination. Last but not least, it could have been his role on the Digital Media Committee for the Society of Professional Journalists, where he blogs for Net Worked, helping to provide “informative and instructional training on how to use digital media to make your reporting more interactive.” Taken all together, it was evident that Jeff was an obvious choice for this recognition.
Innovative Individuals: Regina McCombs
You may recognize the name Regina McCombs from her past work at StarTribune where she covered large-scale events such as the devastating bridge collapse, or from her current role at The Poynter Institute where she is continually reshaping the way visual storytellers think about multimedia production. Her dedication and contribution to the field, both past and present, garnered her this week’s selection for “Innovative Individual.”
Innovative Individuals: Ed Kashi and Julie Winokur
In the flood of emails, blog comments and verbal reactions to the “100 notable multimedia professionals” post, two names were referenced for inclusion time and time again: Ed Kashi and Julie Winokur. Therefore, I am happy to announce that they were both selected in the inaugural edition of the “Innovative Individuals” series.
Introducing new series, “Innovative Individuals”
I am happy to announce a new weekly series at II, titled “Innovative Individuals.” This series is a direct result from user feedback about last week’s “100 notable multimedia professionals.” While I strongly believe that the list is a valuable resource for others curious about who else is out there, the major limitation is that it is by no means comprehensive. First, the list was based strongly upon my knowledge of others in the field, and I am the first to admit that I do not know everyone passionate about multimedia. Second, by creating the 100 cap, I left off countless deserving individuals. Therefore, “Innovative Individuals” is a user-nominated weekly series where readers pick who should be highlighted. At the end of the year, these individuals will be aggregated into the annual list.
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