Society for News Design 13 Workshop: Live updates from DFM staff

Live updates from select sessions of the annual Society for News Design event in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Society for News Design annual workshop takes place in Louisville, Ken. Nov. 7 - 9 and we have Eileen Faust of The Mercury (Pottstown, Penn.), Brian Harr of the Los Angeles News Group and Alexandra Sieh of Boulder Daily Camera on hand to represent Digital First Media. Keep up with them both throughout the duration of the workshop as they live-tweet some of the tips, tricks and tools they learn about right here. If you have any questions for them, tweet at them directly.
- Eileen on Twitter: @EileenEFaust
- Brian on Twitter: @beeharr
- Alexandra on Twitter: @ansieh
See the full schedule here.
by Chris March 11/7/2013 1:47:10 AM

3rd & 7 37yd

FREE LUNCH tomorrow. Tour Gannett's Louisville Design Studio 12:30 Saturday. Sign up at the Gannett table. #sndlou

by sndlou via twitter 11/8/2013 4:51:51 PM
"Live creates a buzz. Creates a feeling of engagement. We are either live or creating the perception of live. @CarolynWashburn at #sndlou

by Brian Harr via twitter 11/8/2013 5:12:45 PM
"Most people are married to process ..." Challenge is introducing change "so it's not an indictment." @gfrederickk #sndlou

by Brian Harr via twitter 11/8/2013 5:22:39 PM
Here's a link to my talk. Thanks to everyone who came! joseph-jam.es/snd2013/ #sndlou

by josephjames via twitter retweeted by sndlou 11/8/2013 5:30:06 PM
The Muhammad Ali Center is breathtaking. #sndlou http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYkNNTfCMAEvugB.jpg

by MSUSND via twitter retweeted by sndlou 11/8/2013 5:32:38 PM
@sndlou Andres Quesada of USA Today: Ads and design on your website can't get in the way of the user experience otherwise readers bail.
— Eileen Faust (@EileenEFaust) November 8, 2013

by Chris March 11/8/2013 5:47:33 PM
@sndlou Quesada: USA Today simplified navigation and reduced clutter at top of pages, resulting in positive response from readers.
— Eileen Faust (@EileenEFaust) November 8, 2013

by Chris March 11/8/2013 5:49:37 PM
Listening to the @TheOnion speakers. They're ... Pretty funny. #sndlou

by ansieh via twitter 11/8/2013 7:02:40 PM
Checking out a list of headlines that never made it into the @TheOnion . Man they have a lot of jokes up their sleeves. #sndlou

by ansieh via twitter 11/8/2013 7:10:09 PM
Finding a balance in satirical thinking, humor and sensitivity, especially amid tragedy. Via @TheOnion at #sndlou

by ansieh via twitter 11/8/2013 7:12:23 PM
Actually impressive what the graphics folks can do with a photo illustration at @TheOnion . #sndlou

by ansieh via twitter 11/8/2013 7:15:29 PM
Can this session never end? Please please please. #sndlou #sndlouTheOnion @sndlou @TheOnion

by ameliaeramya via twitter retweeted by sndlou 11/8/2013 7:18:04 PM
Since I can't be there...Can someone use "Why S-N-Deed" in a sentence? Thanks--@claysisk ! #sndlou

by claysisk via twitter retweeted by sndlou 11/8/2013 7:18:58 PM
In their roundabout way, they make a good point about innovative uses for social media. Be creative and smart with it. Via @TheOnion #sndlou

by ansieh via twitter 11/8/2013 7:19:06 PM
The funny guys in the flesh. #sndlou instagram.com

by sndlou via twitter 11/8/2013 7:19:41 PM
Completely full house for #sndlou Onion session. Some pretty loud laughter too. I hear they're a… instagram.com

by sndlou via twitter 11/8/2013 7:21:37 PM
A tip from @TheOnion : Post all the time. Keep audience fatigue in mind, but don't shy away from great content promotion. #sndlou

by ansieh via twitter 11/8/2013 7:24:38 PM
@TheOnion finds success packaging old content as new content. #sndlou

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 7:34:13 PM
@TheOnion #sndlou Tease people first then follow up with slowly revealing tweets to grab more attn.

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 7:34:21 PM
@TheOnion #sndlou how do u encourage click thrus? Promote more than once. Tweets are ephemeral.

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 7:34:28 PM
@TheOnion #sndlou . Onion dominates social media, surpasses some real news sources. *these are real numbers http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYknV4ECcAAstvR.jpg

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 7:34:37 PM
@TheOnion #sndlou the brutal sensibility of The Onion has stood the test of time, 25 years to be exact

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 7:34:44 PM
@theonion #sndlou step one of successful process: write punchline headlines first.

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 7:35:03 PM
@TheOnion hardest part of breaking news headlines: finding right path btwn satire and catharsis when covering tragic stories. #sndlou

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 7:35:09 PM
Can I fit 280 slides into 50 minutes? If you plan to fid out, please be on time for my @sndlou session. Have to start on time!

by michael whitley via twitter retweeted by sndlou 11/8/2013 7:59:03 PM
Be specific in social engagement. Take a fact or issue and directly address the audience. @TheOnion at #sndlou

by ansieh via twitter 11/8/2013 8:00:21 PM
@TheOnion #sndlou how to pad time when one of your presenters bail on you: share sandwich pix and random thoughts

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 8:02:56 PM
@theonion #sndlou Adding a human tone to your social media is a good idea but do it without pandering

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 8:03:06 PM
@TheOnion #sndlou Our ultimate goal is to be media critics. Want to hit new media opportunities in our own way.

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 8:03:12 PM
@TheOnion #sndlou everyone is your competitor on social media, everyone is hunting for clicks.

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 8:03:19 PM
@TheOnion #sndlou very important for brands to have a human voice

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 8:03:23 PM
@theonion #sndlou in comedy we will continue to take chances even when some satire attempts go bad.

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 8:03:30 PM
@TheOnion #sndlou keep in mind the experience of the user. Don't promise a big story if there isn't one. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYkuupjCYAAVmwh.jpg

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 8:03:37 PM
While it's a lot for those on my Follower list, this whole live-tweeting thing is really helping me stay in-tune and focused. #sndlou

by ansieh via twitter 11/8/2013 8:03:37 PM
My dork-tastic contribution to #sndlou http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYkw4ecIUAAtyVA.jpg

by pardonmyvintage via twitter retweeted by sndlou 11/8/2013 8:04:42 PM
Onion at #sndlou http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYkxQpdCAAAQ4xy.jpg

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 8:10:05 PM
Jordan David and Ben Berkley of The Onion. Ben said it today they no longer put out a print version #sndlou http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYkxTvhCMAAHGO2.jpg

by Eileen Faust via twitter 11/8/2013 8:10:13 PM
“@WinthropCorinne : #SNDLOU Illustrated notes on Michael Renaud’s session “You Forgot it in Print” snd.org/2013/11/snd-lo…” Check this out.

by ansieh via twitter 11/8/2013 8:14:43 PM
SESSION: "And the Oscar goes to..." by @michaelwhitley starts in 10 minutes in the Auditorium. #sndlou

by sndlou via twitter 11/8/2013 8:15:32 PM
SESSION: "How to Survive in an Avalanche of Innovation" by @StephenBeard & @JenniferImes starts in 10 min in View Pointe North #sndlou

by sndlou via twitter 11/8/2013 8:15:33 PM
SESSION: "Total Design: How the Times of London creates across platforms" by @jonhilldesign starts in 10 min in View Pointe Hall. #sndlou

by sndlou via twitter 11/8/2013 8:15:35 PM
Hey #sndlou : The @Independent was kind enough to overnight copies of yesterday’s redesign-launch issue. Grab one on 2nd floor in a few mins!

by tball via twitter retweeted by ansieh 11/8/2013 8:15:38 PM
My SND contribution. ;)
#sndlou http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYk0g55IAAA1Qx2.jpg

by claysisk via twitter retweeted by sndlou 11/8/2013 8:22:18 PM
Let's hear what the Times' Jon Hill has to say about working across platforms. #sndlou

by ansieh via twitter 11/8/2013 8:28:20 PM