Live Episode! The Intersection of Journalism and Online Video -– Christian Bennett (Executive Editor of Video Journalism, The Guardian)

Christian Bennett is the Executive Editor of Video Journalism at The Guardian, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted publications. Christian studied radio and television at Bournemouth University and began his career as a video editor for RDF Television. Since then, he has spent nearly 12 years helping to shape The Guardian’s video strategy. This special live episode took place on February 21, 2020 at VidCon London. During our discussion, Christian explains how the Internet fundamentally changed The Guardian’s business, providing it with a global platform virtually overnight. Christian offers his take on digital-first news publishers, describes how The Guardian chooses which stories to cover, and shares how his team differentiates its content from broadcast news. We also asses two structural issues at the intersection of social media and journalism: the first, that social platforms create echo chambers in which users surround themselves with friends and news coverage that reinforce their political preferences and biases. Secondly, social platforms are incentivized to reward controversy because content that generates high engagement creates more opportunities for ad monetization. Finally, we address the importance of building trust with one’s audience, especially given the prevalence of fake news and a higher degree of public skepticism of news media. Host: James Creech LISTENER SUPPORT If you’d like to make a small monthly donation  to help support future episodes, please visit https://anchor.fm/all-things-video/support ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading media companies and engage in thought-provoking debates about the issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital media. Follow All Things Video on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOST James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential influencer marketing platform for media companies, agencies, and brands.