Spark Camp's Big Ideas of 2012
What were the most interesting and provocative ideas in journalism in 2012? Nieman Lab partnered with Spark Camp to ask a group of smart people — Spark Camp’s alumni — that question.
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We’ve partnered with Spark Camp, a remarkable occasional gathering about the future of media, to ask a variety of smart people about the big ideas they’ll take away from the year. First up: Matt Thompson, Greg Linch, and Glynnis MacNicol. Spark Camp
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Jonathan Stray, Meredith Artley, and John Davidow share some of the big ideas they’ll take away from the year. Spark Camp
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Amy Webb, Scott Klein, and Jim Frederick share some of the big ideas they’ll take away from the year. Spark Camp
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Andrew Pergam, Mónica Guzmán, and Tony Haile share some of the big ideas they’ll take away from the year. Spark Camp
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Andrew Golis, Cyndi Stivers, David Gehring, and David Karger share some of the big ideas they’ll take away from the year. Spark Camp
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Looking backward inevitably leads to looking forward: What trends from 2012 will we be watching in 2013? Spark Camp