How do you handle a data-driven story? As with any piece of content, the primary message, story structure, and considerations about audience come into play. But data stories beg for visualization. Choosing…
It’s cucumber time! Why the Silly Season is so important
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The creative brief: Going beyond pro forma
I’m often handed a chart-filled PowerPoint deck with the expectation that I will vet, edit,…
The who, how, and why of content formats
This piece is a collaborative effort by Luke Collins and Mary Reddy. The good news?…
The data viz editor rises: An origin story
The emergence of new media has brought with it a profusion of job positions and…