The media industry is evolving at an unprecedented rate, driven by the need to reduce operating costs and at the same time generate more revenue from increasingly competitive and uncertain markets. Media companies are in many respects an early adopter of big data technologies because it enables them to drive digital transformation. 
In the world of journalism, the effect of new technologies, social media and use of big data has been potent. At this discussion we will look at this digital change, how it has transformed daily lives of journalists and ways how their stories are communicated across different channels.

Speakers:

  • Andrius Tapinas (TV host, lecturer, author of books, public figure)
  • Hans H. Luik (journalist, theatre critic and media entrepreneur)

Moderator:

  • Veiko Spolītis (Political scientist)