Welcome to our video library. Here, you can find highlights of our research findings, updates on our progress, and details from our A/B testing process.
Engaging the next generation: Mike Beaudet’s vision for Gen Z news consumption
In this exclusive interview with E&P Magazine, Mike Beaudet, an investigative reporter for WCVB-TV in Boston and a journalism professor at Northeastern University, shares his vision for adapting local news to resonate with Gen Z through his pioneering Reinventing Local News Project.
Meet the Fellows!
Three pioneering OTT streaming content producers, Maggie Cole, Angela Chen and Leanna Scachetti, as well as Visual Content Producer/Animator Gabby Aidam, each bring fresh perspectives to traditional news storytelling.
Reinventing Local TV News: 2023 OTT Research
The Reinventing Local TV News Project at Northeastern University is bridging the gap between communities and local newsrooms by analyzing viewer behaviors and introducing innovative video storytelling techniques for increased civic engagement. In this latest phase of research, the team is exploring the possibilities of Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platforms at local TV news stations, allowing outlets to report news in novel ways and deliver on-demand stories to their audience.
Reinventing Local TV News 2021
A summary of our 2021 research findings on using animation in video news storytelling from the Reinventing Local TV News Project at Northeastern University.
Meet the Animators
Adriana Aguilar and Bob Curran worked as Visual Content Producers at WLS-TV and WCVB-TV as part of the Reinventing Local TV News Project at Northeastern University.
Should You Hire An Animator?
Hear from the stations that hired animators.
A Day In The Life of Visual Content Producer Bob Curran
Northeastern University’s Reinventing Local TV News Project is in the next phase of our research. With the continued support of the Stanton Foundation, we’ve created a brand-new position, a Visual Content Producer, and embedded two of them in TV newsrooms at WLS-TV in Chicago and WCVB-TV in Boston for one year.
Reinventing Local TV: The Remixes
In an ever-evolving media landscape where many traditional local news outlets are struggling to remain relevant or even afloat, local television news finds itself in a surprising position of strength, with a real opportunity for growth.
