It’s been a busy month at Wishbox Media as our latest projects take off, featuring media production, communications services, and a digital storytelling webinar in partnership with the International Center for Journalists. In the fast-paced world of media, leveraging digital tools and storytelling techniques is indispensable.
These innovations enable us to tell stories in more dynamic, engaging, and personalized ways. For journalists, adapting to these changes is no longer optional—it’s crucial.
Last summer, Google announced its initiative to develop AI tools aimed at aiding journalists with content creation. This is a significant moment for media professionals, prompting us to stay informed and embrace new technologies to enhance our work. With layoffs becoming more common in the industry, it’s evident that embracing creativity and finding a niche are essential for sustainability.
At Wishbox Media, our core mission is to equip journalists and media professionals with advanced digital storytelling skills. The feedback from the recent webinar was clear: there’s a strong demand for these skills.
Navigating this digital transformation involves continuous learning and adapting. It’s about acquiring new skills and shifting our mindset. We’re committed to supporting you in this journey, ensuring you’re well-prepared to tell the stories of tomorrow.
Best wishes
Rana F. Sweis
Founder, Wishbox Media
💡 What we’ve been up to
🤝🏻 We met with our partners at the headquarters of the Makanati program, where we presented our project and prepared to launch our year-long series of media projects. This presentation was also an opportunity to connect with other recipients from Makanati, showcase our upcoming initiatives, and exchange insights.
📹 This month, we launched an animated video titled “I Wear My Heart on My Sleeves,” as part of the CFI’s Qarib program, focusing on the significant challenges faced by Jordanian youth, especially unemployment.
🎞️ We also launched an animated video for the Swedish Dialogue Institute. The video, titled “Intergenerational Dialogue," highlights the importance of bridging the gap between generations through dialogue, utilizing active listening and storytelling skills.
📱 We organized four online workshops in collaboration with the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), focusing on storytelling and its impact on social media platforms, the essential tools in digital media, and how to market a product or content on social media platforms. The workshops were attended by over 100 Jordanian journalists and content creators.
🧿 We are in the final stages of launching a booklet in Arabic for the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa on the importance of dialogue.
🙋🏻♀️ In February, we finalized an agreement with the Jordanian Women’s Union to produce a series of communication services.
🖥️ Please check out our list of media services to see if we can offer what you need. We’re dedicated to producing meaningful and thought-provoking content, and this month’s exciting collaborations and achievements propel us further on our mission to make a positive impact in the media industry.
🗄️ From the archives
💬 This is a throwback to our live interview with blogger and social media expert Hadeel Shahadeh about the best practices for producing Instagram reels.
📨 Drop us a note if you want to collaborate with us on creating compelling content that tells your stories.
📺 Our media consumption
💻 We have been experimenting with “Headliner,” a user-friendly digital tool designed for creating engaging audio and video content, allowing users to quickly produce shareable social media clips, podcasts, and videos with captions and custom visuals.
🗞️We enjoyed reading this article in Axios, which revealed that The Ankler, an entertainment media startup, has appointed David Lidsky as executive editor and partnered with LAist to extend its Hollywood coverage to a broader audience, reflecting its growth and profitability since its launch.
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