Author / Adrian Ma

Adrian Ma is an award-winning journalist and an assistant professor at the Ryerson School of Journalism in Toronto. He has spent most of his journalism career as a reporter and digital producer and specializes in teaching multimedia storytelling and personal branding.

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Review: Spin Doctors: How Media and Politicians Misdiagnosed the COVID-19 Pandemic

Spin Doctors: How Media and Politicians Misdiagnosed the COVID-19 Pandemic By Nora Loreto (Fernwood Publishing, 2021) Review by Adrian Ma Toward the end of 2020, the editors of the popular website Dictionary.com…
How AI is helping newsrooms identify biases, automate multi-platform visual media and accelerate data journalism

Advances in tech are helping small newsrooms take on big investigations Continue Reading How AI is helping newsrooms identify biases, automate multi-platform visual media and accelerate data journalism
Top 4 interactive coverage styles of the 2020 U.S. election

The apps, maps, VR and robots that told the story of a very long Tuesday Continue Reading Top 4 interactive coverage styles of the 2020 U.S. election
Digital journalism innovations on the pandemic beat

Explanatory reporting, drone journalism and VR help tell the story of the COVID-19 era Continue Reading Digital journalism innovations on the pandemic beat
Can reported soundscapes foster deeper audience connections?

Adrian Ma breaks down binaural audio and how it enriches the listener experience Continue Reading Can reported soundscapes foster deeper audience connections?
Edward Madojemu on innovation, agency and shared experience in the world of VR

What 360-graphic novels can teach us about non-fiction storytelling Continue Reading Edward Madojemu on innovation, agency and shared experience in the world of VR
Tech trends that could change news media in 2020

From 5G to 3D, 360 video, here are some exciting tech developments rife with potential for news content producers Continue Reading Tech trends that could change news media in 2020
Working Media Podcast: Wellness and Meditation

This week, hundreds of thousands of Canadian students returned to their college and university campuses. For many it’s both an exciting and extremely stressful time. With this in mind, we’re bringing you…

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Working Media Podcast: Eternity Martis

Eternity Martis spoke to us about the thrills – and consequences – of sharing her personal life in her work. Continue Reading Working Media Podcast: Eternity Martis

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Working Media Podcast: Angie Lau

Adrian Ma talks to Angie Lau about her career. Continue Reading Working Media Podcast: Angie Lau

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