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In This Issue:

2011's Most Intriguing Transmedia Projects

Glancing back to glimpse what's ahead. Another "best of" list, this time considering some of the makers who are pulling out the stops across platforms. And how do audio producers fit in to cellphone gaming, interactive mapping, or mail-based blogging? AIR Media Strategist Jessica Clark covers it. Inspiration ahead!

Sam Schongalla,
AIRblast Publication Manager

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By Jessica Clark

Each week, AIR Media Strategist Jessica Clark combs through 200-plus sites to uncover inventive producers, reporters, developers, and media artists, and sends out an email showcasing the top five gems. From these, she's compiled a list of The 11 Most Intriguing Transmedia Projects of the Year. Get a taste of these creative and exciting projects and then join AIR's New Network (it's free!) to keep pace with innovators who are transforming public media from the bottom up.

2011's Most Intriguing Transmedia Projects

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To Do

An Inconvenient Jew: My Life in Radio
January 23, 6pm
New York, NY (Cornelia Street Café)

AIR's own venerable Larry Josephson (self-described "Oldest Living Independent Producer") steps into the footlights in the heart of the Village to debut a new monologue. Hop on a train, bus, or bicycle, and get there if you can. Find details here, and AIRsters, keep your eye on the AIRdaily for updates from Larry in the weeks ahead.

Media that Matters 2012: Change for Good
February 10–11
Washington, DC


American University's Center for Social Media once again convenes media makers and thinkers from across the spectrum to consider how media drives social change. All invited. More details here.

Integrated Media Association (iMA) Conference
March 7–8
Austin, TX

For the second year, IMA offers a public media "preconference" to the SXSW Conference convening in March. There will be a CEO summit, and sessions are beginning to take shape. There are discounts for early registrants. Keep your eye on this space for new details.

SXSW / Interactive
March 9–13
Austin, TX

The 19th annual SXSW® Interactive Festival will attract many of those who envision and influence the future creative technology. Great networking, stimulating presentations — the contingent of pubmedia makers has grown in recent years. AIR's executive director, Sue Schardt, with Zeega's Kara Oehler and Radiolab's Ellen Horne will strut some stuff. Find out more here.

NFCB Annual Conference
June 13–16
Houston, TX

Save the date! Registration will open after January 1. They've got a call for proposals too. Send your ideas here.

Games for Change Festival
June 18–20
New York City

For the ninth year, developers, strategists, CEOs, NGOs, and publishers come together to experience what's on the horizon in the universe of games that make a difference. Open call for presentations begins on January 16, and registration opens on February 13. Bookmark it.


Cool Tool: Go, Mikogo, Go!

Screen sharing has never been so easy. Use Mikogo to share your screen with up to 10 people for free. Particularly handy for tech troubleshooting, collaborating on projects, or giving a presentation. What makes this cool tool even cooler is that all sessions can be recorded by both presenter and participants. How nifty is that?
Erin Mishkin

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