Digital Media Brief September 1, 2017

Published: Sept. 1, 2017, 3:41 a.m.

In the news this week, the tragedy of Hurricane Harvey caused untold damage and pain, but thanks to social media we also saw a great number of heroes, including journalists on the ground. Google and Facebook dominate in another area online: apps, but German publishers are teaming up to take on the duopoly. And with so many publishers rushing to make the pivot to video, is it a smart move or just a short-term gain that will alienate audiences?