Travel Channel Academy – DC

Right on the heels of the NY Academy, we are down in DC kicking off the next Travel Channel Academy.

Channel President Pat Younge was here to talk to the group and explain their place as the Channel moves into the realm of VJs and UGC content. His goal is to train and certify no less than 1,000 Travel Journalists around the world this year. And we’re right on schedule. Next week, Chicago.

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Michael Rosenblum

For more than 35 years, Michael Rosenblum has been on the cutting edge of the digital video journalism revolution. During this time, he has lead a drive for video literacy, and the complete rethinking of how television is made and controlled. His work has included: The complete transitioning of The BBC's national network (UK) to a VJ-driven model, starting in 2002. The complete conversion of The Voice of America, the United State's Government's broadcasting agency, (and the largest broadcaster in the world), from short wave radio to television broadcasting and webcasting using the VJ paradigm (1998-present). The construction of NYT Television, a New York Times Company, and the largest producer of non-fiction television in the US. Rosenblum was both the founder and President of NYT TV, (all based on this paradigm (1996-1998). The President and Founder of Video News International, a global VJ-driven newsgathering company, with more than 100 journalists around the world. (1993-1996). Other clients include Spectrum News, Verizon and CBS News.

1 Comment
  • Natalie – The Liquid Muse March 19, 2008

    This was an awesome, butt-kicking experience! My future footage is forever improved…