New York Times to Seek Growth in Visual Journalism

WWD: The New York Times is betting on visual journalism for future growth. At its digital NewFronts presentation in New York, the company unveiled six new video series that cover topics in music, sports, business and science, as well as new virtual reality projects. “What’s the future of media? It’s great content,” said Times CEO Mark Thompson. “The future of media is visual.” As a result, the company is doubling down on digital journalism, which includes visual content, podcasts, video and virtual reality.