Syria Deeply is a single issue news website on the Syrian Conflict cofounded in December 2012 by
Lara Setrakian and Azeo Fables. It is a collaboration with
Ushahidi
Ushahidi is an open source software application that collates and maps data using user-generated reports. It uses the concept of crowdsourcing serving as an initial model for what has been coined as "activist mapping" – the combination of soc ...
, freelance correspondents in the Middle East and other collaborators. It synthesizes information on the Syria conflict into a single website with sub headings covering issues regarding the Syrian conflict, interactive graphics, Google hangouts and video content. It has been compared to a next generation blog according to
Gigaom
Gigaom is a technology-focused analyst firm and media company. It was founded by Om Malik in San Francisco, California. In March 2015, it was shut down and in June 2015, its website and content were acquired by Knowingly and relaunched.
History
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that was ahead of the explanatory news trend active in 2014.
In 2013 it won a
National Press Foundation
The National Press Foundation is a nonprofit journalism training organization. It educates journalists on complex issues and trains them in reporting tools and techniques. It recognizes and encourages excellence in journalism through its awards.
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award for 2013 Excellence in Online Journalism.
Business Model
Distribution of Content
The website focuses on the Syria conflict active since the Arab Spring on a dedicated basis. Beyond its own website it spreads its content via various mainstream outlets.
News Deeply
News Deeply is an online journalism and technology company, based in New York City, specializing in single-issue news websites and building online databases of stakeholders. Its flagship site, ''Syria Deeply'', was founded by Lara Setrakian and A ...
has partnered with ''
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''NYT'') is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews. As one of ...
'' columnist Nicholos Kristof, has presented interviews with its journalists on BBC and MSNBC, and has published news articles in publications including ABC News, and ''The New York Times'' In 2013, Syria Deeply had an Interview with John Kerry, Nicholas Kristof, Lara Setrakian and ''The New York Times''.
Revenue
The parent company, News Deeply, has created multiple other Deeply sites including Ebola Deeply and Water Deeply. The company has several revenue streams including philanthropic support, brand sponsorships, and tech design and consulting of similar platforms for universities and think tanks.
References
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External links
Official website
Syrian news websites