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In this episode of the Web We Weave, we will analyze the multimedia platform that is the Humans of New York. Created by Brandon Stanton initially as a photography project, HONY has become an iconic blog. Its pictures of average, everyday people on the streets of New York City, accompanied by a quote, allows us to take a glimpse at their personal lives. Today we will be discussing the strategies Brandon Stanton uses in making such successful posts as well as how he utilizes new media strategies to his advantage as he attracts over 20 million followers on his sites.
Sources:
“Brandon Stanton: The Good Story.” Ted Talk at Columbia University.
“On how I approach strangers in the street: Humans of New York creator Brandon Stanton: UCD, Dublin.”
“Humans of New York’s Brandon Stanton on Trump.” Interview with Katie Couric with Yahoo Global News.
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