Tong Li
@tongli.bsky.social
Digital Media & Brand Strategy Expert | Former Journalist & Skilled Storyteller | Data & Business Analytics Enthusiast
“Presence is power.”
Incredible #MediaFest25 session with @demetriusfreeman.bsky.social and @JabinBotsford from @washingtonpost.com — on how political photojournalism means showing up early, taking risks, and seeing what others miss.
#VisualStorytelling #Photojournalism #SPJ
Incredible #MediaFest25 session with @demetriusfreeman.bsky.social and @JabinBotsford from @washingtonpost.com — on how political photojournalism means showing up early, taking risks, and seeing what others miss.
#VisualStorytelling #Photojournalism #SPJ
October 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
“Presence is power.”
Incredible #MediaFest25 session with @demetriusfreeman.bsky.social and @JabinBotsford from @washingtonpost.com — on how political photojournalism means showing up early, taking risks, and seeing what others miss.
#VisualStorytelling #Photojournalism #SPJ
Incredible #MediaFest25 session with @demetriusfreeman.bsky.social and @JabinBotsford from @washingtonpost.com — on how political photojournalism means showing up early, taking risks, and seeing what others miss.
#VisualStorytelling #Photojournalism #SPJ
“Comics journalism isn’t about simplifying—it’s about amplifying truth.”
Loved hearing @hannahgood.bsky.social from @washingtonpost.com at #MediaFest25 on how illustrated reporting can build empathy, transparency, and accountability.
#Journalism #Comics #VisualStorytelling
Loved hearing @hannahgood.bsky.social from @washingtonpost.com at #MediaFest25 on how illustrated reporting can build empathy, transparency, and accountability.
#Journalism #Comics #VisualStorytelling
October 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
“Comics journalism isn’t about simplifying—it’s about amplifying truth.”
Loved hearing @hannahgood.bsky.social from @washingtonpost.com at #MediaFest25 on how illustrated reporting can build empathy, transparency, and accountability.
#Journalism #Comics #VisualStorytelling
Loved hearing @hannahgood.bsky.social from @washingtonpost.com at #MediaFest25 on how illustrated reporting can build empathy, transparency, and accountability.
#Journalism #Comics #VisualStorytelling
“Sometimes presenting something on social is doing the journalism.”
Loved the #MediaFest25 session with Brandon Carter and Emma Grazado from @washingtonpost.com — powerful insights on trust, community, and authentic storytelling across platforms.
#Journalism #SocialMedia
Loved the #MediaFest25 session with Brandon Carter and Emma Grazado from @washingtonpost.com — powerful insights on trust, community, and authentic storytelling across platforms.
#Journalism #SocialMedia
October 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
“Sometimes presenting something on social is doing the journalism.”
Loved the #MediaFest25 session with Brandon Carter and Emma Grazado from @washingtonpost.com — powerful insights on trust, community, and authentic storytelling across platforms.
#Journalism #SocialMedia
Loved the #MediaFest25 session with Brandon Carter and Emma Grazado from @washingtonpost.com — powerful insights on trust, community, and authentic storytelling across platforms.
#Journalism #SocialMedia
“News product is the intersection of journalism, user needs, business, and tech.”
Loved hearing Becky Bowers from @PhillyInquirer at #MediaFest25 share how design thinking and agile teamwork are reshaping storytelling and audience trust.
#NewsProduct #MediaInnovation #Journalism
Loved hearing Becky Bowers from @PhillyInquirer at #MediaFest25 share how design thinking and agile teamwork are reshaping storytelling and audience trust.
#NewsProduct #MediaInnovation #Journalism
October 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
“News product is the intersection of journalism, user needs, business, and tech.”
Loved hearing Becky Bowers from @PhillyInquirer at #MediaFest25 share how design thinking and agile teamwork are reshaping storytelling and audience trust.
#NewsProduct #MediaInnovation #Journalism
Loved hearing Becky Bowers from @PhillyInquirer at #MediaFest25 share how design thinking and agile teamwork are reshaping storytelling and audience trust.
#NewsProduct #MediaInnovation #Journalism
“Great visual stories aren’t built — they’re composed.”
Loved hearing Courtney Kan from @washingtonpost.com at #MediaFest25 discuss how visuals, words, and pacing shape immersive storytelling.
Collaboration isn’t optional — it’s the craft.
#VisualStorytelling #Journalism #SPJ
Loved hearing Courtney Kan from @washingtonpost.com at #MediaFest25 discuss how visuals, words, and pacing shape immersive storytelling.
Collaboration isn’t optional — it’s the craft.
#VisualStorytelling #Journalism #SPJ
October 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
“Great visual stories aren’t built — they’re composed.”
Loved hearing Courtney Kan from @washingtonpost.com at #MediaFest25 discuss how visuals, words, and pacing shape immersive storytelling.
Collaboration isn’t optional — it’s the craft.
#VisualStorytelling #Journalism #SPJ
Loved hearing Courtney Kan from @washingtonpost.com at #MediaFest25 discuss how visuals, words, and pacing shape immersive storytelling.
Collaboration isn’t optional — it’s the craft.
#VisualStorytelling #Journalism #SPJ
“Digital security isn’t about paranoia — it’s about awareness.”
Loved hearing @huertanix.bsky.social from @FreedomOfThePress at #MediaFest25 share practical, human-centered lessons on staying safe online.
Security = habit, not luxury.
#CyberSafety #Journalism
Loved hearing @huertanix.bsky.social from @FreedomOfThePress at #MediaFest25 share practical, human-centered lessons on staying safe online.
Security = habit, not luxury.
#CyberSafety #Journalism
October 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
“Digital security isn’t about paranoia — it’s about awareness.”
Loved hearing @huertanix.bsky.social from @FreedomOfThePress at #MediaFest25 share practical, human-centered lessons on staying safe online.
Security = habit, not luxury.
#CyberSafety #Journalism
Loved hearing @huertanix.bsky.social from @FreedomOfThePress at #MediaFest25 share practical, human-centered lessons on staying safe online.
Security = habit, not luxury.
#CyberSafety #Journalism
“Why now? Why you? Why does it matter?”
Loved hearing Liz Alesse from @ABCNews at #MediaFest25 share how authenticity and intention drive great podcasts.
Her advice: audio storytelling is intimacy — not production.
#Podcasting #Journalism #SPJ
Loved hearing Liz Alesse from @ABCNews at #MediaFest25 share how authenticity and intention drive great podcasts.
Her advice: audio storytelling is intimacy — not production.
#Podcasting #Journalism #SPJ
October 18, 2025 at 1:05 AM
“Why now? Why you? Why does it matter?”
Loved hearing Liz Alesse from @ABCNews at #MediaFest25 share how authenticity and intention drive great podcasts.
Her advice: audio storytelling is intimacy — not production.
#Podcasting #Journalism #SPJ
Loved hearing Liz Alesse from @ABCNews at #MediaFest25 share how authenticity and intention drive great podcasts.
Her advice: audio storytelling is intimacy — not production.
#Podcasting #Journalism #SPJ
“There’s no single source of truth in U.S. elections — so journalists have to build it.”
At #MediaFest25, Robert Yoon from @AP shared how reporters verify results, call races, and fight misinformation on election night.
Transparency = trust.
#Journalism #Elections #SPJ
At #MediaFest25, Robert Yoon from @AP shared how reporters verify results, call races, and fight misinformation on election night.
Transparency = trust.
#Journalism #Elections #SPJ
October 17, 2025 at 4:18 AM
“There’s no single source of truth in U.S. elections — so journalists have to build it.”
At #MediaFest25, Robert Yoon from @AP shared how reporters verify results, call races, and fight misinformation on election night.
Transparency = trust.
#Journalism #Elections #SPJ
At #MediaFest25, Robert Yoon from @AP shared how reporters verify results, call races, and fight misinformation on election night.
Transparency = trust.
#Journalism #Elections #SPJ
“Journalists aren’t just storytellers anymore — we’re verifiers of truth.”
Incredible session with Dan Petty from @ProPublica at #MediaFest25 on using Google tools to fact-check photos, videos, and claims in seconds.
Digital safety = press freedom.
#FactChecking #GoogleNewsInitiative #SPJ
Incredible session with Dan Petty from @ProPublica at #MediaFest25 on using Google tools to fact-check photos, videos, and claims in seconds.
Digital safety = press freedom.
#FactChecking #GoogleNewsInitiative #SPJ
October 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM
“Journalists aren’t just storytellers anymore — we’re verifiers of truth.”
Incredible session with Dan Petty from @ProPublica at #MediaFest25 on using Google tools to fact-check photos, videos, and claims in seconds.
Digital safety = press freedom.
#FactChecking #GoogleNewsInitiative #SPJ
Incredible session with Dan Petty from @ProPublica at #MediaFest25 on using Google tools to fact-check photos, videos, and claims in seconds.
Digital safety = press freedom.
#FactChecking #GoogleNewsInitiative #SPJ
Margaret Talev’s keynote at #MediaFest25 hit home:
“The point of journalism isn’t to make people agree with you — it’s to help them learn.”
She urged young reporters to stay courageous amid polarization, tech disruption, and censorship pressures.
#SPJ #Democracy #AIandJournalism
“The point of journalism isn’t to make people agree with you — it’s to help them learn.”
She urged young reporters to stay courageous amid polarization, tech disruption, and censorship pressures.
#SPJ #Democracy #AIandJournalism
October 17, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Margaret Talev’s keynote at #MediaFest25 hit home:
“The point of journalism isn’t to make people agree with you — it’s to help them learn.”
She urged young reporters to stay courageous amid polarization, tech disruption, and censorship pressures.
#SPJ #Democracy #AIandJournalism
“The point of journalism isn’t to make people agree with you — it’s to help them learn.”
She urged young reporters to stay courageous amid polarization, tech disruption, and censorship pressures.
#SPJ #Democracy #AIandJournalism
Loved hearing Vix Reitano at #MediaFest25 walk us through how tools like Google Pinpoint and Trends can help reporters uncover stories hidden in massive data sets.
“AI can’t replace journalists — but it can make us better at finding truth.”
#GoogleNewsInitiative #SPJ #AIandJournalism
“AI can’t replace journalists — but it can make us better at finding truth.”
#GoogleNewsInitiative #SPJ #AIandJournalism
October 17, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Loved hearing Vix Reitano at #MediaFest25 walk us through how tools like Google Pinpoint and Trends can help reporters uncover stories hidden in massive data sets.
“AI can’t replace journalists — but it can make us better at finding truth.”
#GoogleNewsInitiative #SPJ #AIandJournalism
“AI can’t replace journalists — but it can make us better at finding truth.”
#GoogleNewsInitiative #SPJ #AIandJournalism
Vix Reitano’s session at #MediaFest25 showed what it means to work with AI, not against it.
From Pinpoint’s ability to search, tag, and transcribe thousands of docs to her insight that “AI is a supportive partner,” this was one of the most balanced takes I’ve heard on journalism tech.
#SPJ
From Pinpoint’s ability to search, tag, and transcribe thousands of docs to her insight that “AI is a supportive partner,” this was one of the most balanced takes I’ve heard on journalism tech.
#SPJ
October 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Vix Reitano’s session at #MediaFest25 showed what it means to work with AI, not against it.
From Pinpoint’s ability to search, tag, and transcribe thousands of docs to her insight that “AI is a supportive partner,” this was one of the most balanced takes I’ve heard on journalism tech.
#SPJ
From Pinpoint’s ability to search, tag, and transcribe thousands of docs to her insight that “AI is a supportive partner,” this was one of the most balanced takes I’ve heard on journalism tech.
#SPJ
Dan Petty from @propublica.org just gave one of the most practical talks I’ve heard in a while.
Password managers, passkeys, VPNs, and “DeleteMe” — tools every journalist should use but often don’t until it’s too late.
His line hit hard: “The worst AI you’ll experience is today.”
#MediaFest25 #SPJ
Password managers, passkeys, VPNs, and “DeleteMe” — tools every journalist should use but often don’t until it’s too late.
His line hit hard: “The worst AI you’ll experience is today.”
#MediaFest25 #SPJ
October 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Dan Petty from @propublica.org just gave one of the most practical talks I’ve heard in a while.
Password managers, passkeys, VPNs, and “DeleteMe” — tools every journalist should use but often don’t until it’s too late.
His line hit hard: “The worst AI you’ll experience is today.”
#MediaFest25 #SPJ
Password managers, passkeys, VPNs, and “DeleteMe” — tools every journalist should use but often don’t until it’s too late.
His line hit hard: “The worst AI you’ll experience is today.”
#MediaFest25 #SPJ
Great start to #MediaFest25 with Dr. Jordan Wirfs-Brock from Whitman College.
Her session on Google tools reminded me how much data journalism depends on curiosity — not just coding.
Advanced search, Trends, Maps — all powerful when used with a journalist’s eye for truth.
#SPJ #GoogleNewsInitiative
Her session on Google tools reminded me how much data journalism depends on curiosity — not just coding.
Advanced search, Trends, Maps — all powerful when used with a journalist’s eye for truth.
#SPJ #GoogleNewsInitiative
October 16, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Great start to #MediaFest25 with Dr. Jordan Wirfs-Brock from Whitman College.
Her session on Google tools reminded me how much data journalism depends on curiosity — not just coding.
Advanced search, Trends, Maps — all powerful when used with a journalist’s eye for truth.
#SPJ #GoogleNewsInitiative
Her session on Google tools reminded me how much data journalism depends on curiosity — not just coding.
Advanced search, Trends, Maps — all powerful when used with a journalist’s eye for truth.
#SPJ #GoogleNewsInitiative
“You don’t fight lies with louder truth. You fight them with layered evidence, verified context, and public trust.”
Gianluca’s talk at the #MediaDemocracySummit reminded me why I still believe in journalism—not as content, but as resistance.
Gianluca’s talk at the #MediaDemocracySummit reminded me why I still believe in journalism—not as content, but as resistance.
May 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
“You don’t fight lies with louder truth. You fight them with layered evidence, verified context, and public trust.”
Gianluca’s talk at the #MediaDemocracySummit reminded me why I still believe in journalism—not as content, but as resistance.
Gianluca’s talk at the #MediaDemocracySummit reminded me why I still believe in journalism—not as content, but as resistance.
You don’t have to be a superhero to defend democracy.
You just have to care enough to ask better questions.
That line from the iMEdD team during the Media & Democracy Summit is still echoing for me.
Journalism isn’t failing—it’s under pressure.
You just have to care enough to ask better questions.
That line from the iMEdD team during the Media & Democracy Summit is still echoing for me.
Journalism isn’t failing—it’s under pressure.
May 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
You don’t have to be a superhero to defend democracy.
You just have to care enough to ask better questions.
That line from the iMEdD team during the Media & Democracy Summit is still echoing for me.
Journalism isn’t failing—it’s under pressure.
You just have to care enough to ask better questions.
That line from the iMEdD team during the Media & Democracy Summit is still echoing for me.
Journalism isn’t failing—it’s under pressure.
“Joy isn’t just a bonus—it’s resistance.”
That was the vibe at the Media & Democracy Summit’s panel on reaching people where they are.
✊🏽 WhatsApp groups organizing immigrant parents
🧶 Knitting circles finding life on Instagram
🪩 Black queer joy on decentralized platforms
#socialmedia
That was the vibe at the Media & Democracy Summit’s panel on reaching people where they are.
✊🏽 WhatsApp groups organizing immigrant parents
🧶 Knitting circles finding life on Instagram
🪩 Black queer joy on decentralized platforms
#socialmedia
May 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“Joy isn’t just a bonus—it’s resistance.”
That was the vibe at the Media & Democracy Summit’s panel on reaching people where they are.
✊🏽 WhatsApp groups organizing immigrant parents
🧶 Knitting circles finding life on Instagram
🪩 Black queer joy on decentralized platforms
#socialmedia
That was the vibe at the Media & Democracy Summit’s panel on reaching people where they are.
✊🏽 WhatsApp groups organizing immigrant parents
🧶 Knitting circles finding life on Instagram
🪩 Black queer joy on decentralized platforms
#socialmedia
“We’re not asking people to trust The New York Times. We’re showing them the process, the vulnerability, the why.”
Astead Herndon’s words yesterday made something click for me.
We don’t just need more journalism—we need more transparent journalism.
#PoliticalReporting #TrustInMedia #ExplainTheWhy
Astead Herndon’s words yesterday made something click for me.
We don’t just need more journalism—we need more transparent journalism.
#PoliticalReporting #TrustInMedia #ExplainTheWhy
May 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
“We’re not asking people to trust The New York Times. We’re showing them the process, the vulnerability, the why.”
Astead Herndon’s words yesterday made something click for me.
We don’t just need more journalism—we need more transparent journalism.
#PoliticalReporting #TrustInMedia #ExplainTheWhy
Astead Herndon’s words yesterday made something click for me.
We don’t just need more journalism—we need more transparent journalism.
#PoliticalReporting #TrustInMedia #ExplainTheWhy
Yesterday’s talk with Sarah Grace at the Media & Democracy Summit hit home.
We talk a lot about “infographics” or “explainer videos” but what she showed is bigger: building tools that empower citizens without assuming a policy degree.
#dataviz #civics #informationdesign #mediaforgood
We talk a lot about “infographics” or “explainer videos” but what she showed is bigger: building tools that empower citizens without assuming a policy degree.
#dataviz #civics #informationdesign #mediaforgood
May 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Yesterday’s talk with Sarah Grace at the Media & Democracy Summit hit home.
We talk a lot about “infographics” or “explainer videos” but what she showed is bigger: building tools that empower citizens without assuming a policy degree.
#dataviz #civics #informationdesign #mediaforgood
We talk a lot about “infographics” or “explainer videos” but what she showed is bigger: building tools that empower citizens without assuming a policy degree.
#dataviz #civics #informationdesign #mediaforgood
Carmella said something that stuck with me: “Your audience might be watching while lying in bed with their phone 6 inches from their face.”
Journalism can’t be built for the stage anymore—it has to meet people where they are. Literally. And it turns out that’s TikTok, Reels, Shorts…
Journalism can’t be built for the stage anymore—it has to meet people where they are. Literally. And it turns out that’s TikTok, Reels, Shorts…
May 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Carmella said something that stuck with me: “Your audience might be watching while lying in bed with their phone 6 inches from their face.”
Journalism can’t be built for the stage anymore—it has to meet people where they are. Literally. And it turns out that’s TikTok, Reels, Shorts…
Journalism can’t be built for the stage anymore—it has to meet people where they are. Literally. And it turns out that’s TikTok, Reels, Shorts…
“I don’t just report — I explain the process.”
That line from Carmella Boykin at yesterday’s Media & Democracy Summit stuck with me. In a world where algorithms distort and engagement incentives reward outrage, it’s radical to slow down and teach.
#MediaLiteracy #TikTokNews #DemocracyByDesign
That line from Carmella Boykin at yesterday’s Media & Democracy Summit stuck with me. In a world where algorithms distort and engagement incentives reward outrage, it’s radical to slow down and teach.
#MediaLiteracy #TikTokNews #DemocracyByDesign
May 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“I don’t just report — I explain the process.”
That line from Carmella Boykin at yesterday’s Media & Democracy Summit stuck with me. In a world where algorithms distort and engagement incentives reward outrage, it’s radical to slow down and teach.
#MediaLiteracy #TikTokNews #DemocracyByDesign
That line from Carmella Boykin at yesterday’s Media & Democracy Summit stuck with me. In a world where algorithms distort and engagement incentives reward outrage, it’s radical to slow down and teach.
#MediaLiteracy #TikTokNews #DemocracyByDesign