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This article suggests a new methodological model for the study of hybrid media events with global... more This article suggests a new methodological model for the study of hybrid media events with global appeal. This model, developed in the project on the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris, was created specifically for researching digital media—and in particular, Twitter. The article is structured as follows. Firstly, the methodological scope is discussed against the theoretical context, e.g. the theory of media events. In the theoretical discussion, special emphasis is given to i) disruptive, upsetting, or disintegrative media events and hybrid media events and ii) the conditions of today's heterogeneous and globalised media communication landscape. Secondly, the article introduces a multi-method approach developed for the analysis of hybrid media events. In this model, computational social science—namely, automated content analysis (ACA) and social network analytics (SNA)—are combined with a qualitative approach— specifically, digital ethnography. The article outlines three key phases for research in which the interplay between quantitative and qualitative approaches is played out. In the first phase, preliminary digital ethnography is applied to provide the outline of the event. In the second phase, quantitative social network analytics are applied to construct the digital field for research. In this phase, it is necessary to map a) what is circulating on the websites and b) where this circulation takes place. The third and final phase applies a qualitative approach and digital ethnography to provide a more nuanced, in-depth interpretation of what (substance/content) is circulating and how this material connects with the 'where' in the digital landscape, hence constituting links and connections in the hybrid media landscape. In conclusion, the article reflects on how this multi-method approach contributes to understanding the workings of today's hybrid media events: how they create and maintain symbolic battles over certain imagined constructs of social imaginaries of solidarity, belonging, contestation, and exclusion, a topic of core value for the theory of media events.

This paper provides an evidence-based approach to understanding the relationship infrastructure o... more This paper provides an evidence-based approach to understanding the relationship infrastructure of spatially defined innovation ecosystems in three metropolitan areas. With the Triple Helix framework, the ecosystem perspective, and shared vision for transformation initiatives, we explore relationships as structure in the metropolitan areas of Austin, TX; Minneapolis, MN; and Paris, France. Network metrics are interpreted as indicators of relational capital; and network visualizations reveal distinct patterns of relational space that structure business ecosystems at the enterprise, growth, and startup levels in each geographic area. We illustrate that network metrics, relationship indicators, and their visualization can be valuable resources for quantitatively and qualitatively investigating and analyzing the complexities of engagement, agility, vitality, linking, and embeddedness in innovation ecosystems. We suggest that data-driven indicators of relational capital may be used for network orchestration, evidence-based policy, and the development of shared vision in spatially defined business ecosystems.

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2012

This study provides insights into the linkages between the intensity and impact of user involveme... more This study provides insights into the linkages between the intensity and impact of user involvement in innovation activities when developing new services for the education sector. The paper examines the innovation process of a media enhanced learning service (MEL), which is designed to support the introduction of media components into the study of various subjects in elementary school. It allows for learning inside and outside of the classroom using mobile phones and computers. The participation of technology solution provider, city officials and school (both teachers and students), the content and technology changes made to the service as well as the contributions to the usage of the service are explored with multiple methods of datacollection. The resulting analytics are presented visually in the form of graphs, charts and timelines for the innovation activities.

On the grounds of media sharing in social networks, visualisation mash-ups and early hypertext id... more On the grounds of media sharing in social networks, visualisation mash-ups and early hypertext idea of associative “trails”, the opportunity for a new system to explore and enjoy connections among mainly linear media is devised. A novel system called VERTIGO is to be crafted to tackle the current limitations in media consumption across different contexts. On the end-user side, VERTIGO

Proceedings of International Conference on Making Sense of Converging Media - AcademicMindTrek '13, 2013

The aim of this research is to explore what kinds of insights information visualization of social... more The aim of this research is to explore what kinds of insights information visualization of social media data can provide for coorganizing conferences. Our paper focuses on Twitter in 'duringconference' use. We present a case study based on CMAD2013 conference and on the tweet traffic during the conference day. We applied the process of data-driven visual network analysis for providing insights on Twitter use during CMAD2013 conference day. By analyzing the network of conference participants and the conference's discussion topics, we were able to identify e.g. influential conference delegates, most interesting presentations and discussions, similarities between interests of the conference participants, and several development and information needs of conference co-organization derived from the information visualizations, which have implications for the planning and coorganizing of conferences, as well as for Twitter use in communicating during conferences.

ABSTRACT Knowledge Management acknowledged organizational learning as a key factor for creating c... more ABSTRACT Knowledge Management acknowledged organizational learning as a key factor for creating competitive advantage for companies in early 1990. However, studies on informal learning in this connection are still in their infancy. This article contributes to an emerging field of 'small data' research on Twitter by presenting a case study of how community managers in Finland used this social media platform to construct an informal learning environment around an annually organized conference. In this empirical study we explore informal learning behavior in project contexts especially by analyzing and visualizing informal learning behavior from Twitter data from conference participants.

Proceedings of 1st OPAALS workshop, 2007

Proceedings of the …, 2012

... Despite the recent rapid development of visual tools useful in social network analysis includ... more ... Despite the recent rapid development of visual tools useful in social network analysis includ-ing Gephi [2], NodeXL [10], Commetrix, Tulip, Orange, SocialAction, Vizster, Network Workbench and others, there is no single tool, no silver bullet, that can be used to collect, manage ...

Proceedings of International Conference on Making Sense of Converging Media - AcademicMindTrek '13, 2013

2014 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 2014

The aim of this research is to explore what kinds of insights information visualization of social... more The aim of this research is to explore what kinds of insights information visualization of social media data can provide for co-organizing conferences. Our paper focuses on Twitter use before, during and after conference. We present a case study based on an conference of Community Manager Appreciation Day (CMAD 2013). With the process of data-driven visual network analysis, we used Twitter data to analyse the network of conference participants and the conference's discussion topics. We were able to identify e.g. influential conference participants, most interesting presentations and discussions, similarities between interests of the conference participants. Hence, several development and information needs of conference co-organization were derived from the information visualizations, which have implications for improving the planning and co-organizing of conferences, as well as for Twitter use in conference communication.

This article suggests a new methodological model for the study of hybrid media events with global... more This article suggests a new methodological model for the study of hybrid media events with global appeal. This model, developed in the project on the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris, was created specifically for researching digital media—and in particular, Twitter. The article is structured as follows. Firstly, the methodological scope is discussed against the theoretical context, e.g. the theory of media events. In the theoretical discussion, special emphasis is given to i) disruptive, upsetting, or disintegrative media events and hybrid media events and ii) the conditions of today's heterogeneous and globalised media communication landscape. Secondly, the article introduces a multi-method approach developed for the analysis of hybrid media events. In this model, computational social science—namely, automated content analysis (ACA) and social network analytics (SNA)—are combined with a qualitative approach— specifically, digital ethnography. The article outlines three key phases for research in which the interplay between quantitative and qualitative approaches is played out. In the first phase, preliminary digital ethnography is applied to provide the outline of the event. In the second phase, quantitative social network analytics are applied to construct the digital field for research. In this phase, it is necessary to map a) what is circulating on the websites and b) where this circulation takes place. The third and final phase applies a qualitative approach and digital ethnography to provide a more nuanced, in-depth interpretation of what (substance/content) is circulating and how this material connects with the 'where' in the digital landscape, hence constituting links and connections in the hybrid media landscape. In conclusion, the article reflects on how this multi-method approach contributes to understanding the workings of today's hybrid media events: how they create and maintain symbolic battles over certain imagined constructs of social imaginaries of solidarity, belonging, contestation, and exclusion, a topic of core value for the theory of media events.

This paper provides an evidence-based approach to understanding the relationship infrastructure o... more This paper provides an evidence-based approach to understanding the relationship infrastructure of spatially defined innovation ecosystems in three metropolitan areas. With the Triple Helix framework, the ecosystem perspective, and shared vision for transformation initiatives, we explore relationships as structure in the metropolitan areas of Austin, TX; Minneapolis, MN; and Paris, France. Network metrics are interpreted as indicators of relational capital; and network visualizations reveal distinct patterns of relational space that structure business ecosystems at the enterprise, growth, and startup levels in each geographic area. We illustrate that network metrics, relationship indicators, and their visualization can be valuable resources for quantitatively and qualitatively investigating and analyzing the complexities of engagement, agility, vitality, linking, and embeddedness in innovation ecosystems. We suggest that data-driven indicators of relational capital may be used for network orchestration, evidence-based policy, and the development of shared vision in spatially defined business ecosystems.

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2012

This study provides insights into the linkages between the intensity and impact of user involveme... more This study provides insights into the linkages between the intensity and impact of user involvement in innovation activities when developing new services for the education sector. The paper examines the innovation process of a media enhanced learning service (MEL), which is designed to support the introduction of media components into the study of various subjects in elementary school. It allows for learning inside and outside of the classroom using mobile phones and computers. The participation of technology solution provider, city officials and school (both teachers and students), the content and technology changes made to the service as well as the contributions to the usage of the service are explored with multiple methods of datacollection. The resulting analytics are presented visually in the form of graphs, charts and timelines for the innovation activities.

On the grounds of media sharing in social networks, visualisation mash-ups and early hypertext id... more On the grounds of media sharing in social networks, visualisation mash-ups and early hypertext idea of associative “trails”, the opportunity for a new system to explore and enjoy connections among mainly linear media is devised. A novel system called VERTIGO is to be crafted to tackle the current limitations in media consumption across different contexts. On the end-user side, VERTIGO

Proceedings of International Conference on Making Sense of Converging Media - AcademicMindTrek '13, 2013

The aim of this research is to explore what kinds of insights information visualization of social... more The aim of this research is to explore what kinds of insights information visualization of social media data can provide for coorganizing conferences. Our paper focuses on Twitter in 'duringconference' use. We present a case study based on CMAD2013 conference and on the tweet traffic during the conference day. We applied the process of data-driven visual network analysis for providing insights on Twitter use during CMAD2013 conference day. By analyzing the network of conference participants and the conference's discussion topics, we were able to identify e.g. influential conference delegates, most interesting presentations and discussions, similarities between interests of the conference participants, and several development and information needs of conference co-organization derived from the information visualizations, which have implications for the planning and coorganizing of conferences, as well as for Twitter use in communicating during conferences.

ABSTRACT Knowledge Management acknowledged organizational learning as a key factor for creating c... more ABSTRACT Knowledge Management acknowledged organizational learning as a key factor for creating competitive advantage for companies in early 1990. However, studies on informal learning in this connection are still in their infancy. This article contributes to an emerging field of 'small data' research on Twitter by presenting a case study of how community managers in Finland used this social media platform to construct an informal learning environment around an annually organized conference. In this empirical study we explore informal learning behavior in project contexts especially by analyzing and visualizing informal learning behavior from Twitter data from conference participants.

Proceedings of 1st OPAALS workshop, 2007

Proceedings of the …, 2012

... Despite the recent rapid development of visual tools useful in social network analysis includ... more ... Despite the recent rapid development of visual tools useful in social network analysis includ-ing Gephi [2], NodeXL [10], Commetrix, Tulip, Orange, SocialAction, Vizster, Network Workbench and others, there is no single tool, no silver bullet, that can be used to collect, manage ...

Proceedings of International Conference on Making Sense of Converging Media - AcademicMindTrek '13, 2013

2014 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 2014

The aim of this research is to explore what kinds of insights information visualization of social... more The aim of this research is to explore what kinds of insights information visualization of social media data can provide for co-organizing conferences. Our paper focuses on Twitter use before, during and after conference. We present a case study based on an conference of Community Manager Appreciation Day (CMAD 2013). With the process of data-driven visual network analysis, we used Twitter data to analyse the network of conference participants and the conference's discussion topics. We were able to identify e.g. influential conference participants, most interesting presentations and discussions, similarities between interests of the conference participants. Hence, several development and information needs of conference co-organization were derived from the information visualizations, which have implications for improving the planning and co-organizing of conferences, as well as for Twitter use in conference communication.