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Yasmina Al-Gannabi is an experienced audience development manager and trainer at Deutsche Welle (DW). Her passion and extensive expertise make her a sought-after expert in digital engagement. As a founding member of the DW Audience Development team, Yasmina plays a key role in developing and implementing innovative strategies to increase the reach and engagement of DW content on various platforms. Her expertise covers a wide range of topics, including:

Data-driven social media strategies: Yasmina helps organizations harness the power of data to optimize their social media presence and reach their target audiences more effectively. She places particular emphasis on user needs and a user-centered approach.

Captivating digital storytelling: She teaches the ability to tell stories that captivate people and motivate them to take action, with a particular focus on Generation Z.

Critical security measures for digital engagement: She raises awareness of the importance of protecting online accounts and data in the digital age. Yasmina shows ways to secure digital identities, protect against cyber-attacks and doxing, and manage crises.

Constructive community management: Yasmina demonstrates how to build and maintain active and engaged online communities, promote dialogue with the audience, and effectively deal with hate speech.

Yasmina Al-Gannabi

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LVR LandesMuseum

// Seminarraum 1

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Authenticity and reliability in social media journalism

With Erika Marzano, Yasmina Al-Gannabi and Alina Živanović

New audiences demand authenticity - including when exploring news and information - it is no longer a neutral terrain. Our panel explores the intersection of genuine connection and digital trends, drawing from experiences and expertise from DW and RFE/RL. Learn how news organizations engage audiences across platforms, where authenticity converges with algorithms. Discover strategies to maintain credibility in the fast-paced social media landscape.

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LVR LandesMuseum

// Auditorium

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Beyond Bloodshed: Rethinking Conflict Coverage

With Meenal Thakur, Yasmina Al-Gannabi and Sara El-Khalili

We've all heard the adage:: "If it bleeds, it leads." But is this relentless focus on violence fueling conflict or hindering solutions? News often prioritizes dramatic visuals and violence, neglecting the crucial role media plays throughout all stages of conflict. A new approach is urgently needed. By solely focusing on bloodshed, the media overlooks critical community and peacebuilding efforts. This portrayal reduces people in conflict zones to mere victims, stripping them of their agency and resilience . We need a paradigm shift: how can media be a more constructive force during conflicts?

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LVR LandesMuseum

// Workshop 3

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Building Bridges: Constructive Journalism, Threads and the Power of Community Management

With Yasmina Al-Gannabi