Newsplex: Where the world learns about convergence

If one were to compile a list of the world's most progressive media organizations, Impresa in Portugal certainly would be on the list. In September, a team of 12 Impresa journalists came to Newsplex for a week of training in the techniques of convergent journalism.

Impresa is a member of the Newsplex Directorate and a frequent visitor to South Carolina. For Impresa, this training is their sixth week-long seminar in Newsplex since it opened five years ago.

During the most-recent week in Columbia, the Portuguese created a training moblog (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifraroles), produced Podcasts and slide shows as well as formulated plans for implementing convergence throughout the company.

Impresa is the largest media house in Portugal, with the country's highest circulation newspaper (Expresso), a TV network (SIC) and several magazines.