The Economist Group And Murmur Partner To Release StoryDeck, A Mobile-First, Fast Storytelling Publishing Platform For GE.

TINDER FOR STORYTELLING.

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Jan 12, 2016, 02:38 ET

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economist Group's Content Solutions Unit announces a partnership with Murmur, a digital storytelling studio in New York City, to pioneer a "Tinder for content" feature called StoryDeck, a customisable, mobile-first publishing platform. StoryDeck asks provocative questions, and captures audience responses via intuitive swipes. It's a quick, fun experience and is geared towards rapid consumption on the mobile web.

Released on January 6th, this "Tell us what you think" feature: "Will robots help or hinder our lives?" runs as part of a global series created exclusively for GE Look ahead. The technology is targeted at mobile users of The Economist around the world and takes their pulse on where they stand on the role of robots in our lives. StoryDeck allows consumers to swipe right or left to agree or disagree with controversial statements and perspectives. To read about how "robots help or hinder our lives", please visit: http://gelookahead.economist.com/robots-help-hinder-lives/.

Mike Knowlton, Co-Founder of Murmur, commented, "Murmur is a digital storytelling studio focused on the intersection of story and technology. One of the things we're interested in is creating new narrative experiences specifically for the mobile web."

Elena Sukacheva, Managing Director, The Economist Group Content Solutions, said: "Debate in the pursuit of progress is in The Economist's DNA and this new platform invites readers to participate and weigh in on the issues of the day in a user-friendly environment that grabs attention and encourages engagement."

About The Economist Group
The Economist Group is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. We deliver our information through a range of formats, from newspapers and magazines to conferences and electronic services. What ties us together is the objectivity of our opinion, the originality of our insight and our advocacy of economic and political freedom around the world.

To learn more about StoryDeck and how you can share your brand's story in a dynamic new format, please contact [email protected] or call (415) 278-0880.

SOURCE The Economist Group