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S01E06: How To Create Maps From Live Data with Magdalena Muhr


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In this episode of nxt|pod, we’re joined by Magdalena Muhr - aka Maggie - from Mapcreator.io, a powerful mapping tool that’s changing how broadcasters and content creators visualise and present data.We explore how real-time geodata, interactive maps, and cloud-based graphics are reshaping storytelling in broadcast and digital media—and how even the most complex maps can now be created by anyone in seconds.


💡 What we explore in this episode:

✅ Maggie’s journey from Austria to leading innovation in mapping tech

✅ Why maps are essential to fight misinformation & improve viewer trust

✅ How Mapcreator empowers newsrooms with real-time, data-driven visuals

✅ The integration with tools like Adobe After Effects, Illustrator & nxtedition

✅ Why cloud-based map creation beats traditional static workflows

✅ The role of AI in maps—beyond automation into contextual intelligence

✅ The rise of AR/VR-driven geo-visual storytelling

✅ Why influencers & broadcasters both need better visual tools

✅ Cross-platform map design: From phones to studio touchscreens

🎯 Who should watch this episode?

🔹 Journalists & producers embracing visual storytelling

🔹 Broadcast designers and newsroom editors

🔹 Data journalists and digital content teams

🔹 Creators and influencers exploring rich media formats

🔹 Anyone curious about mapping, AI, or newsroom innovation

📍 Find out more about Maggie & Mapcreator

🌍 Website: https://mapcreator.io

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmuhr/


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