JAKARTA – The continuous development of digitalization has brought significant changes, especially in the field of the press and news industry. This was revealed at the launch of the “Audiovisual Book: #Spirit75 Efforts to Build a Healthy Life” at the Press Council Building, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (26/10/2023).
In the past, information was conveyed through audio via radio, visuals via television, and editorials (text) through print media. Now, multi-channel reporting has become very important. A news story can be published in print newspapers, online websites, social media, podcasts, and video platforms. This Audiovisual Book by Parni Hadi combines audio primarily from radio, visuals from television, and editorials (text) from print. Although written by a senior journalist, this book is considered capable of responding to contemporary developments.
As an introduction for prospective readers, Digdaya Dinamika Publika (DDP) as the publisher of the book, introduces an experience on how to enjoy this audiovisual book. Inside the book, there are pictures and light writings accompanied by a QR Code. Readers can scan the QR Code in each article in the book to then access the complete video about the 75-year-old man’s efforts to live healthily.
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The innovation of this modern book has been appreciated by many parties. Several institutions witnessed the launch of this book written by the Initiator and Chairman of the Board of Dompet Dhuafa, including the Dr. Soetomo Press Institute (LPDS), the Indonesian Press Council, Umar Usman Business Campus, and various national media.
“Mr. Parni’s launched book is about convergence worked on by Mr. Parni. What amazes me is that at his age of 75, Mr. Parni is still strong. The body may be weak, but not creativity. LPDS welcomes the invitation for collaboration for the launch of this book. It’s an honor for us to organize this event,” said Kristanto Hartadi, Director of LPDS, in his speech.
Dr. Ninik Rahayu, Chairwoman of the Indonesian Press Council, also appreciated the launch of this book. She said that 75 years is an age when a person is enjoying knowledge, understanding, and skills in the context of everyday life. Interestingly, Parni then poured and packaged this in a book.
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“I believe that starting from the age of 50, people can think about what legacy they can leave behind. What Mr. Parni has done is an example for us all that the spirit of healthy living he conveys through this book becomes an inspiration for us all. Because being healthy is the gateway for us to do a lot,” she explained.
As a sign that the Audiovisual Book was officially launched, Parni Hadi signed a Giant Book Cover witnessed by all the guests present. The book was then distributed to each guest for reading, enjoyment, and analysis by several speakers led by Bob Priambodo.
In the book discussion session, the speakers, namely Marshal (ret.) Chappy Hakim, Wina Armada as a senior journalist and legal expert in the press, and Chiki Fawzi as a Millennial Musician, welcomed the presence of this book. Chappy stated that the book, which contains Parni Hadi’s efforts to live healthily, strives to continuously create new ideas. Wina agreed, noting that Parni Hadi has many good characters, one of which is creativity. Chiki, representing the millennial generation, thinks that this book is very suitable for young people, especially for digital natives who have been seeing and using digital communication tools since birth. She also added that this audiovisual book is very inclusive because people with disabilities can also enjoy the content of the book.
Meanwhile, Rahmad Riyadi, Chairman of the Board of Dompet Dhuafa, explained that through this book, Parni Hadi wants to invite his readers to enter a broader circle. In the packaging of the book integrated in writing, audio, and visual, there are ideas and creative thoughts continuously developed by Parni.
“Mr. Parni wants to introduce various activities and ideas that have been done, including the idea of journalistpreneur. Journalistpreneur is a systematic thinking of Mr. Parni who wants to create a soft skill approach system for how a journalist equips himself with creativity and independence without sacrificing his idealism,” he elaborated.
Not only that, at the same time, Parni Hadi also re-launched the book “Reportase Puitis 5W+ 1H dengan Rasa.” This book is a collection of poems that combine the 5W+1H in journalism with emotional processing. As a journalist, he adeptly blends journalism with intuition, creativity, and a commitment to supporting the underprivileged. (Dompet Dhuafa/Muthohar)