AccuWeather has announced the launch of the proprietary StoryTeller+™, an all-in-one interactive touch screen solution. The suite of applications within this technology supports a range of features in news stories, including live audience feedback, breaking news, weather, prime-time segments and election coverage.

According to Accuweather, the need to create visually compelling, informative and audience-grabbing segments quickly, easily and expertly is now “more important than ever” in the competitive marketplace of local television. StoryTeller+ helps broadcast presenters keep audiences informed and engaged with a user-friendly platform for creating graphics and features such as maps, charts and live polling, all in one software program.

“We wanted to offer an adaptable solution for newsrooms covering all stories in all locations,” said AccuWeather Director, TV Operations Chris Gavlock. “StoryTeller+ combines the strongest elements of versatility and efficiency for journalists and producers, building effective presentations in the fast-paced environment of a newsroom. This innovative and very accessible software provides a powerful platform for communicating vital information during news presentations for teams that need a nimble, comprehensive solutions.”

Features available with StoryTeller+ include:

• Telestrator: Refine presentations with highlights, arrows, lines circles and more, to communicate more effectively and indicate a specific point.
• MediaMix: “Easily” incorporate graphics, canned videos, websites and live video sources for content delivery.
• BallotBox: “Empowers” broadcasters to cover county-by-county, state-by-state, and even congressional district elections with “the latest, most refined” information.
• LivePoll: Incorporate viewer feedback into any story by running a poll and watching the results automatically present in real-time.

“AccuWeather is known for its dedication to weather forecasts and warnings with proven Superior Accuracy, and StoryTeller+ brings that same commitment to best-in-class quality and innovation to storytellers in any market” states the press release.