Monthly Archives: June 2008
I’m not a storyteller — I’m an information provider
A lot of journalists got into this business because they like to tell stories. I think that’s one fundamental reason why so many journalists have a hard time adapting to the changing news landscape. For me, it was never about … Continue reading
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Today’s Thought: Are the days of the metro newspaper officially numbered?
It was another crushing week of buyouts and layoffs at daily newspapers all over the country. The Palm Beach Post will be seeing almost half of its editorial positions slashed by the end of summer. The San Jose Mercury News … Continue reading
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Blogging allows for reporters to report more, troll for comments less
Over at BeatBlogging.org, I have a post about how “Beat Blogging allows reporters to concentrate on core reporting”: When writing for the print edition, reporters often have to spend large amounts of time getting “man on the street” quotes from … Continue reading
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My newest journalism adventure…
I’ve spent the last two years producing journalism in a myriad of formats and the last year arguing for ways to modernize and make relevant journalism in the 21st century.I’ve argued for reinventing journalism. I’ve argued for journalists to let … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, jobs, new media journalism, online media, State of journalism
Tagged Beat Blogging
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Another look at the AP blogging fiasco
After cooling down and thinking about the situation more, I’ve got some new thoughts. The Associated Press is in bind, with very few good options. AP makes money off of selling their content for someone else to publish, which is … Continue reading
Firefox 3 rocks
If you haven’t downloaded Firefox 3 (on all your computers), you should do so immediately. It rocks. It’s faster, more secure and has better features. Plus, it has a new UI that looks better, and matches each OS it is … Continue reading
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Dear Associated Press, you’re dead to me
I’m officially boycotting the Associated Press. Today. Tomorrow. Forever. Please do not forward me links to AP stories. There are plenty of other news outlets that cover the same exact stories from the same exact angles. But most of those … Continue reading
What if back in 1998 newspapers invested in the Web?
Like really, truly invested in the Web. What if newspaper editors, publishers and executives realized what many of us knew then that the Web was going to be huge? Think of where this industry could be today. Howard Owens proposes … Continue reading
Posted in State of journalism
Tagged Howard Owens, LA Times, Mark Potts, Sam Zell, Tribune Co.
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It’s not the medium — it’s the news, silly
One of the most insightful quotes I have seen in awhile came from journalism student Jessica DaSilva: You know, throughout the day, the most advice I received was, “Change your major while you still can. It’s a bad time for … Continue reading
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Earlier this week it was 99 degrees in D.C. and I decided work should be pants optional
Yes, it is true, I’m leaving Stars and Stripes. Why? The heat. And I don’t like wearing pants. It’s been a great ride at Stripes. I’ve learned a lot over the past year and a half and progressed as a … Continue reading
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