Category Archives: Mainstream Media
Innovation is a bumpy road but journalism needs it
Lost in the whole Rob Curley/LoudounExtra “flop” flap is that innovation is never easy. Heck, six out of 10 start-ups fail within the first four years of operation (let alone individual ideas and products at a start-up). And for some … Continue reading
Posted in Mainstream Media, new media journalism, online media, State of journalism
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LoudounExtra, a hyperlocal failure for the Washington Post?
It’s depressing. It feels like my girlfriend broke up with me and took my dog with her. Yes, I’m talking about The Wall Street Journal’s assessment of the failure of LoudounExtra.com. Maybe failure is a little harsh, but according to … Continue reading
Posted in Mainstream Media, multimedia journalism, new media journalism, newspapers, State of journalism
Tagged hyperlocal, LoudounExtra, Washington Post, WPNI
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News organizations need to rethink staff resources in order to promote innovation
It’s a simple question: What should news organizations stop doing, today, immediately, to make more time for innovation? And it’s a simple answer: News organizations should stop pretending like it’s the pre-Internet days. Most news organizations are still legacy-first. Newspapers … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Carnival, Blogging, Mainstream Media, new media journalism, newspapers, online media, State of journalism
Tagged Innovation, Ryan Sholin
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Interview with an enthusiastic adopter, Paula Froke
Paula Froke has jumped headfirst into the world of online and multimedia journalism with her upstart blog, Paula’s Adventures in Multimedia. While she may not have been born a digital native, she has quickly become an enthusiastic adopter. And as … Continue reading
Posted in CIM, Mainstream Media, Management, new media journalism, online media, State of journalism
Tagged AP, enthusiastic adopter, Paula Froke
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More thoughts on newspaper management
This post is adapted from a comment I left responding to a comment by Andy Dickinson on my last post: First, I didn’t say that there aren’t talented old, white guys. The world is filled with them. I’m arguing that … Continue reading
Posted in Mainstream Media, Management, State of journalism
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Management should reflect demographics (AKA management can’t be just a bunch of old white guys)
If newspapers don’t have young people in management positions, they need to get some. Or at least consult them on decisions. This shockingly does not happen at many newspapers, where management is usually determined by time served, not talent or … Continue reading
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I do watch video online, just not newspaper video
Don’t assume that my post from yesterday means that I rarely watch video on the Web. I watch a lot of video online, with sites like Hulu.com and YouTube.com geting the vast majority of my time. I also enjoy niche … Continue reading
Posted in Mainstream Media, multimedia journalism, new media journalism, Video
Tagged CNN, Hulu, South Park Studios, YouTube
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Written content is still my favorite online
These are going to be some dangerous confessions from a new media guy. While we should try to make cool, new features, we should always keep an eye on what is useful. Written content is immensely useful. It can be … Continue reading
Posted in Mainstream Media, mobile Web, multimedia journalism, new media journalism, online media
Tagged CNN, Engadget, Silicon Alley Insider, TechCrunch, The New York Times
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My advice for would-be journalists
A reader recently e-mailed me asking advice about his sister because she wants to get a graduate degree in journalism from a prestigious university. She has an English degree, hasn’t done journalism before but loves to write. He was concerned, … Continue reading
Posted in education, Mainstream Media, State of journalism
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Journalism students need to know marketing
Maybe you’ve heard the news by now about how traditional journalism — especially the print side — is having a tough time. This is not the time to despair. This is the time to create new ventures and take journalism … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Carnival, Mainstream Media, social networks, State of journalism
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