Shel Israel explains why online video can be so much more compelling than the printed word. He tells a story of when he was a reporter in the 60’s, and TV news began to be real competition for him: “While the best I could do was tell you what it was like to have been… Continue reading Online Video: An Essential Tool for Journalists
Month: January 2008
Changing Roles: Journalists Become Bloggers; Bloggers Become Journalists
The economics supporting journalism and media seems to be wreaking havoc on previous definitions of what constitutes journalists and bloggers. At the same time, many print journalists are beginning to leverage the tools of the web with greater authority, and independent experts – or bloggers – are finding respect, audience, and financial rewards in the… Continue reading Changing Roles: Journalists Become Bloggers; Bloggers Become Journalists
The War Against Mediocre Online Editorial Content
Valleywag reports that Gawker Media is changing how their bloggers are getting paid. Below are quotes from a supposed Gawker internal memo that Valleywag got a hold of. How online editorial compensation is flawed: Traditional media payment structure can reward those who politics within their organization: “It’s only on the internet that a writer’s contributions… Continue reading The War Against Mediocre Online Editorial Content
After 126 Years: The End of a Newspaper
I think its only fitting to start the new year with fewer potifications on what great new technologies we will see, and give a sober look at what journalism and publishers are facing. After 126 years, The Cincinati Post has created their final edition. BusinessWeek writes: “Originally called The Penny Paper when it was started… Continue reading After 126 Years: The End of a Newspaper