Why Content Should Be Free

The New York Times reports on how TED, an organization that runs a yearly event for business, technology & non-profit folks, has recently found the compelling benefits of posting videos from their conferences: More advertising revenue. Exposure to millions who would otherwise never attend the event. “In so doing, TED is at the vanguard of… Continue reading Why Content Should Be Free

How the Web’s Economy of Scale is Changing Publishing

Read/Write Web proclaims that Google is the ultimate money making machine on the internet. They focus on some classic supply & demand examples, and explain why so many niche companies and markets are trying to emulate Google in some way. Instead of being a destination, websites are trying to become more of an essential service,… Continue reading How the Web’s Economy of Scale is Changing Publishing

More Roads: Why Traditional Media Is in Decline

Newsday takes a look at the shifting landscape for newspapers, noting that while they may never hold the same place in culture as they once did, there are many opportunities to grow within the new media landscape. “America’s newspapers face unprecedented challenges for advertising dollars and the public’s attention… Newspapers will never go back to… Continue reading More Roads: Why Traditional Media Is in Decline

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The Real Reason Google Threatens the Existence of Newspapers

Online Journalism Review has some reactions to Sam Zell’s complaint that Google is stealing newspapers’ content. Included are some interesting comments on how Google helps newspapers, along with this statement: “Google is a significant threat, but not because it’s “stealing” newspaper content. They’re rolling up a lot of local small business money that newspapers can… Continue reading The Real Reason Google Threatens the Existence of Newspapers

The Secret Ingredient for Successful Blogging: Passion

Mark Evans shares his thoughts on journalists’ adoption of blogging: “Fundamentally, most reporters writing blogs are doing so because they have to do it; not because they want to do it. As a result, these blogs lack passion and enthusiasm – two critical elements for successful blogs. Many newspaper bloggers are just going through the… Continue reading The Secret Ingredient for Successful Blogging: Passion

Running to Stand Still: Finding Profitability in Newspapers

A look into the successes and challenges experienced by The Washington Post. “Craigslist, with its free and highly trafficked classified listings, is not the only competitor The Washington Post and washingtonpost.com have to worry about. “They are going to see the relentless emergence of new forms of media that might not even be built or… Continue reading Running to Stand Still: Finding Profitability in Newspapers

The End of Long-Form Journalism

Variety mourns the end of long-form entertainment journalism: “At a time when the likes of celebrity Web site TMZ.com, Defamer and People.com rush amateur photos of the Hollywood Hills brush fire and news of Mel Gibson’s latest indiscretion to the Web at the speed of thought, writers and editors who once specialized in crafting polished,… Continue reading The End of Long-Form Journalism

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O’Reilly Link-Baits the Entire Blogosphere

Tim O’Reilly is asking bloggers to act like adults, with his Blogger’s Code of Conduct. To me, this simply seems like the ultimate link-bait. While I am sure O’Reilly’s heart is in the right place, Jeff Jarvis seems to encapsulate much of the reaction on the web.

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