Comments on: BBC Misses User Generated Media Opportunity http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:41:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: The Mu Life » The Jason Calacanis Model? BBC Thinks So. http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/#comment-733 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:03:15 +0000 http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/#comment-733 [...] It is true that BBC has launched the program with a very limited scope, but at the same time, I have to disagree with Dan, in that I don’t think that BBC has missed the point. [...] […] It is true that BBC has launched the program with a very limited scope, but at the same time, I have to disagree with Dan, in that I don’t think that BBC has missed the point. […]

]]> by: Deep Jive Interests » BBC Taking Baby Steps Toward Crowdsourcing http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/#comment-732 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 04:33:14 +0000 http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/#comment-732 [...] On the other hand, I think this development in policy is yet another example of how the BBC is taking official strides in emerging pool of “new media” and “citizen journalism”.  Some might decry this as a lost opportunity to cultivate something new and revolutionary, which is valid; on the other hand, I see it from a glass-half-full point of view.  After all, radicalism is something that probably doesn’t do well at established organizations that have 80 or so years of history. Where the BBC takes it — what the next steps are in the months and years to come will ultimately tell us how interested it is in this philosophy.  It might be waiting, for example, to learn from the mistakes of others.  On this side of the pond, Gannett has clearly stripped off its metaphorical clothes and has jumped right into the deep end with its restructuring plans and their planned roles for crowdsourcing. BBC and the Guardian both are great examples of traditional media trying to do it right.  The Beeb should be cautiously congratulated — but I think time will tell about how vested it is in this facet of news reporting. [...] […] On the other hand, I think this development in policy is yet another example of how the BBC is taking official strides in emerging pool of “new media” and “citizen journalism”.  Some might decry this as a lost opportunity to cultivate something new and revolutionary, which is valid; on the other hand, I see it from a glass-half-full point of view.  After all, radicalism is something that probably doesn’t do well at established organizations that have 80 or so years of history. Where the BBC takes it — what the next steps are in the months and years to come will ultimately tell us how interested it is in this philosophy.  It might be waiting, for example, to learn from the mistakes of others.  On this side of the pond, Gannett has clearly stripped off its metaphorical clothes and has jumped right into the deep end with its restructuring plans and their planned roles for crowdsourcing. BBC and the Guardian both are great examples of traditional media trying to do it right.  The Beeb should be cautiously congratulated — but I think time will tell about how vested it is in this facet of news reporting. […]

]]> by: StrayPackets · User-Generated: News, Or Merely Interesting? http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/#comment-731 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:04:15 +0000 http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/#comment-731 [...] Don Blank says the BBC is missing an opportunity to really exploit user-generated content: “Trying to control user generated media - becoming the editors for the world, is simply a missed opportunity for a giant tiptoeing into a vast ocean that it can’t control.” [...] […] Don Blank says the BBC is missing an opportunity to really exploit user-generated content: “Trying to control user generated media - becoming the editors for the world, is simply a missed opportunity for a giant tiptoeing into a vast ocean that it can’t control.” […]

]]> by: Dan Blank http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/#comment-730 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:40:37 +0000 http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/#comment-730 Muhammad - Thanks for your feedback. While I agree, that this is most likely a small step in a longer process to a more open format, I sometimes get the impression that steps like these can be feeble efforts of control, rather than an innovative look at expanding their mission. Have a nice evening. -Dan Muhammad - Thanks for your feedback. While I agree, that this is most likely a small step in a longer process to a more open format, I sometimes get the impression that steps like these can be feeble efforts of control, rather than an innovative look at expanding their mission. Have a nice evening.
-Dan

]]> by: Muhammad Saleem http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/#comment-729 Sat, 18 Nov 2006 23:38:29 +0000 http://danblank.com/blog/2006/11/18/bbc-misses-user-generated-media-opportunity/#comment-729 Dan I think a better way of putting this would be "BBC testing the waters with user generated media opportunity." I agree with you as far as the limited scope of their venture is concerned, but I wouldn't call this a misstep at all. They aren't trying to control user generated media, they are just testing the waters by starting the program with very limited manner in which the user contributed media can be used. I am certain that if this program is successful (which it should be) BBC will expand the program and allow the opportunities you mention above to the users. Dan I think a better way of putting this would be “BBC testing the waters with user generated media opportunity.”

I agree with you as far as the limited scope of their venture is concerned, but I wouldn’t call this a misstep at all. They aren’t trying to control user generated media, they are just testing the waters by starting the program with very limited manner in which the user contributed media can be used.

I am certain that if this program is successful (which it should be) BBC will expand the program and allow the opportunities you mention above to the users.

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