The New York Times reports on more ways the book publishing and newspaper industries are changing: “The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, meanwhile, has recently eliminated the job of its book editor, leading many fans to worry that book coverage will soon be provided mostly by wire services and reprints from national papers… Book reviews will now be… Continue reading Book Reviews Moving From Print to Online
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Newspapers Try to Find Balance with Website Comments
The Associated Press reports on newspapers’ struggle with allowing comments to articles on their websites: “As newspapers try to be more competitive with interactive media online, editors are struggling to find a balance between unfettered reader participation and longtime standards of decency, fairness and accountability.”
Magazines and Newspapers Embrace Blogging
Circulation Management reports on how widespread blogs have become in the magazine and newspapers industries: “Magazine Publishers of America member blogs now stand at 400. Not to be outdone, 75 percent of the nation’s largest newspapers currently blog on business related topics.”
Whose News Is It Anyway?
Michael Arrington looks at the new customizable homepage of NewsvVine.com, with the following prediction: “I wouldn’t be surprised to see the New York Times, USA Today and other sites allow users to create their own version of the newspaper, possibly even allowing outside RSS feeds in, in the next year or so. This builds intense… Continue reading Whose News Is It Anyway?
Sourcing in Newspapers vs. Blogs
David Vaina at the Online Journalism Review compares newspapers and blogs, in the search for answers to these questions: Which media platform uses more sources? Which offers a more diverse range of sources? And which types of sources are more prevalent in each platform? His conclusion: “Much of the current debate in journalism that centers… Continue reading Sourcing in Newspapers vs. Blogs
Why Online Advertising is More Compelling Than Print
Dave Evans of Forbes.com looks at why the form factor of newspapers is causing them so much trouble. How traditional media makes money: “The newspaper business has a simple model: charge advertisers for getting access to readers whom you attract with relevant content and cheap prices.” The problem: “Traditional media sell advertisers a pig in… Continue reading Why Online Advertising is More Compelling Than Print
Chicago Tribune Sees 81% Drop in Q1 Revenue; Rolls Out Citizen Journalism Site
Amidst an 81% drop in first-quarter earnings, the Chicago Tribune has just rolled out a hyperlocal citizen-journalism website called Triblocal.com. The site has an initial staff of four journalists, who will seed stories on this “largely unedited and self-policing [site]… designed to let citizens and organizations publish their own stories.” “The Tribune hopes to “reverse… Continue reading Chicago Tribune Sees 81% Drop in Q1 Revenue; Rolls Out Citizen Journalism Site
Craig Newmark Sees Blurring of Professional & Citizen Journalism in Future
Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist.org chats about the success of his site, and the state of the online news business. Some excerpts: Q: Is Craigslist a threat to newspapers, as people say? Newmark: Not in a significant way. We do drain some revenue from some papers that rely on ads. But I have spoken to… Continue reading Craig Newmark Sees Blurring of Professional & Citizen Journalism in Future
Newspapers Finding Softness in Online Ad Growth
The Wall Street Journal reports that newspapers are experiencing softer online advertising growth this year than expected. Analysts are sharing their estimates of online ad growth: Media-research firm Borrell Associates says:”The growth rate in online ad spending in newspapers will likely fall to a percentage in the low 20s this year from 28% last year.”… Continue reading Newspapers Finding Softness in Online Ad Growth
USA Today Signals The End of One-Way Media
USA Today is reporting more traffic and engagement to their recently relaunched website, which has a strong focus on network journalism and user-generated content. The results so far: Unique visitors to the site were up 21% from the previous month. 380% increase in registrations. Readers are spending more time per visit on the site. Nearly… Continue reading USA Today Signals The End of One-Way Media