Category Archives: Notes
Why social feeds should be managed like TV channels
Most news organizations use social networks exclusively for distribution. Their feeds (often automated) link to content from print or broadcast products, as and when it’s available. Since they rarely produce anything exclusively for social media — aside from the occasional
Why social feeds should be managed like TV channels
Most news organizations use social networks exclusively for distribution. Their feeds (often automated) link to content from print or broadcast products, as and when it’s available. Since they rarely produce anything exclusively for social media — aside from the occasional
Coverage of the Mohammed cartoons
When I first heard about the Mohammed cartoons, my immediate reaction was to Google them. I couldn’t decide whether Jyllands-Posten had been responsible or provocative, without seeing the caricatures exactly as they were published. My curiosity, as a consumer of
Coverage of the Mohammed cartoons
When I first heard about the Mohammed cartoons, my immediate reaction was to Google them. I couldn’t decide whether Jyllands-Posten had been responsible or provocative, without seeing the caricatures exactly as they were published. My curiosity, as a consumer of
An illusion called privacy
In 2003, a sexual assault victim sued the Associated Press after the agency reported his identity. He lost the case, because though his name wasn’t listed in court records, he had testified against his molester in a public hearing. A
An illusion called privacy
In 2003, a sexual assault victim sued the Associated Press after the agency reported his identity. He lost the case, because though his name wasn’t listed in court records, he had testified against his molester in a public hearing. A
What we owe those we interview
I report for The Bronx Ink, a niche news website. In October 2011, two of our stories led to newsroom debates about our responsibilities towards sources. In our efforts to address these questions, most of which centered on protecting a
What we owe those we interview
I report for The Bronx Ink, a niche news website. In October 2011, two of our stories led to newsroom debates about our responsibilities towards sources. In our efforts to address these questions, most of which centered on protecting a
Problems with the AOL/Patch.com Business
Each small town/city does need a Patch. The public does need one place where they can track all the local conversations and events. The businesses too could use a site that allows them to advertise to a specific audience, within
Problems with the AOL/Patch.com Business
Each small town/city does need a Patch. The public does need one place where they can track all the local conversations and events. The businesses too could use a site that allows them to advertise to a specific audience, within
To publish, or not to publish
Most debates in newsrooms across the world are about the extent of injury that can be caused by a report. In 2008, two news organizations on different continents found themselves in the middle of controversies that might just be the
To publish, or not to publish
Most debates in newsrooms across the world are about the extent of injury that can be caused by a report. In 2008, two news organizations on different continents found themselves in the middle of controversies that might just be the
How Local TV Can Accommodate New Audiences and Economic Realities
TV-Web Synergy For local TV stations, audience loss might not be the big challenge it seems to be. The essay makes it clear that it is not channels that are losing audiences, but the medium itself. So, to retain its
How Local TV Can Accommodate New Audiences and Economic Realities
TV-Web Synergy For local TV stations, audience loss might not be the big challenge it seems to be. The essay makes it clear that it is not channels that are losing audiences, but the medium itself. So, to retain its
What the Rocky Mountain News Could Have Done
Despite having all the resources required to relay information in real time, the Rocky Mountain News (RMN) allowed their coverage of the Columbine High School shooting to reach readers 12 hours after the incident. They could not focus on delivering
What the Rocky Mountain News Could Have Done
Despite having all the resources required to relay information in real time, the Rocky Mountain News (RMN) allowed their coverage of the Columbine High School shooting to reach readers 12 hours after the incident. They could not focus on delivering
Building Engagement on a News Website
At some point before Facebook, there were discussion forums for every niche. Users would participate in a conversation that interested them, and keep coming back to the thread to monitor responses to their own comments. On Facebook, Notifications have made
Building Engagement on a News Website
At some point before Facebook, there were discussion forums for every niche. Users would participate in a conversation that interested them, and keep coming back to the thread to monitor responses to their own comments. On Facebook, Notifications have made
Schibsted’s approach to the internet challenge
Schibsted set itself up for online success as early as 1995, realizing that the long-term growth it sought could not be achieved through newspapers. The Internet, though promising, had a risk profile very different from that of their core business
Schibsted’s approach to the internet challenge
Schibsted set itself up for online success as early as 1995, realizing that the long-term growth it sought could not be achieved through newspapers. The Internet, though promising, had a risk profile very different from that of their core business
