journalism

Why Shelter Books Are Getting Shuttered

Norman Birnbach — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:47:45 -0500

With the news that Hachette Filipacchi Media is shuttering Metropolitan Home magazine,
we've come to a turning point, I think, in what used to be known as the "shelter books" -- magazines focusing on interior design for the home.

In an environment where home foreclosures continue to mount up, the
potential readership for decorating tips has other things on their mind.

CNN's Model For Success (and what we should learn from it)

Brian Reich — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:50:36 -0400

The big news out of the TV ratings report this week is that CNN is in fourth place -- last place. That's right, the 24-hour cable news giant is floundering in the eyes of the viewers. But CNN isn't concerned. In fact, the big cheese at CNN, Jon Klein, said that ratings don't matter as much as you think. Here is an excerpt from his comments on a cal

Did The New York Times' Bill Keller Confirm the Apple Tablet?

Kit Eaton — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:58:31 -0400

Warm-up the Apple rumor engine again, because the mythical iTablet just got a boost from a very significant source indeed: The executive editor of The New York Times, Bill Keller.

Blogging Is Dead, Long Live Journalism

Kit Eaton — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:39:21 -0400

Technorati's regular "State of the Blogosphere" analysis of the business is just out, and among the stats is the incredible fact that bloggers are being paid more than ever. Is it time to rethink the definition of blogging? Yes.

Wikileaks Makes Muckraking Easier by Anonymizing and Protecting Sources

Chris Dannen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:25:09 -0400

Problems at the US Chamber of Commerce -- and what we can learn about managing a crisis of confidence

Norman Birnbach — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:11:05 -0400

The US Chamber of Commerce, which proclaims itself to be "the world's
largest business federation representing more than three million
businesses and organizations of every size," has a big problem on its
hand.

High-profile companies have been quitting the Chamber, a
virtual Who's Who of top businesses, including Apple, PG&E, Nike,
and Exelon.

The reason: the US Chamber's opposition to the Waxman-Markey climate change bill.

The

Five New Schemes to Save Old Media

Clay Dillow — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:56:12 -0400

Those working in the media, particularly old media, are constantly cognizant that current revenue models for media companies are not working. Those who aren’t were reminded just how fragile things are this week as magazine house Conde Nast shuttered culinary mainstay Gourmet along with four other once-successful magazines to cut costs.

Murdoch Launches £50 Special Features "Club" to Save Newspaper

Kit Eaton — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:17:59 -0400

Back in August we heard the U.K.'s Guardian newspaper was to try out paid-membership clubs to try to drive up revenue, but now Rupert Murdoch has jumped on the idea. Yesterday saw the launch of Times+--a special features section to the site.

'Internet Manifesto' Outlines Web Journalism's Information Revolution

Clay Dillow — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:42:42 -0400

All great revolutions need great manifestos, and a group of influential German bloggers have delivered one, nailing their 17 theses on the future of journalism in the Internet age up in the most public of forums. Signed by 15 of Germany’s more popular online voices, the Internet Manifesto’s articles mostly take aim at old media doctrine, ranging from generalizations like “the Internet is different” to more specific notions like “Copyright becomes a civic duty on the Internet.”

Is Hyperlocal Journalism's Savior?

Michael Gluckstadt — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:14:50 -0400

It's been the week of hyperlocal. And by week, I mean the past two days, since Twitter accelerates the online journalism news cycle to roughly the rate at which we breathe. I hadn't finished exhaling the news of Everyblock's sale to MSNBC before Jeff Jarvis's hyperlocal news model hit me like burst of hot air.

Tips for Small Businesses from Marcy Shinder, American Express

Norman Birnbach — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:43:08 -0400

In an interview in BtoBObline, Marcy Shinder, VP of Brand Strategy and Marketing at American Express OPEN, offered up these tips (in a different format);

From a Texas Small Town and a Bedding Company, the Future of Journalism, Marketing, or Both

Chuck Salter — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:35:40 -0400

Recently, journalist and novelist Dan Gearino moved to Texas to spend a month documenting life in Stephenville (population: 15,000). Finding humorous and charming stories and a cast of memorable characters is nothing new for him. Previously, he was a longtime local columnist for The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina, where we were colleagues. What's new this time is who's footing the bill.

Why the Hell Do We Need Dan Abrams' "Mediaite"?

Chris Dannen — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:40:38 -0400

"It's my hope that you will see this as a unique property that will quickly become the must-read for anyone interested in the media, the business of it and the personalities behind it."

The Launch of Mediaite.com Further Blurs the Line Between Editorial and Advertising

Kyle Austin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:12:29 -0400

The story appeared to catch Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth and Executive editor Marcus Brauchli off-guard, as they hurried to kill the story and the event all together.

Wikipedia and 'The New York Times' Suppress Facts to Save Kidnapped Journo

Kit Eaton — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:17:06 -0400

Last week, journalist David Rohde escaped after a seven-month kidnap by the Taliban. It's fabulous news, and it's been partly attributed to the fact that The New York Times suppressed it in the first place. But today we learn that Wikipedia did so too.

News Flash From the Future: What Will Journalism Look Like?

IDEO Staff — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:24:37 -0400

Illustrations by Tom Manning for IDEO | Photographs by Nicolas Zurcher with IDEO

Links to My Media

Edward Sussman — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:51:10 -0400

Articles:

http://www.fastcompany.com/article/media-social

read more

Will NPR Save the News?

Anya Kamenetz — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:00:00 -0400

Infographic: Finely Tuned

Flashback: The Newest Form of Electronic Journalism--in 1981

Noah Robischon — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:23:41 -0500

Share Nicely: Add Shortened URLs to News and PR

Jason Kintzler — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:32:23 -0500

Unless you're an SEO-type who relishes keyword content in your url, or a PR pro sending your news through a traditional wire service, a shortened url is a quick way to help your readers share your content. If you want your news article, blog post or press release to get viral why not make it easier on the reader by including a "pre-shortened" url?

Public Relations

Why Start (Up) Now

Edward Sussman — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:23:21 -0400

Amid the gyrations of the stock market, and predictions of a severe
economic downturn, I have found myself in the interesting position of
launching a start up with my friends at Lullabot and Bond Art +
Science. Over the past six years, I've worked within the comfortable
fold of two well known brands in the media world: Inc. and Fast
Company, the last four years as president of a digital division with
six websites, 40 employees and more than $10 million in revenue. Now
I've left to be the CEO of a self-funded company formed by Lullabot and

Do We Really Want Our News to be Fair & Balanced?

Norman Birnbach — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:28:20 -0400

I think the news should always be fair.

But I think the news-consuming public, to a significant degree, is saying that it doesn't really want balance.

That's especially true when it comes to blogs, with people self-selecting those whose views validate their own.

If News Embargoes are Dead, What about Press Releases?

Norman Birnbach — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:35:48 -0400

There have been separate discussions about whether the news embargo is dead.

Does Managing Your Corporate Reputation Have to Drive You Mad? Four Points to Consider

Norman Birnbach — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:52:02 -0400

Recently, Circuit City made news because of an employee's reaction to a spoof published in Mad Magazine.

You can check out the faux ad here.

I read Mad Magazine as a kid, years ago -- the exact number of years ago is not relevant; most of the usual gang of idiots from when I read it are still alive and still writing for it. (How's that for a career plateau?) And now they have a website.

Journalism's Evolution In An Era Of Social Media

DJ Francis — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:07:11 -0400

Journalism is at a crossroads, with two distinct groups voicing their opinions.

On one side, many journalists don’t buy the trend toward social media and have their heads firmly entrenched in the sand. They believe in their readership’s loyalty and claim that social media is a passing fad.

One the other side, other journalists have fully embraced the social media tools at their disposal and go so far as to trumpet the death of journalism. They expect newspapers to close up shop; the death knell of print news is a symphony of tweets.