Category Archives: Journalism Next

Newspapers: Making the Case for Free

Posted on March 31, 2010 by g24khamr

(Originally posted at http://www.edelmandigital.com) The future of newspapers may well be in Colorado, once home to the late “gonzo journalism” provocateur Hunter S. Thomson and today home to no less that 12 free dailies. All of these papers are very … Continue reading →

The Last Newspaper

Posted on February 1, 2009 by g24khamr

Daniel headed for the darkest corner of his local Starbucks, the Last Newspaper clutched snug against his chest. He opened it slowly, carefully, as if he were cradling an ancient parchment. The crinkling sound it made drew a few stares, … Continue reading →

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Journalism’s Next 100 Years

Posted on May 2, 2008 by g24khamr

I got a call from the University of Missouri Journalism School, my alma mater, reminding me of the 100th anniversary celebration this year. Founded in 1908, Missouri was the world’s first journalism school and is still regarded as one of … Continue reading →

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Making Newspapers Matter: The Tragic Value of Content

Posted on December 29, 2007 by g24khamr

“Hey Gary: After a year of unanswered emails to the editor of the Portland, Maine, Press Herald pleading for better local reporting and editing…I started a blog a month ago…” T.C. Munjoy, Pressing the Herald (http://pressingtheherald.blogspot.com/) ONE MORE BLOG IN … Continue reading →

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Social Media Tools and Modern Technology Only Tell Part of the Story

Posted on January 1, 2007 by g24khamr

The Riverside Press-Enterprise in Riverside, Calif., requires its entry-level reporters to shoot video of their stories in addition to the written versions. The directive is optional for older or more established reporters, but the message is clear: Get with the … Continue reading →

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Making Newspapers Matter: The “Age of Engagement”

Posted on October 24, 2006 by g24khamr

When I went outside this morning I saw something I thought I would never see in my life – an empty driveway. No newspaper. I checked the bushes, nothing. I asked if someone had brought it in already, but no. … Continue reading →

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News-Record Editor Gives Sound Advice to Prospective Hires

Posted on September 15, 2006 by g24khamr

John Robinson, editor of the Greensboro (NC) News-Record, wrote an insightful piece on his blog about what he looks for in students coming out of journalism school. The only reason I got hired for my first newspaper job was because … Continue reading →

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Real Journalism in a Virtual World: Interview with Second Life’s Metaverse Messenger Publisher Katt Kongo

Posted on September 3, 2006 by g24khamr

“…Print is here to stay. People just need to find new ways to use it.” – Katt Kongo, Publisher, the Metaverse Messenger While real-world journalism struggles for new legitimacy and relevance, virtual world journalism is flourishing. I’m talking about real … Continue reading →

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Newspapers: Where Words are Born, Not “Where Words Go to Die”

Posted on August 12, 2006 by g24khamr

Author Seth Godin, in a post about how to be a successful non-fiction writer, said, “a non-fiction book is a souvenir, just a vessel for the ideas themselves. You don’t want the ideas to get stuck in the book… you … Continue reading →

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Former Santa Barbara News-Press Columnist Speaks Out; N-P Publisher Becomes (Lou) Cannon Fodder

Posted on July 13, 2006 by g24khamr

"Wendy McCaw may own the paper, but she doesn’t own the news." — Anonymous Santa Barbara News-Press executive And on the Seventh Day, it all went to hell. One week since editors and a long-time columnist walked out on their … Continue reading →

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