As winners of the news industry’s major annual prize are announced today, it’s a good time to remember the important role of local newspapers, then and now.
Last chance: attend WeMaketheMedia Nov. 21
At WeMaketheMedia conference on Saturday, Nov. 21, at UO’s Turnbull Center in Portland discussion will focus on creating a nonprofit news service in Oregon.
OPB looks at future of local journalism
Tune into OPB’s a.m. talk show, Think Outloud, Tuesday, Nov. 17, to hear me and other area reporters and editors discuss the future of local journalism.
Which type of digital journalist are you?
A Northwestern University Media Management Center survey came up with six groups journalists fall into based on their desire for digital change.
3 questions you should be asking about your blog
Want to keep blogger readers coming back for more? Write on a regular basis, pick topics people care about and be upfront about relationships you have with sponsors. That’s some of the advice I shared in a 3 Questions column I wrote in yesterday’s Orange County Register. The column is regular Sunday feature compiled by […]
Best of WordCount: Oregon edition
I live and work in Portland, Oregon, and this weekend’s Best of WordCount is dedicated to the area’s burgeoning media community: Can the techies save the news? – If the scene at the recent BarCampPortland III meet up was any indication, that could very well be the case. The Smalltown News – Small newspapers are […]