What you need for your hyperlocal newsroom
The first question (Q1) during Monday night’s #journchat was “What should a hyperlocal news site include/not include? What advice do you have?” With 200+ weekly participants there are many views shared from journalists, bloggers and public relations professionals (and students).
Here’s their take on what will make a successful hyperlocal newsroom. First, let me share my [...]
What advice would you give mainstream media to attract and retain an audience in 2010?
The title of this post was a question asked during tonight’s #journchat. Participants shared their opinions on the future of mainstream media and their audience. If you didn’t get a chance to participate, share your opinion in the comments section.
We had close to 100 responses to this question. I’m highlighting those that are representative of [...]
Movie quote for thought: People still care about real news?
“In the middle of all the gossip and speculation that permeates people’s lives I still think they know the difference between real news and bulls*** and they’re glad that someone cares enough to get things on the record and tell the truth”
- Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe) to Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) in “State of Play”
