Comments on: Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/ A collaborative effort to figure out the future of journalism. A project of Harvard University. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:39:00 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Google News gets a new human touch, launching publisher-curated Editors’ Picks as a standing section » Nieman Journalism Lab » Pushing to the Future of Journalism http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-282297 Google News gets a new human touch, launching publisher-curated Editors’ Picks as a standing section » Nieman Journalism Lab » Pushing to the Future of Journalism Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:35:31 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-282297 [...] and only partially because of Google News’ previous algo-centricism. Editors’ Picks is Spotlight-like in its potential to highlight “in-depth pieces of lasting value” — but it’s [...] [...] and only partially because of Google News’ previous algo-centricism. Editors’ Picks is Spotlight-like in its potential to highlight “in-depth pieces of lasting value” — but it’s [...]

]]> By: Google News revamps its revamped design » Nieman Journalism Lab http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-139761 Google News revamps its revamped design » Nieman Journalism Lab Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:35:54 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-139761 [...] to empower users to personalize their news experience while — through the platform’s Spotlight and Top Stories sections — still preserving a bit of serendipity. In practice, [...] [...] to empower users to personalize their news experience while — through the platform’s Spotlight and Top Stories sections — still preserving a bit of serendipity. In practice, [...]

]]> By: Google News revamps with “news for you” angle » Nieman Journalism Lab http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-133517 Google News revamps with “news for you” angle » Nieman Journalism Lab Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:15:42 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-133517 [...] serendipity — a goal Google News has expressed interest in before, most notably through its Spotlight and its Editors’ Picks [...] [...] serendipity — a goal Google News has expressed interest in before, most notably through its Spotlight and its Editors’ Picks [...]

]]> By: Google News sperimenta l’ intervento umano nel flusso delle notizie | LSDI http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-127388 Google News sperimenta l’ intervento umano nel flusso delle notizie | LSDI Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:25:20 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-127388 [...] un nuovo esperimento: Editors’ Picks (qui accanto). Si tratta di un servizio analogo a quello di Spotlight (una funzione che presenta articoli di approfondimento), ma con la particolarità che i servizi [...] [...] un nuovo esperimento: Editors’ Picks (qui accanto). Si tratta di un servizio analogo a quello di Spotlight (una funzione che presenta articoli di approfondimento), ma con la particolarità che i servizi [...]

]]> By: Google News experiments with human control, promotes a new serendipity with Editors’ Picks » Nieman Journalism Lab http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-125010 Google News experiments with human control, promotes a new serendipity with Editors’ Picks » Nieman Journalism Lab Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:50:06 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-125010 [...] is a step — small, but certain — in that direction. Think of Editors’ Picks as a Spotlight-like feature that, instead of highlighting “in-depth pieces of lasting value,” shines a [...] [...] is a step — small, but certain — in that direction. Think of Editors’ Picks as a Spotlight-like feature that, instead of highlighting “in-depth pieces of lasting value,” shines a [...]

]]> By: What qualifies as a Spotlight story on Google News? Here’s a few clues » Nieman Journalism Lab http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-68177 What qualifies as a Spotlight story on Google News? Here’s a few clues » Nieman Journalism Lab Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:01:07 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-68177 [...] News launched a Spotlight section back in September to highlight “in-depth pieces of lasting value.” Initial response was [...] [...] News launched a Spotlight section back in September to highlight “in-depth pieces of lasting value.” Initial response was [...]

]]> By: Google’s Plan to Become The Media Company http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-36369 Google’s Plan to Become The Media Company Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:01:33 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-36369 [...] To be that standalone media company, Google has been taking quiet little babysteps — baby tiptoes, really. It submitted a proposal to the Newspaper Association of America offering an enticing blend of micropayments, subscription billing, ad revenue and reader data (it’s worth reading if only to note how Google ingeniously couches itself as a vendor to publishers, not the other way around). It added a Spotlight section to Google News that highlights stories that meets its definition of “in-depth” journalism. [...] [...] To be that standalone media company, Google has been taking quiet little babysteps — baby tiptoes, really. It submitted a proposal to the Newspaper Association of America offering an enticing blend of micropayments, subscription billing, ad revenue and reader data (it’s worth reading if only to note how Google ingeniously couches itself as a vendor to publishers, not the other way around). It added a Spotlight section to Google News that highlights stories that meets its definition of “in-depth” journalism. [...]

]]> By: Google adds news features « Qwerty2009’s Blog http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-34908 Google adds news features « Qwerty2009’s Blog Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:20:05 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-34908 [...] the Spotlight shines on longer features that have bounced around blogs for a few days,” says Nieman Journalism Labs. “Lifestyle and opinion pieces do particularly well, and The New York Times is a frequent [...] [...] the Spotlight shines on longer features that have bounced around blogs for a few days,” says Nieman Journalism Labs. “Lifestyle and opinion pieces do particularly well, and The New York Times is a frequent [...]

]]> By: Google turns ‘Spotlight’ on news of enduring significance | The Wire | Press Gazette http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-34534 Google turns ‘Spotlight’ on news of enduring significance | The Wire | Press Gazette Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:03:08 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-34534 [...] M. Seward of Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard sees Spotlight as “part of an emerging class of news applications that use the [...] [...] M. Seward of Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard sees Spotlight as “part of an emerging class of news applications that use the [...]

]]> By: No more lolcatz « Meanderings http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-32683 No more lolcatz « Meanderings Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:00:31 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-32683 [...] seems to have some kinks to work out, but the general idea – as explained by the Neiman Journalism Lab – is that the algorithm will point out oft-linked and oft-read articles, which are hopefully [...] [...] seems to have some kinks to work out, but the general idea – as explained by the Neiman Journalism Lab – is that the algorithm will point out oft-linked and oft-read articles, which are hopefully [...]

]]> By: Google News recomienda reportajes y artículos [eng] http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-32424 Google News recomienda reportajes y artículos [eng] Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:26:23 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-32424 [...] Google News recomienda reportajes y artículos [eng]www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-... por Imagine hace pocos segundos [...] [...] Google News recomienda reportajes y artículos [eng]www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-… por Imagine hace pocos segundos [...]

]]> By: Pandia Search Engine News Wrap-up September 5 | Wiadomości seo http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31835 Pandia Search Engine News Wrap-up September 5 | Wiadomości seo Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:49:28 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31835 [...] Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism [...] [...] Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism [...]

]]> By: » Pandia Search Engine News Wrap-up September 5 http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31825 » Pandia Search Engine News Wrap-up September 5 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:06:19 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31825 [...] Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism [...] [...] Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism [...]

]]> By: Google’s Spotlight – highlighting journalism of ‘lasting value’ | DAILYMAIL http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31794 Google’s Spotlight – highlighting journalism of ‘lasting value’ | DAILYMAIL Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:07:45 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31794 [...] own explanation of Google Spotlight and the selection of stories it has flagged up so far, Nieman Journalism Lab’s Zachary M. Seward suggests, “Spotlight shines on longer features that have bounced around blogs for a few [...] [...] own explanation of Google Spotlight and the selection of stories it has flagged up so far, Nieman Journalism Lab’s Zachary M. Seward suggests, “Spotlight shines on longer features that have bounced around blogs for a few [...]

]]> By: Google Shines a Deeper Spotlight on News - Media Decoder Blog - NYTimes.com http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31627 Google Shines a Deeper Spotlight on News - Media Decoder Blog - NYTimes.com Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:31:47 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31627 [...] Thursday, the Nieman Journalism Lab drilled into Spotlight, a new-ish feature of Google News that puts less of a premium on the velocity [...] [...] Thursday, the Nieman Journalism Lab drilled into Spotlight, a new-ish feature of Google News that puts less of a premium on the velocity [...]

]]> By: Investigative journalism on 04 Sept 09 « The Centre for Investigative Journalism News Blog http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31617 Investigative journalism on 04 Sept 09 « The Centre for Investigative Journalism News Blog Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:44:02 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31617 [...] Nieman Journalism Lab: Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism [...] [...] Nieman Journalism Lab: Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism [...]

]]> By: Google’s Spotlight – highlighting journalism of ‘lasting value’ | Journalism.co.uk Editors' Blog http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31608 Google’s Spotlight – highlighting journalism of ‘lasting value’ | Journalism.co.uk Editors' Blog Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:14:37 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31608 [...] own explanation of Google Spotlight and the selection of stories it has flagged up so far, Nieman Journalism Lab’s Zachary M. Seward suggests, “Spotlight shines on longer features that have bounced around blogs for a few [...] [...] own explanation of Google Spotlight and the selection of stories it has flagged up so far, Nieman Journalism Lab’s Zachary M. Seward suggests, “Spotlight shines on longer features that have bounced around blogs for a few [...]

]]> By: links for 2009-09-04 « David Black http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31573 links for 2009-09-04 « David Black Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:05:13 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31573 [...] Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism – Nieman Journalism Lab "Google News has quietly added a new section that steps back from the ever-quickening news cycle to highlight “in-depth pieces of lasting value.” It’s called Spotlight, and like the rest of Google News, the stories are selected by an undisclosed algorithm." (tags: internet journalism news aggregators google googlenews) [...] [...] Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism – Nieman Journalism Lab "Google News has quietly added a new section that steps back from the ever-quickening news cycle to highlight “in-depth pieces of lasting value.” It’s called Spotlight, and like the rest of Google News, the stories are selected by an undisclosed algorithm." (tags: internet journalism news aggregators google googlenews) [...]

]]> By: Google News 又有新栏目：Spotlight | 谷奥——探寻谷歌的奥秘 http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31539 Google News 又有新栏目：Spotlight | 谷奥——探寻谷歌的奥秘 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:28:46 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31539 [...] nieman 本站文章除注明转载外，均为本站原创编译 [...] [...] nieman 本站文章除注明转载外，均为本站原创编译 [...]

]]> By: The Onion Beats Investigative Journalism On Google News | Technology http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31478 The Onion Beats Investigative Journalism On Google News | Technology Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:02:54 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31478 [...] today I see this article talking about Google News Spotlight, which focuses on that supposedly last bastion of old media [...] [...] today I see this article talking about Google News Spotlight, which focuses on that supposedly last bastion of old media [...]

]]> By: TheTechnologySources.com » Blog Archive » The Onion Beats Investigative Journalism On Google News http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31477 TheTechnologySources.com » Blog Archive » The Onion Beats Investigative Journalism On Google News Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:00:40 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31477 [...] today I see this article talking about Google News Spotlight, which focuses on that supposedly last bastion of old media - [...] [...] today I see this article talking about Google News Spotlight, which focuses on that supposedly last bastion of old media – [...]

]]> By: Google Newsで「The Onion」が、調査報道に勝った http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31461 Google Newsで「The Onion」が、調査報道に勝った Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:33:52 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31461 [...] そして今日（米国時間9/3）私はGoogle NewsのSpotlightに関するこの記事を読んだ。旧メディアにとって最後の砦であるはずの「調査報道」に特化したサービスだ。ブログが扱うには「荷が重すぎる」代物だ。しかし、旧メディアが突発事件についていけない時代には、長編の調査記事が安全地帯なのかもしれない。 Google NewsのSpotlightセクションには、永続的価値のあるニュースや詳細記事によって頻繁に更新されます。その内容は、当社のコンピューターアルゴリズムで自動的に選別される調査報道、意見記事、専門記事等、人気の持続する記事です。 [...] [...] そして今日（米国時間9/3）私はGoogle NewsのSpotlightに関するこの記事を読んだ。旧メディアにとって最後の砦であるはずの「調査報道」に特化したサービスだ。ブログが扱うには「荷が重すぎる」代物だ。しかし、旧メディアが突発事件についていけない時代には、長編の調査記事が安全地帯なのかもしれない。 Google NewsのSpotlightセクションには、永続的価値のあるニュースや詳細記事によって頻繁に更新されます。その内容は、当社のコンピューターアルゴリズムで自動的に選別される調査報道、意見記事、専門記事等、人気の持続する記事です。 [...]

]]> By: Lauren Proctor http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31456 Lauren Proctor Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:21:12 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31456 In a world where we risk narrowing our perspectives by receiving news primarily as recommendations, I see this being an excellent addition to the internet and a great way to keep us even keeled. My kudos to Google for providing something like this. I look forward to finding out what makes something spotlight worthy. In a world where we risk narrowing our perspectives by receiving news primarily as recommendations, I see this being an excellent addition to the internet and a great way to keep us even keeled.

My kudos to Google for providing something like this. I look forward to finding out what makes something spotlight worthy.

]]> By: David Scott Lewis http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31454 David Scott Lewis Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:11:57 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31454 "Spotlight": Two thumbs up for Google (and Google News)!! I personally prefer the editing done by Arts & Letters Daily (aldaily.com), but "Spotlight" is also a winner, a daily "must scan" for me. “Spotlight”: Two thumbs up for Google (and Google News)!!

I personally prefer the editing done by Arts & Letters Daily (aldaily.com), but “Spotlight” is also a winner, a daily “must scan” for me.

]]> By: Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism » Nieman … : free stuff http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31399 Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism » Nieman … : free stuff Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:28:04 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31399 [...] Here is the original post:  Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism » Nieman … [...] [...] Here is the original post:  Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism » Nieman … [...]

]]> By: google » Google Offers News “Magazine” Of Sorts With “Spotlight” http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31375 google » Google Offers News “Magazine” Of Sorts With “Spotlight” Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:28:30 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31375 [...] Google News is analogous to the print daily newspapers then the new “spotlight” feature is more like a weekly news magazine. Spotlight is an outgrowth of a test of “interesting [...] [...] Google News is analogous to the print daily newspapers then the new “spotlight” feature is more like a weekly news magazine. Spotlight is an outgrowth of a test of “interesting [...]

]]> By: links for 2009-09-03 | James Mitchell http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31349 links for 2009-09-03 | James Mitchell Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:32:59 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31349 [...] Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism "Google News has quietly added a new section that steps back from the ever-quickening news cycle to highlight “in-depth pieces of lasting value.” It’s called Spotlight, and like the rest of Google News, the stories are selected by an undisclosed algorithm." (tags: journalism news google) Subscribe to comments Comment | Trackback | Post Tags: [...] [...] Google News shines a Spotlight on “in-depth” journalism "Google News has quietly added a new section that steps back from the ever-quickening news cycle to highlight “in-depth pieces of lasting value.” It’s called Spotlight, and like the rest of Google News, the stories are selected by an undisclosed algorithm." (tags: journalism news google) Subscribe to comments Comment | Trackback | Post Tags: [...]

]]> By: The Onion Beats Investigative Journalism On Google News | UpOff.com http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31345 The Onion Beats Investigative Journalism On Google News | UpOff.com Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:28:47 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31345 [...] today I see this article talking about Google News Spotlight, which focuses on that supposedly last bastion of old media - [...] [...] today I see this article talking about Google News Spotlight, which focuses on that supposedly last bastion of old media – [...]

]]> By: The Onion Beats Investigative Journalism On Google News | Anthonyrobinson.info http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31343 The Onion Beats Investigative Journalism On Google News | Anthonyrobinson.info Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:24:19 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31343 [...] today I see this article talking about Google News Spotlight, which focuses on that supposedly last bastion of old media [...] [...] today I see this article talking about Google News Spotlight, which focuses on that supposedly last bastion of old media [...]

]]> By: The Onion Beats Investigative Journalism On Google News http://www.niemanlab.org/2009/09/google-news-shines-a-spotlight-on-in-depth-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-31333 The Onion Beats Investigative Journalism On Google News Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:00:08 +0000 http://www.niemanlab.org/?p=7870#comment-31333 [...] today I see this article talking about Google News Spotlight, which focuses on that supposedly last bastion of old media - [...] [...] today I see this article talking about Google News Spotlight, which focuses on that supposedly last bastion of old media – [...]

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