Archives: 2013

Herbert J. GansFebruary 1, 2013
Journalism for democracy
“Journalists have to consider how American politics has changed since modern journalism first formulated the conventions and norms for covering politics.”
John WihbeyJanuary 31, 2013
What’s New in Digital Scholarship: Twitter philosophies, dying on Facebook, and the age of mobile media
Want to keep up with what academic researchers are learning about digital media? Journalist’s Resource rounds up the latest findings.
Ken DoctorJanuary 31, 2013
The newsonomics of Aaron Kushner’s virtuous circles
The Orange County Register is betting on an expanded newsroom and a stronger connection to the community. Will the numbers add up?
Guardian CEO Andrew Miller on paywalls, mobile, and going global
With the growth in tablets and smartphones, Miller says responsive-designed sites are now table stakes for publishers. Justin Ellis
Joshua BentonJanuary 30, 2013
Press Publish 4: Trei Brundrett on how Vox Media has built a web-native media company with editorial ambition
Vox’s VP for product and technology talks about the importance of community, the value of long features, and the role of sponsored content.
Justin EllisJanuary 28, 2013
Now recording: Knight funds an app for collecting oral histories
Design studio TKOH will use its Knight News Challenge award to complete a prototype and run pilot testing.
Justin EllisJanuary 28, 2013
Textizen wants to make civic engagement as easy as texting with a (really wonky) friend
The Knight News Challenge winner creates mobile surveys to help communities increase input from residents on important issues.
Joshua BentonJanuary 25, 2013
Two big names in digital news move on
Joshua BentonJanuary 25, 2013
U. of Virginia’s Cavalier Daily the latest college paper to cut print days
Mark CoddingtonJanuary 25, 2013
This Week in Review: Honoring Aaron Swartz’s legacy, and storytelling after the Te’o hoax
Plus: Google’s war with French newspapers, the inevitable privacy concerns with Facebook Graph Search, and the rest of the week’s media/tech news.
Joshua BentonJanuary 24, 2013
“Redefining the Quote: Using the Social Web to Gauge Grassroots Sentiment in China”
Lessons from Tea Leaf Nation, a site that monitors Chinese social media to get beyond state-controlled media.
News Challenge winner Abayima takes a low-tech approach to communicating in a crisis
Activists, journalists, and others could use the mobile tool kit to share information on SIM cards the way files are shared on thumb drives. Justin Ellis
Joshua BentonJanuary 24, 2013
Gawker Media sees its financial future in e-commerce
Joshua BentonJanuary 24, 2013
Twitter debuts Vine, a new abbreviated video service
Ken DoctorJanuary 24, 2013
The newsonomics of Tribune’s metro agony
For interested buyers looking at the numbers of Tribune newspapers, one bright spot will stand out: the price.
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