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Jan 01, 2009
- Posted by Kirk
LaPointe
One year after starting his mediamanager blog, Vancouver Sun managing editor and journalism professor Kirk LaPointe reflects on what a year of blogging has taught him.
One year after starting his mediamanager blog, Vancouver Sun managing editor and journalism professor Kirk LaPointe reflects on what a year of blogging has taught him.
Dec 19, 2008
- Posted by Kirk
LaPointe
Chris O'Brien, a business columnist for the San Jose Mercury News, makes a feasible list of suggestions for the newsroom looking to transform itself into an online-first operation in this post...
Dec 19, 2008
- Posted by Kirk
LaPointe
The Bivings group has released its annual report on how the top 100
U.S. newspapers are using the Internet. It has some heartening news on
how newsrooms are embracing online work, but points to several
challenges that one would think should be behind many large papers...
Dec 17, 2008
- Posted by Kirk
LaPointe
Kubas Consultants, the exceptional Canadian newspaper industry advisory
firm, has produced its Preview 2009 and it suggests a very challenging
year ahead for North American papers.
An excerpt of the report, which surveyed 400 Canadian and U.S. newspaper executives, written by Ed Strapagiel...
An excerpt of the report, which surveyed 400 Canadian and U.S. newspaper executives, written by Ed Strapagiel...
Dec 15, 2008
- Posted by Kirk
LaPointe
Michael Skoler, the executive director (on leave) from the Center for Innovation in Journalism, provides an essential 12-minute incantation of the necessity to change newsroom culture. It's an excellent and convincing urge to look beyond business model change from the Nieman Journalism Lab.
Oct 28, 2008
- Posted by Regan
Ray
As the National Post celebrates its tenth birthday, the paper's former executive editor, Kirk LaPointe, remembers the early days when the team was plucked, the paper was designed and the sense of journalistic mission was "exceptional."
As the National Post celebrates its tenth birthday, the paper's former executive editor, Kirk LaPointe, remembers the early days when the team was plucked, the paper was designed and the sense of journalistic mission was "exceptional."
Oct 24, 2008
- Posted by Regan
Ray
The planned rate structure for the Associated Press (AP) was suspended Oct. 23. A board meeting has directed a full review of membership policies.
Oct 22, 2008
- Posted by Regan
Ray
Reporters at The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and the Washington Post are being trained to produce online video as part of...
Oct 21, 2008
- Posted by Regan
Ray
As newsroom budgets tighten, here are some tips on how to affordably modernize operations.
Oct 21, 2008
- Posted by Regan
Ray
In a recent post at themediamanager.com, Kirk LaPointe takes a look at the recent Tribune Co. decision to give notice of cancellation to the Associated Press and compares it with the current situation here in Canada involving the Canadian Press.
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