iPods and Violent Crime, Together at Last
Correlation and causation get cozy in a new study linking iPods to robberies.
Time for the "Oh My God It's Cold" Stories
A puffy-haired broadcaster braves Boston's icy gusts for another useless report.
What's Behind that Multimedia Presentation?
A simple listing of tools and technologies could turn professional Web presentations into excellent learning tools.
EveryBlock Redefines Hyper-Local News
A new site from Adrian Holovaty turns neighborhoods into information hubs.
Is This the Key to a Print-Web Marriage?
A single quote from Atlantic Monthly editor-in-chief James Bennet reveals the mutually beneficial relationship between print and Web.
Five Practical Tips for Young Entrepreneurial Journalists
Want to blaze your own trail as an independent journalist? Here's five things you need to do.
New Site Tracks Web Journalism Businesses
JournalismEnterprise.com aims to be the TechCrunch of Web journalism sites.
Links of Note: Jan. 4, 2008
"The Wire" gets newsy for final season; Blogger punks Huckabee's campaign manager
Links of Note: Jan. 3, 2008
Netflix jumps into the set-top game; Bloggers get FOIA love.
Links of Note: Jan. 2, 2008
Abused words and phrases; OJR's five lessons from '07; Gawker ties bonuses to traffic
Links of Note: December 7, 2007
ESPNU taps college journalists for content; Palm just can't get it together
MarketWatch: 5 Ways to Improve Magazine Web Sites
Amazing but true -- magazine Web sites don't have to suck.
NY Times Editor Reveals In-Demand Web Skills
Fiona Sprull, editor of the NY Times' Web newsroom, says Photoshop, HTML, Flash and blogging are key skills for Times job applicants.
When Does Citizen Journalism Go Pro?
OhmyNews is opening a Citizen Journalism School. Anyone else see the irony?
Three Professional Web Journalism Tips for Students
Expanding upon Steve Buttry's recent API column, here are three real-world tips for journalism students.
Digg and WSJ.com Form Unusual Partnership
WSJ.com's subscription content is now available for free through Digg.
The Headline Writer Must be from Cleveland
Boston.com might need a copy editor.
Backpack Journalism ... In a Car
The Shelby Star's new "Star Car" takes mobile reporting to a new level.
Finally: A Rational Analysis of Hyperlocal Sites
American Journalism Review examines the good and bad in the hyperlocal universe.
Hyper Local Journalism, Video-Style
StoryBridge.tv carves a Web niche with professional-quality video storytelling.
Gizmodo Initiates "Digg Policy"
Gizmodo wants to make sure original content producers get the credit they deserve.
Bad Idea: NCAA Ejects Live Blogger
Citing policy violations, the NCAA boots a live-blogging reporter from a college baseball game.
Journalist/Coder Debate: Exercise in Futility
The "should journalists learn to code" debate is absolutely useless ... (and yet I'm talking about it).
Business Tips for Web Journalists
Like it or not, Web journalists need to understand the business side of Web content to succeed. Here are a few key tips to get you started.
Google Strikes Secret Deals with UK News Sources
The Sunday Herald says Google is partnering with UK news companies to keep their content in Google News. Will U.S. news firms demand an equal share?
Engadget Responds to Apple Memo Mix-Up
A false memo puts Engadget in a bad spot, but the popular blog's post-prank response is an example of good journalism.
Long Live the Troll Whisperers
A troll whisperer is equal parts moderator, diplomat and Web community guardian.
Bloggers Need to Learn Fair Use
Brazen bloggers who steal from content producers are shooting themselves, and the blogosphere, in the foot. It's time to wise up.
Tragedy and Web Traffic: Together Again
The Virginia Tech shootings bring record traffic to CNN.com.
Web Journalism Buzzwords for Resumes
Learn how to crack the hidden language of job listings.
MySpace Gets Into the News Biz
MySpace News is a hybrid aggregator that blends automation with Digg-like voting.
Virginia Tech Coverage Shows Flaws with Citizen Journalism
An on-scene video from Virginia Tech illustrates the dangers of citizen journalism.
Multimedia Story Example: "On the Trail of Che"
The Miami Herald's Che Guevara package is an elegant Flash-based story.
Is Twitter the Perfect Live Blogging Tool?
Twitter's micro-posts could make a live blogging a lot easier.
Google Earth: A New Form of Storytelling
"Crisis in Darfur" reveals the storytelling power of Google Earth.
Google-AFP Copyright Settlement Misses the Point
A licensing agreement brings Agence France-Presse' content back to Google News, but the need for an agreement proves mainstream media still doesn't understand the Web.
The Art of the Redesign Letter
Little known fact: Publishers are contractually obligated to justify all site redesigns with an obligatory "redesign note."
Video Offers Simple Definition of Web 2.0
Prof. Michael Wesch's innovative video, "Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us," raises the education bar.
Why Mainstream Media Shouldn't Fear Blogs and Web 2.0
Mainstream media need not concern itself with Web 2.0 upstarts because traditional journalism has the one thing the newbies need.
Wikipedia: Great for Blogs, Not for Print
It may not be fair, but print publications should avoid Wikipedia like the plague. Bloggers, on the other hand, can reference it night and day.
Newspapers Should Embrace Social Networking
Social networking tools can help local newspapers connect to their on-line and off-line communities.
KnoxNews Makes Vlog In-Roads
A new KnoxNews.com project gives four Web producers a forum for their vlogs (video blogs). It's an interesting idea, but it -- like all vlogs -- needs a few usability tweaks.
Expanding the Web Lexicon
What reference points can we use to better explain Web concepts and technology to laypeople? This is an ongoing list, so suggestions are welcome, needed and appreciated!
Print is Boring
Today, my futile attempts to love print finally end ... and I feel so much better.
An Innovative Mix of News and Maps
Poynter shows how Google's free mapping system can be integrated into a news Web site. Get used to this feature; it has a shot at ubiquity.
NY Times to Integrate Print and Web Newsrooms
The New York Times announces plans to merge its Web and print operations into one newsroom. It's a logical step that's been a long time coming.
Citizen Journalism: Lame Trend or Viable Idea?
I want to believe in citizen journalism, but my own experience with volunteer Web efforts leads me to conclude that it just won't catch on. Please! Prove me wrong!
