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The Convergence Newsletter: December 2013
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The blog of the Convergence Newsletter at the University of South Carolina Journalism School. Monday, December 9, 2013. October/November 2013: The issues of hyperlocal journalism. In this issue, we have two pieces that deal with hyperlocal coverage and its challenges. K. Paul Mallasch started the Muncie Free Press. Website, which he believes can still be an influential example of local journalism. Respond to Mr. Mallasch's and Mr. Puffer's article at The Convergence Newsletter blog. Promote Your Page Too.
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The Convergence Newsletter: Feb. 2014: Engaging a Digital Audience
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The blog of the Convergence Newsletter at the University of South Carolina Journalism School. Monday, April 7, 2014. Feb 2014: Engaging a Digital Audience. Like all for-profit businesses, news organizations are selling a product. But perhaps where they failed the most, at least comparatively speaking, was by having a massive disconnection with their customers. For years, media were able to ride the monopoly of the product, largely ignoring the needs and wants of their customers. Promote Your Page Too.
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COM-J EXCHANGE: November 2006
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A Web Log of THE TEACHING NEWSPAPER- The Knight Community Journalism Fellows of The University of Alabama. Tuesday, November 14, 2006. Knight Fellows Host Credibility Roundtable. ANNISTON- The Anniston Star should cover more positive things in the Anniston City Schools and not always play up the negative stories on its front pages. The lessons learned about what the newspaper is doing well and not so well are virtually endless. But, we'll get there. We have a foundation on which to build in future years.
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COM-J EXCHANGE: January 2007
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A Web Log of THE TEACHING NEWSPAPER- The Knight Community Journalism Fellows of The University of Alabama. Tuesday, January 30, 2007. Stillman, UA Students Focus on West Tuscaloosa. A few days have passed, but the enthusiasm hasn't waned about a new community journalism effort in the city of Tuscaloosa. Specifically, the focus of this venture is the West side of Tuscaloosa, where stories are often overlooked. At Stillman's Wynn Center. Instead of the polite discussions ending and students going their sep...
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Cold Coffee: Afterthoughts of the news day.: October 2009
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Cold Coffee: Afterthoughts of the news day. Wednesday, October 21, 2009. One of the comments following a set of awards mentioned my newspaper had a good mix of content and it was relevant to the readers. I had more pride in those comments than the award. You want variety, you've got it! There have been times in my career when I wanted to cover a statehouse - and I still think it would be fun. I have spent time as a city reporter, being dedicated to just one beat for a daily has tremendous advantages&...
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Cold Coffee: Afterthoughts of the news day.: December 2009
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Cold Coffee: Afterthoughts of the news day. Thursday, December 24, 2009. Sit Stay. Good Boy. Forced to sleep on a twin bed at my parent's house for the holidays, I was able to convince my dog to sleep on a couch instead of on the bed with me. Ah, leg room. We often talk about "training" our sources and readers/listeners/viewers in the news biz. It sounds like we want Fido to do a new trick, or at least be obediant when guests are visiting. You don't have to have a full list of stories everyday on the Web...
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Cold Coffee: Afterthoughts of the news day.: February 2012
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Cold Coffee: Afterthoughts of the news day. Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Death of a salesman (and newsman). I'm calling this week a failure for our business. Not that the failure specifically happened this week, but the reality of it came to light. To be economically viable, the newspaper (or news broadcast station) must also be practicable marketing tool for businesses. Specifically, a community newspaper must be a feasible means for local businesses to advertise. For the past few weeks, a local grocer...
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Cold Coffee: Afterthoughts of the news day.: August 2012
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Cold Coffee: Afterthoughts of the news day. Tuesday, August 7, 2012. A vote cast in favor of this job. This job can get a little crazy and stressful (not how long it's been since the last blog post). This week (and it’s only Tuesday), there’s must have been a full moon because it’s been non-stop crazy. I’ve had to explain and justify why I won’t remove items from the police blotter (the pot wasn’t his, he was holding it for a friend) including why it’s wrong to bribe me to do so. With less than three hou...
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Cold Coffee: Afterthoughts of the news day.: November 2009
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Cold Coffee: Afterthoughts of the news day. Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Yesterday was a good community journalism day. Yesterday I really felt I made a difference. A TIF Commission member who had a potential conflict of interest in the proposed project resigned. It was announced immediately at a meeting that included a public hearing. This came after a story and editorial in the previous week's paper about it. I also knew I was doing my job as a journalist as one of the family members of the commissioner...
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