Exploring Media in Transformation | Transforming in Media Exploration
/ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/ n. 1: a process of change from one form to another.
NYT has a great takeout on the growing conflict between news organizations and sports franchises over coverage. Ground zero is the digital realm, and we've already suffered a broadside here, as you know, from Mr. Cuban of the Mavs. That is just one shot in what I expect will be an ongoing battle.
The Project for Excellence in Journalism's annual survey of the state of the news media has really become the authoritative source for how we're doing as an industry. This year's fifth annual report delivers once again. It is a must read.
If nothing else, a glance at the major trends is helpful as we seek to set operational agendas.
There's a big punch in the gut too -- about that bugaboo we've been concerned about for such a long time: How can we support our work financially? The report offers this sobering thought:
The crisis in journalism... may not strictly be loss of audience. It may, more fundamentally, be the decoupling of news and advertising.
As it is every year, this report is deep, dense and packed with statistics. But is it a page turner for anyone in our business. I recommend you click through.
The Mark Cuban v. dallasnews.com flap is getting some press:
Dallas Mavericks bar dallasnews.com blogger from locker room
Cuban's responded:
This blog post: Analyst doubts publishers will invest in local business news -- from Ken Doctor frames a question we're working on right now at The Dallas Morning News. Worth a read.
Mike Merschel discovered a good post on how blogging isn't just about writing well.
Author Steve Pavlina says,
...he only spends about 20 percent of his time actually writing material for his site. The rest of his time is spent connecting with peers, evaluating potential subject matter, and optimizing the site for visitors...