I talk too much. Often, when I write, I short-circuit much discussion by telling you exactly what I think. The lack of ambiguity can be a wet blanket on comments and discussion. So I'll take a different approach here. John Archibald recently … [Continue reading]
The Future of Political Journalism?
Posted on April 16, 2010 Written by
Traditional Journalism is in for several more tremors before the implosion is finished. I've mentioned several of the trends that are accelerating the shift toward a concept I call the Embedded Journalist, but don't expect that transition to be … [Continue reading]
What Business can learn from Funny Business
Posted on April 13, 2010 Written by
If I am to believe my friends, "Date Night" is a bomb. Not "The Bomb," but a bomb. An article makes all the difference. And it's all because the some people in the Funny Business don't understand the Business of Funny. The movie stars Steve Carell … [Continue reading]
Imported Turf
Posted on April 12, 2010 Written by
While traditional media outlets claim to "embrace the conversation," are they still holding it at arm's length? Is it enough to host comments and invite input online, without the due diligence to see if others are manipulating the agenda? A few … [Continue reading]
Under the Hood
Posted on April 8, 2010 Written by
There's a bit of a funny meme passing around right now, and it has to do with a position taken by the Ku Klux Klan of Arkansas, in this screenshot: The "joke" here is that members of the Westboro Baptist Church have been so vile, that the Klan … [Continue reading]
Journalistic Sodbusting
Posted on April 7, 2010 Written by
"Astroturfing" refers to any shady public relations practice where one manufactures the appearance of "grass roots" support. I had never heard of the word until transitioning from news to public affairs (a mere six years, two months and twenty-two … [Continue reading]