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Out of a newspaper’s ashes …

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Bob Benz

John Temple is running a series describing how journalists are reinventing themselves. If the installments that follow are half as inspiring and entertaining as ME Sprengelmeyer’s opener, it’s going to be a fun ride. Give ‘em hell, ME.

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What’s wrong with newspapers

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Bob Benz

The newspaper industry is beleaguered by problems both cyclical and secular, but what really scares me is that we still haven’t dealt with issues that are just basic blocking and tackling. To wit: This horrifying account of one man’s attempt … Continue reading →

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The mean streets of online comments …

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Bob Benz

I had the pleasure of moderating a roundtable on online comments a few weeks ago, and Jack Lail has posted a note on Knoxnews.com about the roundtable that gives an excellent summary and links to related info. Kudos to APME … Continue reading →

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Speaking at UT next week …

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Bob Benz

I’ll be among the participants in A Public Conversation on Web Journalism next Wednesday, April 1, at the University of Tennessee. Jack Lail has the details on his Random Mumblings blog. I’ve been very impressed with the progress UT’s j-school … Continue reading →

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Is this mug worth five bucks a month?

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Bob Benz

Hell yes.

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Out of the ashes of the Rocky …

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Bob Benz

A group of Rocky Mountain News journalists announced today the creation of In Denver Times, which will be a subscription site if they can get enough folks to pledge support by a self-imposed April 23 deadline. It’s an interesting idea. … Continue reading →

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So long, old friend

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Bob Benz

Final Edition from Matthew Roberts on Vimeo.

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A brutal blow …

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Bob Benz

I knew this was coming. But I still can’t keep from crying all over my keyboard as I write this. The Rocky Mountain News is closing tomorrow after an amazing 150 year run. I wanted to make this about me. … Continue reading →

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