The latest and greatest technologies in sports media are coming and going, but the metamorphosis of a small sports blog into a bat-swinging behemoth is a constant and recurring story we’ll keep hearing. By Julie Angell Will Leitch’s sports blog was nothing until he found an audience and funding. That’s the story of many… Continue reading Innovation in sports startups is key, but cash and clicks come first
Before I glance at the comments section on a New York Times Facebook post, I generally know what I’m going to see. If it’s an article about a trending topic on social media, there are two types of people dropping comments: the old-fashioned media critic who is upset with the post. You’ll also find the enthusiastic… Continue reading The Times Are Changin’
As a reporter, when I look at the average time someone reads a story, I get discouraged. What’s the point of writing an in-depth, thought out and informational article if I won’t get eyes on it for longer than 15 seconds? James T. Hamilton, the author of “All the News That’s Fit to Sell” was… Continue reading Look beyond the media stars for answers
I was sitting beside my friend this weekend and noticed she was intensely staring at her phone for about 30 minutes, so I asked her what was up. I figured she would be scrolling through Instagram, but instead she was taking a quiz to see who she should vote for in the 2016 presidential election. A… Continue reading Politics are bearable, thanks to apps
In the battle between historic and explorative, it seems like the latter is winning. On January 11, 2016, staff of the New Republic learned that owner Chris Hughes would be selling the publication. The historic publication couldn’t withstand the media world as it is today; a exploration of technology and digital-first publications. “It’s always been… Continue reading The Old Republic
Somewhere over the years, as television took over and radio was neglected, audiences’ ears were abandoned, too. But the desire to listen to news is growing, and media innovators need the skills to deliver. Bradley Allen, A Michigan State University graduate student, created his own blog all about podcasts. He covers everything there is to know… Continue reading Too many podcasts, not enough ears
Media outlets building trust in their communities is not a newfound obstacle, but, it’s getting more challenging. There’s been a swarm of theories swirling around the Flint community’s water issue. No matter which one you believe, we can all agree that trust was broken. The question becomes: Is trust solely lost in the government, or… Continue reading Trust: New Outlets’ Biggest Challenge in 2016
By Julie Angell When we hear the word “restructuring” in journalism, we need to not worry or assume the world is ending. After reading a report about the “State of the News Media in 2015” by the Pew Research Center, I was reassured that this shift won’t shake everyone loose from the jobs they know… Continue reading Restructuring Into Digital Territory
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