The La Times and editor Russ Stanton decided to come up with a very clever idea to help with the growth of rising new editors.
Stanton, a well recognized editor for the La Times, took 25 editors to the South Bay this week for a beachfront "offsite" to help figure out the newsroom and its digital future
Their goal was to direct a three year plan for newsgathering opertaions. I personally believe this is something well thought of and could possibly do lots of good. With the uniquness of this idea comes alot of attention, I think. I am very curious to see how this plan unfolds and what the outcome is.
But I ask you, do you think this will be a good idea, or just a waste of the LA times' money?
Gordon Brigance
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Influence from the media?
I found an interesting post by Jeff Jarvis of the Buzz Machine on the Media and the effects it has on the upcoming elections. Particualry, on how the news latley has said that everyone should just count Clinton out of the race and that Obama has pretty much locked up the nomination.
Interesting, considering the fact that neither candidate is close to clinching all the deligates they need for the democratic nomination. As well as. Jeff Jarvis says, and I agree, that this election is not over and for fans of either candidate to slow down and not jump to conclusions.
Is it surprising that the media can have this much power? I mean I understand that people will turn to several media outlets for updates and information on the election. Thats what the media is there for. But, can or even should the media have that kind of manipulation?
Could this be an upcoming serious issue or infact just....nothing?
Gordon Brigance
Interesting, considering the fact that neither candidate is close to clinching all the deligates they need for the democratic nomination. As well as. Jeff Jarvis says, and I agree, that this election is not over and for fans of either candidate to slow down and not jump to conclusions.
Is it surprising that the media can have this much power? I mean I understand that people will turn to several media outlets for updates and information on the election. Thats what the media is there for. But, can or even should the media have that kind of manipulation?
Could this be an upcoming serious issue or infact just....nothing?
Gordon Brigance
Monday, March 24, 2008
The United States of Google
The BuzzMachine continues on with interesting thoughts and facts in the media.
Jeff Jarvis throws his ideas of the government and them using the internet more and more to post and get information.
He says the government and other government agencies abroad should post blogs on a regular basis. Even Barack Obama says if he is elected president he will put governtment data online in easy to read formats.
Overall this is a big deal I think and I believe this is a risky move however. I think it will have a good and positive outcome.
But do you think it will be a good idea to pursue? Maybe it is infact a little to risky to have government material and information on the web and easy accessible. We will just have to wait and see what the future of the web holds for us.
Gordon Brigance
Jeff Jarvis throws his ideas of the government and them using the internet more and more to post and get information.
He says the government and other government agencies abroad should post blogs on a regular basis. Even Barack Obama says if he is elected president he will put governtment data online in easy to read formats.
Overall this is a big deal I think and I believe this is a risky move however. I think it will have a good and positive outcome.
But do you think it will be a good idea to pursue? Maybe it is infact a little to risky to have government material and information on the web and easy accessible. We will just have to wait and see what the future of the web holds for us.
Gordon Brigance
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Obama explains...or does he?
From the Buzz Machine, Jeff Jarvis reports on Presendential Candidate Barack Obama's last speech he gave on certain touchy topics. topics such as gays, and race, and unity!
One thing Jarvis noticed and I agree with was that Obama sort of steered away from the strong points made, and the questions directed to him on some of those ancy topics.
These speeches and answered questions could possibly have and a very harsh impact in the upcoming elections. I'm sure Clinton will take advantage of this.
I ask myself one thing...do we want leader who is afraid to talk about or answer some of the racy topics, ones that make us feel uncomfortable? A leader, a president, should be exactly the opposit and not afraid to go out of bounds!
Gordon Brigance
One thing Jarvis noticed and I agree with was that Obama sort of steered away from the strong points made, and the questions directed to him on some of those ancy topics.
These speeches and answered questions could possibly have and a very harsh impact in the upcoming elections. I'm sure Clinton will take advantage of this.
I ask myself one thing...do we want leader who is afraid to talk about or answer some of the racy topics, ones that make us feel uncomfortable? A leader, a president, should be exactly the opposit and not afraid to go out of bounds!
Gordon Brigance
Monday, March 10, 2008
Trouble for NPR
Some interesting information came out of the Buzzmachine this week. It seems that The CEO of NPR, Ken Stern, has been forced out and is no longer in control. NPR spokespeople say the Internet was rising and causing competition for the popular radio news show, and that Stern was not doing to the job to solve the problem.
My question to you is, do you think this will be a big problem for NPR and its future, or will it be just another downfall which will rise back up again?
Gordon Brigance
My question to you is, do you think this will be a big problem for NPR and its future, or will it be just another downfall which will rise back up again?
Gordon Brigance
Monday, March 3, 2008
Not so Big and Bad after all
Jeff Jarvis of the Buzz Machine and his mind are at it again...more good thoughts...and this time pertaining to large companies and the control they have.
He says, and I agree, that by the time the government steps in on a company taking so much control, they are in or nearly close to being in decline.
We all know how big Bill Gates and Microsoft are. Now they're trying to buy Yahoo. But think about it...the only reason they are tryingto buy yahoo is because Microsoft does not have a successful internet stragedy. And yet if you look at the last 2 years stocks of yahoo, they are in decline as well.
I find it funny that large companies end up in debt and in decline shortly after they rise to the top of the ladder of success. Maybe some of these people should start looking into how to actually stay on top of that ladder. My question to you is..do you think with all the declines of large businesses, that eventually one day it will cause major damage in the stock market and other areas??
Gordon Brigance
He says, and I agree, that by the time the government steps in on a company taking so much control, they are in or nearly close to being in decline.
We all know how big Bill Gates and Microsoft are. Now they're trying to buy Yahoo. But think about it...the only reason they are tryingto buy yahoo is because Microsoft does not have a successful internet stragedy. And yet if you look at the last 2 years stocks of yahoo, they are in decline as well.
I find it funny that large companies end up in debt and in decline shortly after they rise to the top of the ladder of success. Maybe some of these people should start looking into how to actually stay on top of that ladder. My question to you is..do you think with all the declines of large businesses, that eventually one day it will cause major damage in the stock market and other areas??
Gordon Brigance
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Obama questioning...?
Jeff Jarvis of Buzz machine does it again, another interesting thought of Obama and political campaign.
Well all know this coming up election could very well be historic with Obama running and having a chance at becoming the first black president ever.
But now some other interesting news has come up. Apparently Obama says that if his oppenent, Clinton, or McCain comes at him in a debate from a unique point he will perhaps consult his staff and change views to counter act.
I dont know if this is true or not but the speculation of it is pretty big! A person running for office should stick to thier view from day one and no matter what the situation demands.
Do you think this will actually become headline news and the "talk" of the political world for a while or just drift way as a fallacy?
Gordon Brigance
Well all know this coming up election could very well be historic with Obama running and having a chance at becoming the first black president ever.
But now some other interesting news has come up. Apparently Obama says that if his oppenent, Clinton, or McCain comes at him in a debate from a unique point he will perhaps consult his staff and change views to counter act.
I dont know if this is true or not but the speculation of it is pretty big! A person running for office should stick to thier view from day one and no matter what the situation demands.
Do you think this will actually become headline news and the "talk" of the political world for a while or just drift way as a fallacy?
Gordon Brigance
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