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Trade group says newspaper circulation is rising worldwide
The World Association of Newspapers released a report at a London analysts' briefing saying global newspaper circulation rise nearly 2 percent 2006, and free-paper circulation ballooned. The report was described by the group as an effort "to rectify some of the absurd and damanging claims" about the alleged decline of newspers.
May 8, 2007, 23:29
Research / Demographics
Univ. of Wisconsin study find election coverage almost non-existent in Midwest TV markets
The Benton Foundation newswire, written by Editor Kevin Tagland, wraps up reports on a study of local TV news in Midwest markets, which found little prime time devoted to election coverage. "The failure of local television news to foster and encourage informed citizen participation in the political process is scandalous," commented Lawrence Hanson, of the Joyce Foundation, which funded the University of Wisconsin study. The National Association of Broadcasters said the study was flawed.
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Oct 13, 2006, 22:11
Research / Demographics
Broadcast industry assertions about flaws in "fake news" investigation are refutted by Center for Media & Democracy
The Madison, Wis.-based Center for Media & Democracy has fired back a salvo in a battle with the radio-TV industry over its so-called "fake news" investigation. CMD has issued what it terms a point-by-point rebuttal of Radio and Television News Directors (RTND) assertions. RTND wants the FCC to drop its investigation of video press-releases aired as if they are news without attribution. READ CMD STATEMENT.
Oct 9, 2006, 20:12
Research / Demographics
Local citi-J websites claim staying power and most began because of perceived inadequacy of legacy media, preliminary Ford-funded research finds
Local citizen-journalism sites claim staying power and most say they began because of a failure of legacy media to serve their community, according to findings of a $50,000 Ford Foundation-based study. Researchers say many local sites could be helped by micro-grants from local foundations.
Oct 5, 2006, 15:15
Research / Demographics
Ex-Knight Ridder exec's report says U.S. newspapers face $20B revenue decline by 2010
In a $495-a-copy report written for the research firm Outsell, former Knight Ridder executive Ken Doctor predicts that the U.S. newspaper industry will find itself with an accumulated revenue decline of $20 billion by the year 2010, with circulation down nearly 20% from 2004 levels. Doctor writes: "“Print newspaper holdings may well survive only as part of more diversified media companies or in the hands of private or semi-private owners who are willing to take far less profit than has been the standard.”
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Aug 15, 2006, 23:56
Research / Demographics
Bivings report concludes U.S. newspaper publishers have decided to embrace the Internet rather than compete with it
The Bivings Report, a Washington, D.C.-based consultancy, published Aug. 1, 2006 a 28-page study on how newspaper managements are adapting to the Internet challenge. It concludes that newspaper publishers "have decided to embrace the Internet rather than attempt to compete with it." (DOWNLOAD PDF REPORT) or
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Aug 1, 2006, 23:39
Research / Demographics
Newsroom trends and "future of journalism" subject of second-annual report by World Editors Forum
The World Editors Forum has announced publication of its second-annual "Trends in Newsrooms" report. The 150-page report, in part a best-of compilation and editing of posts from its World Editors Forum blog, includes original essays by experts like Philip Meyer, Dan Gillmor, Rich Skrenta, Robert Montgomery and Mark Glaser. For non-members of the forum, it costs 139 Euro and is downloadable after payment.
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May 10, 2006, 22:39
Research / Demographics
BBC-Reuters-Media Center poll finds news consumers switch sources over trust; confirms 18-24 swing toward web
Most news consumers worldwide trust media more than their government (except in the United States) switching sources readily over lack of trust, and 18-24-year-olds are increasingly choosing the web as their primary news sources. Those are among findings of a 10-nation poll commissioned for the BBC, Reuters and the Media Center at the American Press Institute and made public on Tuesday. The findings elevate the issue of online trust and also confirm evidence that a younger generation is not print-centric. DETAILS . . .
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May 3, 2006, 12:09
Research / Demographics
USC's Jeff Cole's long-term study tracks the Internet's effect on politics
University of Southern California Center for Digital Future researcher Jeffrey I. Cole is managing a multi-year study, the "World Internet Project" -- of the Internet's impact on politics and society and he offered preliminary results in December -- showing Internet users believe going online creates political clout.
Dec 23, 2005, 10:31
Research / Demographics
PEJ study finds new commuter papers are informing readers in contrast to traditional image of tabloid approach
The Project for Excellence in Journalism is out with a new study which looks at the recent crop of free-circulation commuter newspapers in major U.S. cities. The study finds they break some traditional notions of tabloid journalism.
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Dec 12, 2005, 12:41
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| TEAM: Who is the Media Giraffe Project? |
| ABOUT US: Website, book, film spotlight "above the crowd" individuals fostering democracy, community in media |
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| A-CONFERENCE |
| MGP teams with Yahoo for April 30-May 3 convening of journalists and technologists |
| CONFERENCE: What will happen when only journalism is left? Aug. 7-8, Washington, D.C. |
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| A-AUDIO/VIDEO resources |
| AUDIO/VIDEO: Multimedia learning resources from The Media Giraffe Project |
| Purchase DVDs from MGP and JTM events |
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| A-Blogs |
| MGP2006 alum offered blogger seat in Libby trial courtroom -- seeks advice; AP is carrying coverage |
| NYU students and Jay Rosen judge "best blogs" among U.S. newspapers over 100,000 circulation |
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| A-Business Models |
| Institution vs. infrastructure: The question of ProPublica and reaching to the local level, too |
| Knight Foundation unveils $5-million effort to seed innovation in web-based local news; may invest in for-profit ventures |
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| A-Citizen journalism |
| LIST: New resources chart growing number of local online journalism efforts |
| McGill offers seven points of advice about citizen journalism |
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| A-Democracy Futures |
| Dump old consultants, embrace "netroots," say Armstrong/Zuniga in "Crashing the Gate" book |
| POLICY: Annenberg study finds public's use of Internet for politics surges |
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| A-Education & Training |
| AUDIO: Media literacy hits the real world -- lessons from Boston English |
| Despite federal law, most students unaware today is "Constitution Day"; resources |
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| A-Ethics and Standards |
| ETHICS: Cleveland editor draws line at blogger contributing to congressman's opponent |
| Independent news website NewsDesk posts statement of journalistic principals from editor/owner Josh Wilson |
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| A-First Amendment / Free Speech / Press |
| Temple's Renee Hobbs developing handbook on copyright fair use |
| Conyers, Hall ask Bush administration to withdraw Balco subpoenas of Chronicle reporters |
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| A-Giraffes at Work? |
| VillageSoup.com acquires competing weekly newspapers in vindication of online model (with AUDIO) |
| Daily Kos founder critical of media in appearance at law-school alma mater |
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| A-Ideas-Trends-Innovation |
| AUDIO: Crowdsourcing in Orange County: the the audience steps in |
| MIT gathering considers: Can participatory media seed participatory democracy? |
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| A-Journalism Futures |
| Four views on journalism's future -- from outside the United States |
| Duke hosts "next newsroom" gathering for 60 |
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| A-KEY ESSAYS |
| Oreskes urges journalists not to commit professional suicide out of fear of dying |
| ESSAY: "Fortune" editor nails dilemma for media: Will the public pay for what's good for it? |
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| A-KEY QUOTATIONS |
| Clark: Time for new "stewardship" in newspaper executive ranks? |
| QUOTE: James Carroll on a free press and the communal self-awareness that makes democracy work |
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| A-Multimedia & Video Innovation |
| Atom Films seeding video downloading market by offering to pay for short film production |
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| A-Ownership, governance & management |
| A new idea for newspaper ownership -- tap the reader co-op |
| FCC's alleged quashing of 2004 draft study which boosted local-TV ownership criticized by Sen. Boxer and media activists |
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| A-Podcasting & Audio |
| Some 80% of students have device capable of playing downloaded audio files |
| AUDIO: Four editors discuss future of newspapers; danger of controlling pipes and content |
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| A-VERBATIM-Interview Q&As |
| Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman on self-censorship, raising questions, and who is really 'advocacy journalism'? |
| Founders of a Vermont community/news website explain how it works and why they set it up |
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| Broadcasting/ Low Power FM |
| Regional radio content-sharing network under development for Pacific Northwest, Lawson says |
| Legal wrangling continues over whether Radio Free Brattleboro (Vt.) will return to the air |
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| Cable Local Access (PEG) |
| The People v. Television: How Comcast is using cable to strangle democracy |
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| Community wireless |
| RESOURCES: Washington attorney (Jim Baller) provides comprehensive email, links on community wireless issues |
| Wi-Fi should be free |
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| Conferences / Events |
| Networked Journalism Summit underway in NYC -- about 200 attendees |
| CONFERENCE: "The New(s) England Revolution" on April 7 at UMass Lowell kicks off launch of N.E. News Forum |
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| Entertainment Industry |
| Studios scramble to prevent Net piracy |
| Copy, right? |
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| Internet-Advertising |
| The chaos scenario |
| About face |
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| Internet-Privacy-Online |
| Google resists government subpoena for search data, but Yahoo, AOL and Microsoft comply |
| EU to survey citizens on data privacy with website form |
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| Internet-Technology |
| Labels appear faint-hearted on CD copy-protection in U.S. market |
| Both webcasters and label look to court to settle royalty fees |
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| Music-Future |
| KMPG study says piracy can be turned to labels' advantage |
| Artists, labels finally start teaching about "stealing" |
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| Online News Services |
| Times to Offer Readers a View of Stories by Competing Papers |
| 'New News' retrospective: Is online news reaching its potential? |
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| Regulation: FCC and the courts |
| Even Al Gore can't get programs on cable giant's network, claims the Center for Creative Voices |
| Imminent replacements at FCC could impact television content, "pro-family" leaders say |
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| Research / Demographics |
| Trade group says newspaper circulation is rising worldwide |
| Univ. of Wisconsin study find election coverage almost non-existent in Midwest TV markets |
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| Resources |
| Briggs' downloadable book is survival guide to multimedia journalism |
| Website lists links to Allied Media Conference attendees -- mostly progressive, grassroots organizations |
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| Trackbacks/MGP in the news |
| AP reporter cites MGP's Densmore in story about local online news sites in New Haven, San Diego |
| Nigel Beale links to MGP interview with Brewster Kahle of the Internet Archive project |
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