Community input: What do you think the future holds for journalism?
March 22, 2010 in hope for the future
As I mentioned in the previous post, this Wednesday I’ll be participating in a panel discussion on “The Future of Journalism.” #
Panelists include: Will Sullivan of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch/STLToday, John Foreman, publisher of the News-Gazette of Champaign-Urbana, Ill. and Nancy Foreman, executive producer at WCIA-TV3 in Champaign. Jeff Lynch, interim dean of the EIU College of Arts and Humanities will moderate. #
I have some thoughts that I’m gathering for the discussion, but I’m curious about what you, faithful readers, think the future holds for journalism. You can add your thoughts in the comments, via Twitter to @CICM, or via e-mail to scmurley -at- gmail.com and I’ll add your 2 cents to the discussion. #
This is sort of an experiment in showing some of how social media can affect the journalism of the future. We will obviously be touching on the economic outlook, advertising, employment prospects, and new forms of media. #
Foreman wrote an opinion piece about the death of newspapers that is worth reading for some background. #
Huh! Do I note a lack of community on the actual discussion panel? #FAIL
Um, I don't know what you're talking about. #FAILFAIL
Just seems the high-table personnel list is a bit shy of hyperlocals and other "community" input, especially given the revolution that's happening (it seems despite mainstream media). Hope your event goes well and that you post a summary report.Best …
Well, that's sort of my area of the discussion. Also, Will Sullivan has some experience with community stuff at stltoday. I'm sure it will be brought up, and you're right that there should be a hyperlocal person, although the stage begins to get crowded at some point.
Just seems the high-table personnel list is a bit shy of hyperlocals and other “community” input, especially given the revolution that's happening (it seems despite mainstream media). Hope your event goes well and that you post a summary report.
Best …
Hopefully @willperrin or @johnpopham will contribute as they have a lot of front-line on hyperlocal and social media. As I say, good luck with the event and I hope to read a posted summary. thanks for the discussion so far!
Well, that's sort of my area of the discussion. Also, Will Sullivan has some experience with community stuff at stltoday. I'm sure it will be brought up, and you're right that there should be a hyperlocal person, although the stage begins to get crowded at some point.
Hopefully @willperrin or @johnpopham will contribute as they have a lot of front-line on hyperlocal and social media. As I say, good luck with the event and I hope to read a posted summary. thanks for the discussion so far!
Well, that's sort of my area of the discussion. Also, Will Sullivan has some experience with community stuff at stltoday. I'm sure it will be brought up, and you're right that there should be a hyperlocal person, although the stage begins to get crowded at some point.
Hopefully @willperrin or @johnpopham will contribute as they have a lot of front-line on hyperlocal and social media. As I say, good luck with the event and I hope to read a posted summary. thanks for the discussion so far!