Why journos need to get grubby in PR: talkin' to The Kids | importance of ideas...

Why journos need to get grubby in PR: talkin' to The Kids | importance of ideas...


Jason Whittaker writes a great summary on his presentation at the Industry day we went to on May 13th. Some great tips and trick in navigating through the social media application on offer (namely twitter and blogging) in order to particpate in the media communities and start branding ourselves as writers.

"I got my job at Crikey because I nagged the powers that be to the point of annoyance. But also because they knew me. I existed in this sphere of media influence that is quickly developing online. They might have followed me on Twitter, they might have read my blog, they might have seen the online publications I was writing for; they saw me engaging with their products and participating in their community. I simply wouldn’t have got the job without it."

Social Media and the implications involved for journalists

Social media practices and implications for journalists

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Here is an informative slide presentation I found via the Walkley magazine twitter page produced by John Bergin, Director of Digital News @ Sky News. It explores the implications of social media for media makers and in particular journalists, in the current light of consequences seen in prominent media personalities. This is relevant for this research project, as one of the many tips advised so far from leading media professinals is to have a 'strong online presence', but following from Catherine Deveny's situation, it is not any online presence and one in direct correlation to the "values" of the media organisation you work for or plan on working for in the future.

Latest book Funding journalism in the digital age: Business models, strategies, issues and trends (co-written with Jeff Kaye) Peter Lang: New York.

PETER LANG VERLAGSGRUPPE

This is another book by Stephen Quinn regarding his research into Journalism in the digital age. This and his research in mojo's and his trial book being published online chapter by chapter will be discussed in the interview scheduled for next week...

5 things you should know before dating a journalist | rockmycar

5 things you should know before dating a journalist | rockmycar

and to break up the seriousness of all this research and commentary, here is an article on what it is like to date a journalist! Very funny writing detailing what we all could become if our aspirations come true...or if we date one sometime soon.

The Media Equation - Tilting to the Right at Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal - NYTimes.com

The Media Equation - Tilting to the Right at Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal - NYTimes.com

An article on Murdoch's right-winged influence on the Wall Street Journal. No surprises there, but an important point to acknowledge when seeking work in journalism (considering they are mostly owned by one of two people) and in relation to an assessment of mainstream media in Australia.

Everything Under Australia’s Media & Marketing Umbrella - mUmBRELLA

Everything Under Australia’s Media & Marketing Umbrella - mUmBRELLA

2 interesting stories can be found on Mumbrella today in their Mumbo Report:
In today’s Mumbo Report from Studio 33:

* Mark Scott, ABC managing director, on why broadcasters around the world are envious; staying relevant; and the ABC’s depth of reporting talent compared to Sky – the “aggregator”
* Sarah Wilson, host of Lifestyle You channel and former Masterchef presenter, on who’ll control the media landscape

Everything Under Australia’s Media & Marketing Umbrella - mUmBRELLA

Everything Under Australia’s Media & Marketing Umbrella - mUmBRELLA

An informative site where research, columns and blogs surrounding media and marketing can be read.