Author: Ryan Sholin
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Repackaging the unbundled
Scott Karp (yes, he’s my boss over at the office) is more fascinated than I am about Google’s new FastFlip, but he’s wisely focusing on the fact that it’s an experiment with a new user experience for online news, and not implying that it’s something poised to Save Journalism. Scott’s latest post on the topic…
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Content Doesn’t Matter Without the Package
Scott Karp makes this case: The unbundling of media has been quite profitable for those who are able to successfully repackage it. Content Doesn’t Matter Without the Package
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Rebooting the News #25
Dave Winer and Jay Rosen bring on a guest for this week’s podcast: It’s Dan Gillmor, who puts on his reporter hat and gets a better explanation of RSSCloud out of Winer than I’ve heard yet. Rebooting the News #25
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40 Free Fonts That Everyone Should Own
Yes, you should. (via Mike Davidson) 40 Free Fonts That Everyone Should Own
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WordPress, Twitter, the Elks Club: 10 new routines at a news startup
A deep look into what’s running a hyperlocal startup in Ann Arbor. WordPress, Twitter, the Elks Club: 10 new routines at a news startup
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Notes on managing technology decisions
Over at the Knight News Challenge blog, I’ve contributed a short list of tips on dealing with developers and choosing a platform for your project: “3. Hire human beings, not a programming language or Web framework. Unless you’re doing the programming yourself, stay focused on your end goal and steer clear of mandating how the…
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How Tribune Co. plans to rid itself of SEO-killing duplicate content
Brent Payne has the right idea here: One URL for each story, no matter which Tribune site publishes it. How Tribune Co. plans to rid itself of SEO-killing duplicate content
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Catch up or get left behind
I’ve been a nomad for a few days in the middle of a short-by-my-standards 300+ mile move from the suburbs of Rochester, NY to the suburbs of Washington D.C. and boy are my legs tired. But I’m catching up on my reading, and found a few things to share with you on the theme of…
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How Twitter saved Mark Luckie’s career
I’ve been meaning to write about Mark “10,000 Words” Luckie’s “How Twitter saved my career… and my life” post since he wrote it, but haven’t had a chance yet. If you want a good idea of what publishing an excellent blog and maintaining a presence in social media channels can do, in the face of…
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There is no newspapers
I’ve been saying those words in person to people a lot lately: “There is no newspapers.” What’s it mean? It means that if you’re in the business of publishing pronouncements, predictions, prayers, analysis, criticism, or full on takedowns related to the current state of the newspaper industry, please understand that despite the convenience it would…