Beyond the printed word.
The journalism website by Emerson College's Interactive News class.
New Flip Flopper in Town
Senate Democrats need a solid 60 votes to lock down health care reform and they have support from Joe Lieberman...kinda.
Tips for new bloggers
After a semester of blogging for JR408, Chrisanne Grise shares what she's learned, in hopes it will help new bloggers.
Good finds: LENS photojournalism
The New York Time has a great blog for photojournalism and interactive media. Here's why you should check it out.
Welcome to the Tiger Zoo
The world's most famous golfer has gone through a media firestorm that has crippled his image. Read Phil Shore's take on how the media played a large part in the creation and then demolition of Tiger Woods.
YouTube Going Sporty
YouTube has partnered with SportAccord to launch a new portal on the site dedicated to sports. Read more at Phil Shore's blog.
Journalism's hottest new job
A lot of companies are hiring Social Media Directors to create a strong online presence. But are these social media people really necessary and how long is this job here to stay? Chrisanne Grise explores the idea.
GOOD FIND: AUGMENTED REALITY
It combines the tried and true method of print and the luxury of video into one product: augmented reality. Read more on Meghan Keane's blog.
News Analysis: Senator Slip ups
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid may been cracking under pressure. Check out Meghan Keane's blog for more.
Mass. Senate Primary Ends According To Plan
Martha Coakley snagged the Democratic nomination for Ted Kennedy's vacant Senate seat. Quite possibly the least surprising result that couldn't happen. Erik Ziedses des Plantes reiterates his boredom here.
Good Finds: Bleacher Report
Phil Shore's "Good Find" for the week is a must for any promising sports writer or any sports fan in general. The site is call Bleacher Report and you can read more about it here.
Time for America to Show Soccer Some Love
ESPN is amping up its coverage for this summer's FIFA World Cup. Phil Shore explains that it's for good reason, and asks the soccer-haters, "Where is the love?"
ClimateGate
How is the "ClimateGate" email scandal affecting leaders as the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen continues? Find out more about the story on Cherylynn's blog.
New journalistic online endeavors
Publishers and writers on Twitter are all abuzz this morning, discussing a few new business ideas for the journalism industry. Chrisanne Grise looks into a couple of them.
Steve Outing on the CJR report
The Post Press' Meghan Keane talked to Steve Outing, a digital media consultant, about the strengths and weaknesses of the recent Columbia Journalism Review report. Check it out here.
Glorified RSS Feeds (but still pretty cool)
It's like spreading out the paper over your table, but on your computer. Meghan Keane looks at the new New York Times article Skimmer app.
When does social media go too far?
What do a groom, a baby toy, and a middle school attack on "gingers" all have in common? Read Cherylynn's blog post to find out.
The (Possible) Future of Magazines
In anticipation of a potential tablet computer released by Apple (or possibly any other software manufacturer), Time Inc. has developed and released a demo of their Sports Illustrated magazine designed for tablet use. It is quite innovative and looks pretty flashy, but it is not without its questions. Check Phil Shore's blog for more information as well as a video of the demo.
Lack of interactive media hurts story
Just in time for the Grammy nominations, the Boston Public Health Commission has released a list of healthy and unhealthy relationship songs. Unfortunately, the lack of interactive media hurts this story. Read more here.
Google + Murdoch: Teamwork?
Looks like Rupert Murdoch is getting his way again. Today Google announced a new program that limits free access to subscriber-only content when accessed through the search giant. It's called the First Click Free program. Find out more about how that will limit your search results starting very, very soon.
Tips For Prospective Music Writers
Erik Ziedses des Plantes has four basic tips for prospective music writers. Nothing that can't be achieved by anyone with a basic interest in the craft. Just some things that always need to be remembered. Check them out here.
Whuffie: When social media becomes profitable
One of the most appealing things about the internet has always been the option to remain anonymous. And while that option is still there, more and more motivating factors to do just the opposite are popping up. The latest - and perhaps the next thing (to be cliche) - is Whuffie. Whuffie plus social media can equal money. Read on to find out what Whuffie even is... and how you can profit.
Good Finds: Reporter's Source
Have a good story idea but don't know who to talk to? Want to help other journalists out and be a source if needed? Reporter's Source is a free website that links writers with sources. Read Phil Shore's blog for more.
Emersonians in the Twittersphere
President Liebergott announces her retirement amid a Twitter trending boom started by Emerson students. Read more about this on Cherylynn's blog.
Good Finds: Interactive advent calendars
'Tis the season! Plenty of websites have created fun, interactive advent calendars so you can countdown to the holidays and maybe learn something while you're at it. Find out more at Chrisanne's blog.
Tweets and Facebook: Not the same
Think Twitter is essentially a collection of Facebook statuses? Think again. Read more on Meghan Keane's blog and find out how not to make a social media faux pas.
