Susan Boyle interview named amongst most memorable Youtube films

An early video interview with Britain’s Got Talent’s singer Susan Boyle from the West Lothian Courier has been named as one of the most memorable YouTube videos of 2009.

The video, which was shot and cut by digital journalist Richard Mooney, has to date been viewed nearly 5 million times.

The film was created in April last year and came 31st in the YouTube list.

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Gannett Blogger turns attention to New York Times Company and News Corp

Remember the provocative Gannett Blogger? Well, the persistent thorn in the side of the US’s largest newspaper group is back. After attacking his blog’s trolls and launching Ibiza Confidential (now shelved), Jim Hopkins is re-igniting the Gannett Blog. He has also launched – both are still in early stages – the New York Co. Blog and the News Corp. Blog. Here’s an extract from a Q&A with Hopkins for the site Jilted Journalists:

Q. How is your strategy different now vs. before July?

A. I’m working harder on keeping Gannett Blog’s tone more civil. I’ll still pursue company news aggressively, but I hope in a less provocative manner. Also, I’m moderating comments more carefully. Much of this is in response to feedback from readers. Finally, I’m experimenting with two new media-related blogs, but they’re still very much in their infancy.

Full post at this link…

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RCFP: ‘Responsible journalism’ defence established in Canadian libel law

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) reports on two rulings at the end of 2009 that will help journalists’ freedom of speech in Canada.

[Two] rulings established a “responsible journalism” defence that protects reporters sued for libel whose stories were in the public interest [...]

In the first case, The Toronto Star was saved from paying $1 million in punitive damages – one of the largest awards in Canadian libel history – over a story detailing controversial plans for a new golf course. In the other case, a $135,000 verdict against the Ottawa Citizen was overturned over a story about a former police officer who misrepresented himself at Ground Zero, The Globe and Mail reported.

Advocates say the two rulings effectively revamp Canadian libel law to protect reporters – and extends the same protection to internet journalists.

Full story at this link…

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Editor&Publisher in exile

Editor&Publisher, the 125 year old US journalism industry publication, suspended operations on New Years’ Eve, but some of its staff are carrying on with a blog, E&P in Exile.

In a final post on 31 December, editor Greg Mitchell said there was a “fairly good chance that Editor & Publisher will resume but we cannot say when or in precisely what form”.

Several possible buyers have stepped forward but any firm agreement, we’re told, is at least two weeks away.

Full post at this link…

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TechFlash.com: US-based Mywedding.com plans expansion

Where publishing is hiring:

Mywedding.com, an online wedding planning site first set up in Seattle, is opening new headquarters in Colorado, with plans to add 17 jobs, reports TechFlash.com.

The company currently employs 33 people at its various offices, with CEO Woody Pastorious splitting his time between the offices. The new positions will help support the company’s growth, which McGarvey said has occurred through word-of-mouth.

Mywedding.com – which has been profitable since inception – now claims more than 30 million page views per month.

Full post at this link…

Hat-tip: Lost Remote.

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Teaching Online Journalism: Video editing software pros and cons

Mindy McAdams shares her thoughts on the usefulness of various video editing software: covering iMovie, Windows Movie Maker and Final Cut Pro / Studio / Express.

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MediaShift: Avoiding ‘ethical snags’ in non-profit journalism

A useful analysis from the States that tackles some of the tricky ground for non-profit journalistic endeavours.

How can such centers and networks, with their many types of journalists, agree on editorial standards and practices? How can non-profit enterprises be independent if they are closer to, and more dependent on, a small number of supporters? This puts power in the hands of donors.

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NYTimes.com: Dow Jones reorganisation

News Corp owned Dow Jones & Company is to dismantle the division between The Wall Street Journal and its consumer media group, reports Associated Press, on NYTimes.com.

Dow Jones’s consumer media group, a segment that included The Journal and Barron’s, is being combined with the company’s enterprise media group, which includes the Dow Jones Newswires, the Dow Jones stock indexes and the business research service Factiva.

Full story at this link…

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#newsrw: Kate Day, Telegraph.co.uk: ‘The more engaged you are with a community, the less confrontational things become’

In the latest of our speaker Q&As ahead of news:rewired on January 14, Kate Day, communities editor at the Telegraph, shares her thoughts about online journalism. Here’s an extract:

How do you deal with blogger backlash, or online confrontations? Or are they rare?

Online communities can undoubtedly turn hostile, particularly around more confrontational subjects, and it can be tricky when you’re in the middle of it. In general, the more engaged you are with a community, the more you listen and view everything you do as part of a conversation, the less confrontational things become.

What advice would you give to a student wishing to pursue a similar career path to yours?

Dive in and start talking to people via social media and blogs. One of the best things about the internet is how easy it makes it to share ideas and learn from other people. Many corners of the web have a very collaborative culture if you start listening. At the same time it’s important not to dismiss the lessons of traditional journalism. Learn as much as you can from editors and senior journalists but also look all over the internet for interesting new ways to apply your skills.

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IFNC update: CN Group, STV, ITN and Bauer in race for news consortia pilots

Following news at the end of last year of new bids from partnering media groups for the independently funded news consortia pilots (IFNC) in Wales and the Tyne Tees and Borders region, Scottish broadcaster STV has confirmed its bid in partnership with ITN and Bauer Media for the scheme in Scotland.

This group’s bid will go up against a partnership of Trinity Mirror and production company Macmillan Media, which will include the support of newspapers the Dumfries and Galloway Standard, the Galloway News and the Daily Record and Sunday Mail.

ITN now has its hat in the ring for all three of the proposed pilot projects for the consortia, which will form a replacement service for ITV’s regional news network. ITN will work with Johnston Press, Newsquest, Metro Radio and the University of Sunderland on its Tyne Tees plan and ITV, Northcliffe, Newsquest and Tindle Newspapers on the Wales bid.

In competition for the north east pilot it will face a tender from UTV and a separate bid from a partnership of Trinity Mirror, the Press Association, TV production company Ten Alps and now additionally newspaper publisher CN Group. The TM/PA consortium will announced further partnerships for its bid, a press release from Trinity says.

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