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#newsrw: Ten tips for would-be online journalism entrepreneurs
Decide what your ultimate goal for your business is. Is it a) to make you rich or is it b) a lifestyle choice, ie a business that will give you a reasonable income and the lifestyle you want, where you want it? If a) is your sole aim, think seriously about basing your business on […]
#newsrw: Social media rules for journalists
Are you a journalist 24/7? Does the company you work for own you? Does it harm your credibility as a journalist if you share personal opinions online? Are some opinions more appropriate to share than others? These are just some of many questions raised by the recent debates on journalists and social media. Over on […]
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#newsrw: Win a Flip Ultra HD camcorder!
To spread the word even further about our forthcoming digital journalism event news:rewired, we are enlisting the help of the Twitter army and offering you the chance to win a brand new Flip Ultra HD pocket camcorder, just in time for Christmas! The entry requirement is simple, all you have to do is follow @newsrewired […]
#newsrw: Student online enthusiasts will probably end up in the mainstream, says @timesjoanna
By Heather Christie Journalism students seeking employment at online media companies are in fact more likely to find a job at a mainstream print news organisation than their peers who desire only a traditional career, says Joanna Geary, web development editor for the Times. Speaking on Tuesday at a panel hosted by City University’s School […]
#newsrw: Is Google helping publishers restrict news content access?
By Judith Townend, senior reporter, Journalism.co.uk It doesn’t sound likely but it’s true: Google is helping publishers restrict user access to news content. But it only affects those publishers who are behind pay walls and also want to be indexed by Google. Google has updated its ‘First-Click-Free’ system allowing subscription/registration publishers to restrict users’ free […]
#newsrw: Will Lewis’ new Telegraph division to develop new products and revenue
NMA’s Suzanne Bearne has an interview with Telegraph editor-in-chief and newly appointed head of its ‘entrepreneurial division’, Will Lewis.
#newsrw: Philip John on making hyperlocal pay
Philip John, freelance consultant and part of the team behind local, independent news site the Lichfield Blog, discusses in a post on his blog how some hyperlocal and niche sites are using all the opportunities available to them to make money. His top recommendations: 1) Advertising 2) Business directory 3) Estate agent listings 4) Job […]
#newsrw: Brightcove’s new release – video gets personal
This week video technology firm Brightcove, which already supplies players for the website of Channel 4 and Telegraph.co.uk, launched a new service aimed squarely at individuals and smaller video news organisations.
Brightcove Express will cost $99 a month for 50 videos a month, 40 GB and 1 user having access to the technology behind the player.