Recently I met the people of Sourcefabric, who produce two free publishing platforms for print and radio organizations that want to have a web presence.
This non-profit group, based in Prague, has been helping independent media outlets extend their reach on the Web for more than a decade. (Disclosure, I was a guest speaker at their recent conference in Prague.)
Their web platform for print media (known as a content management system or CMS) is called Newscoop; their system for radio is called Airtime.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
A Spanish journalist strolls through Silicon Valley
Spanish journalist Ana Ormaechea spent a few weeks at a seminar at Stanford University and was dazzled by the entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley.
For her, the magic in the air came from the unique blend of talented people, bold investors, big ideas and a tremendous sense of urgency.
For her, the magic in the air came from the unique blend of talented people, bold investors, big ideas and a tremendous sense of urgency.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Court news, videos drive web operation in Colombia
Versión en español aquí.
Just two years after its launch, the local news website zonacero.info ("ground zero") in Barranquilla, Colombia, has managed to attract 200,000 visits a month. This in a city of just over 1 million population.
This small staff of journalists demonstrates how knowing the community and understanding the audience can make the difference between success and failure.
Just two years after its launch, the local news website zonacero.info ("ground zero") in Barranquilla, Colombia, has managed to attract 200,000 visits a month. This in a city of just over 1 million population.
This small staff of journalists demonstrates how knowing the community and understanding the audience can make the difference between success and failure.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
How to give criticism effectively, in 6 steps
Far too often I had this conversation with a department manager: "I am so frustrated with Robert (or Roberta). He never listens and never improves. I've had it."
"Have you had this conversation with Robert?" I would ask. The answer far too often was no.
Usually the manager was afraid that confronting the employee would make things worse. The employee might create a scene.
"Have you had this conversation with Robert?" I would ask. The answer far too often was no.
Usually the manager was afraid that confronting the employee would make things worse. The employee might create a scene.
Praise has practical benefits in the newsroom
What could be worse than to make extra effort in your work and feel that no one noticed?
The message would be clear: it doesn't really matter to anyone whether I do a good job or not. No newsroom boss should let that happen. Judicious praise can change that.
The message would be clear: it doesn't really matter to anyone whether I do a good job or not. No newsroom boss should let that happen. Judicious praise can change that.
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