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Main challenges in the news industry
My name is Cassiano and I am, as one might suppose, a journalist. My main
background is indigital media as well as my MA in Multimedia. I was led
into the site after an advice from Tom Atlee who cordially replied to one
of my emails, so, here I am.
I am looking into many issues of media environment after digital
Press Release for Creating Community Solutions on mental health
If anyone is interested in getting involved locally or even just announcing a national conversation on mental health, a press release and information that went to dialogue and deliberation practictioners is below.
The effort, kicked off by the White House, is being led by dialogue and deliberation organizations, principally the newly formed National Institute for Civil Discourse at the University of Arizona - [link] - and the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation - [link].
National conversation on mental health launches tomorrow. Watch live!
Thought some of you might find this activity of interest.
Peggy
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Vote With America's Last News Council!
The Washington News Council, which is the last remaining news council in the U.S., is trying an unprecedented experiment this coming Saturday, June 1.
We will hold an open public hearing on a serious complaint against The Seattle Times, which will be webcast by TVW (our state's version of C-SPAN) starting at 9 a.m. PDT.
WORKSHOP: The Art of Possibility and Radical Appreciation, near Jerusalem, Israel, July 8-10
Fwd: Solutions Journalism Network - applications for climate change stories
A heads up from the newly formed Solutions Journalism Network, (SJN). If you are interested in applying for $5,000 in reporting support for stories related to climate change, information follows.
David Bornstein, who is the founder of SJN, is the author of How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas. And he writes for the Fixes blog for the New York Times website.
Online news projects that raise new voices?
says those who already show up and now showing up online.
My analysis: [link]
Somebody out there is doing far better than that! Please share your
examples or toot your horn.
We know (or at least it seems) most online news commenting is by angry
Job opening in Vancouver, BC
I recently spent time with Peter Pula, Axiom News Founder and CEO. Appreciative Inquiry, a practice that also informs Journalism That Matters, is at the heart of Axiom's approach to reporting. They call it generative journalism because they follow the energy of what's working. And that tends to generate productive outcomes.
What news topics should be covered? For #NCMR13 panel
Can you help crowd-source some local/regional news topics that would be
worthy of fundraising for? The survey is here … please check it out and
click happily!
So far it looks like our top news beats are more-or-less the following:
What does 3D printing have to do with journalism?
I'm really excited for Journalism That Matters and the National Conference for Media Reform next week in Denver, and looking forward to seeing many of you out there.
We've built a really unique event. We have a public-square style Commons at the center of the space, which will feature live music, poetry readings, 3-D printing, soapbox speeches and wearable computers, 80+ sessions and hands-on workshops, a film festival, a dance party, a comedy showcase -- there is truly something for everyone<[link]>.
Why I'm excited about Denver
We just posted the complete list of sessions for the National Conference for Media Reform: [link]. I'm happy to talk to anyone who is interested or has more questions about the conference. Give me a call and let's chat and strategize about what you can get out of NCMR.
Fwd: New York Times focus on my Harvard paper out today on Bill McKibben as journalist, public intellectual & activist
Just a little rant against youtube and Fox Studios
Here are the facts. The movie Grand Canyon (1991) contains a scene
relatively early in the movie. Kevin Kline is returning from a Laker's
game and his car goes kaput in a rather tough part of town and he calls
for a tow.
The other main character in the movie played by Danny Glover meets Kline
REMINDER: Early-bird rates for JTM-Denver: Journalism Is Dead; Long Live Journalism
A reminder that the early-bird rate for JTM alumni/members to "Journalism
Is Dead; Long Live Journalism" ends in a few days. Please take advantage
of the $95.00 rate right away. We gather Wednesday and Thursday April 3-4
at the University of Denver.
Key goals are to (1) study the Denver/Front Range media ecosystem for signs of
A TEDx talk on Appreciatively Journalism
I'm happy to say that Sarah van Gelder, YES! Magazine co-founder and executive editor is joining us in Denver on April 3 and 4 for Journalism is Dead, Long Live Journalism. - [link].
When I spoke to her today, she mentioned that she is part of a panel on the Solutions Journalism Network at the National Media Reform Conference. She also reminded me of her 10 minute TEDx talk on Appreciative Journalism. So I thought I'd share it with you:
Last Day for Discounted Tickets for Denver Media Conference
As you wrap up the annual meeting, I wanted to be sure you knew that today is the last day for discounted tickets for the National Conference for Media Reform. NCMR takes place in Denver April 5-7 immediately following the big JTM gathering in Denver that week. Come take advantage of both!