Disney to Offer Some ABC Programs Free on the Web - New York Times: "the Walt Disney Company said today that it would offer some of its most popular ABC programs free on its Web sites but with commercials that cannot be eliminated." An interesting approach...
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/10/2006 01:29:00 PM
Justice Talking: "As more public services move online, what happens to those who don’t have access to the Internet? Some communities are hoping to bridge the digital divide by providing free wireless service. But should municipalities be competing with private businesses like phone and cable companies? Upcoming legislation seeks to settle the old conflict between a free market and the public good. And it may forever decide who gets access to the Internet and what kind of Internet it will be." This was a really good NPR show exploring the digital divide and the role of public vs. private entities in resolving it.
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/10/2006 09:54:00 AM
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/10/2006 09:53:00 AM
To Marshal Immigrant Forces, Start at Ethnic Radio Stations - New York Times: "After an enormous turnout in Los Angeles at a rally against immigration legislation two weeks ago, organizers pointed to the concerted efforts of Latino radio there as a major force in mobilizing people." The political power of media...
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/10/2006 09:52:00 AM
This Boring Headline Is Written for Google - New York Times: "News organizations large and small have begun experimenting with tweaking their Web sites for better search engine results." Convergence strikes again!
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/10/2006 09:51:00 AM
Report Faults Video Reports Shown as News - New York Times: "Many television news stations, including some from the nation's largest markets, are continuing to broadcast reports as news without disclosing that the segments were produced by corporations pitching new products"
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/06/2006 07:02:00 AM
Going Unconventional to Market Movies - New York Times: "The studio releasing the film, New Line Cinema, wants to take the lead in finding alternative ways to market movies beyond traditional methods like advertising on television and in newspapers."
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/06/2006 06:59:00 AM
Disney Phone Service Has Parents in Mind - New York Times: "On Wednesday, the company will introduce a wireless phone service that
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/05/2006 12:12:00 PM
beyond bullets: Keeping Your Media Human: "one downside of using media is that it can become too absorbing, and create a level of detachment that shuts down the human connection between presenters and audiences." Some good advice at this site for those who teach with technology.
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/05/2006 08:56:00 AM
I'm Canceling My Times Subscription By Jack Shafer: "Ever since newspapers took to the Internet, most have straddled a wobbly design space that was neither print nor Web. The NYTimes.com redesign elegantly melds the two worlds." One of the few voices I've seen in favor of the NYT online redesign, and not a view I personally share...
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/05/2006 08:54:00 AM
Today's Front Pages
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/05/2006 08:52:00 AM
I'll be posting some interesting media links here as I come across them. I'm doing this primarily to keep track of well-reported and compelling media news and ideas that I encounter online. This may be a good resource for others studying the same topics.
posted by Susan Currie Sivek @ 4/05/2006 08:42:00 AM
