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Robert Niles

Robert Niles: November 2007 archive

Specialized journalism, a partisan press, online journalism students and cheap laptops: More stuff to argue about

November 30, 2007

Commentary: OJR's editor offers his bloggy thoughts for the weekend... and asks for yours.

Lessons from Steve Outing's Enthusiast Group

November 28, 2007

Commentary: The longtime E&P columnist is the latest online journalist to have a website business venture close shop. What does that mean for other journalist/entrepreneurs?

The readers will have the final word

November 16, 2007

Commentary: A tragedy from the U.S. midwest and an auto show in L.A. illustrate the shift in power from professional reporters to the audience.

Be a better journalist by unlearning what you know

November 14, 2007

Commentary: Three misconceptions about the news audience are leading journalists toward producing vapid reports.

Want to build your audience? Take a reader to lunch

November 8, 2007

In a Q&A, the Houston Chronicle's John McClain shares his thoughts about blogging and how print veterans can rebuild their relationships with readers.

Buying in, not selling out

November 6, 2007

Commentary: A journalist's decision to put ads on a solo blog or website ought to be informed by careful consideration, not knee-jerk fear.

CQ launches free site to complement sub-only CQ.com

November 1, 2007

CQPolitics offers a mix of commentary, news and strategic analysis, as award-winning publication seeks to extend its readership beyond Capitol Hill.