OJR: The Online Journalism Review

Robert Niles

Robert Niles: January 2008 archive

Ethnic media publishers are the original niche media pioneers

January 31, 2008

Commentary: Ethnic newspapers and broadcast stations have built a model for competing successfully with mainstream media. Now, it's time to apply that model online.

Readers owe nothing to publishers

January 28, 2008

Commentary: The news industry must break its habit of hiding its best editorial content if it is to use online to reverse its decline in readership.

Which social networking sites are you using?

January 25, 2008

Question of the week: Are you, or your publication, using online communities to promote your journalism? If so, tell us about it.

Teaching online newswriting

January 23, 2008

Commentary: Understanding search engine optimization and the need to work quickly can help journalists write more effectively for the Web.

Got something to say? Then say it!

January 22, 2008

Editor's note: We're changing the way we handle reader comments on OJR, so that unregistered readers will have a chance to contribute to the site.

Which online news award means the most?

January 18, 2008

Question of the week: Which of the top awards for excellence in online journalism would you most want to win?