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OJR front page archive for March 2005

Lawyer's plain-language blogging on Schiavo case a refuge for many

March 30, 2005
Throughout the Schiavo media frenzy, lawyer Matt Conigliaro's blog stayed on mission -- offering the straight scoop on Florida appellate law. He spoke with OJR about the media, bias and "citizen" journalism.

'New News' retrospective: Is online news reaching its potential?

March 24, 2005
A decade after digital news trailblazers discussed the Internet's promise as a cutting-edge news vehicle, only some of those forecasts have become reality.

How to succeed as a citizen media editor

March 22, 2005
There's a new animal in online newsrooms -- the editor in charge of citizen journalism and blogs. These pioneers share best practices and tips.

Despite premature obits, e-mail still integral to Web publishing

March 17, 2005
Surviving spam overload, the beleaguered medium continues to reel in readers and some ad revenue, with one Web publisher saying e-mail is still the Internet's "killer ap."

Indian media blog shuts down after legal threats from Times of India

March 15, 2005
The Mediaah Weblog is shuttered after the Times of India threatens libel lawsuits, causing an uproar and petition in the Indian blogosphere. Can media criticism gain a foothold in the subcontinent?

Social networks: All around the Net, but underused by news sites

March 11, 2005
Social networks continue to blossom online by appealing to people's deepest needs for connection. What promise do these technologies offer for news sites?

About.com CEO explains $410 million NYT deal

March 7, 2005
Journalists swarmed Times execs when The New York Times Co. bought About.com. Here, the About.com head tells his side, dispelling Guide compensation myths and explaining just how tough it would be to duplicate the site.

Shooting Web video: How to put your readers at the scene

March 3, 2005
Freelance writers, bloggers and independent journalists yearning to use video on the Internet, grab your PDAs. Use these tips to help you begin shooting and editing your own Web video stories.

Can the Internet rejuvenate editorial cartooning?

March 1, 2005
The dot-com boom days saw an explosion of animations online, but the heady days are long over. Still, a boost in online ads might bring back innovation to political cartoons and animations online -- and on mobile phones.

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