OJR front page archive for August 2005
Blogs, SMS, e-mail: Egyptians organize protests as elections near
August 30, 2005
The nascent Egyptian blogosphere seizes its freedom of the press opportunity, posting photos of police beating protesters and taking hard stances against Mubarak. But will their freedom last beyond elections?
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Old-school community journalism shows: It's a wonderful 'Light'
August 25, 2005
A legendary print weekly offers online publishers important lessons on how to earn the respect and support of the communities they cover. No comments | Archive Link
Bob Cauthorn wants to lead your publisher into the Light
August 25, 2005
A full transcript of OJR's interview with the former San Francisco Chronicle VP and current new media guru. No comments | Archive Link
Gaza disengagement coverage splintered by factional views online
August 23, 2005
Reading blogs and Web news about the Jewish settlements' evacuation from Gaza can make you dizzy. A step toward peace, a false move, a heady moment or just media overkill? Depends who you ask. 4 Comments | Archive Link
Cook's Illustrated: Stirring up synergy to sell online food content
August 16, 2005
It ain't the Wall Street Journal, but this trusted ad-free food magazine has 80,000 paid subscribers to its Web site thanks to cross-promotion and deep research on recipes, equipment and food science. No comments | Archive Link
What's in the works for the next 12 months at OJR?
August 11, 2005
In an open letter to readers, our editor-in-chief reflects on the past year and suggests new ways OJR can be a vehicle for cutting-edge stories and publishing innovations. 2 Comments | Archive Link
GrayLady.com: NY Times explodes wall between print, Web
August 9, 2005
The Times wants its Web and print merger to be more than just an office shift. Instead, the Web will become 'part of the DNA of the newsroom.' Keller and Nisenholtz explain how a longtime scheme came true. 1 comment | Archive Link
Blog different? BlogHer participants illustrate diversity of the Web
August 6, 2005
New voices step into the spotlight at the first major blogging conference organized by and designed for women. 1 comment | Archive Link
Low-key Topix.net tries to recreate a journalist's brain with computers
August 2, 2005
The small technology startup went from 0 to 60 in a year and a half, getting millions in funding from Knight Ridder, Gannett and Tribune as a news site with no editors or ad sales force. Here's how they did it. No comments | Archive Link
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