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OJR front page archive for March 2008

Can your news organization's current management succeed?

March 28, 2008
Question of the week: Can the people running your news organization keep it alive and viable for the next 10 years? Why, or why not?

Frontline brings 'Bush's War' to life on the Web

March 26, 2008
The new PBS series is drawing viewers online, and paving the way for new initiatives in broadcast/online convergence.

Passion fuels entrepreneurial journalism

March 25, 2008
Commentary: J-schools need to encourage and develop, not inhibit, students' passion -- not only for the favorite topics, but for the craft of journalism itself.

Using Google Trends to fine-tune your news website

March 21, 2008
Google's tool can help online publishers tweak their content to maximize traffic from search engine users. Plus, it's a fun way to kill a lot of time.

Building reader loyalty, one bracket at a time

March 20, 2008
Commentary: NCAA tournament-inspired online features can engage readers and inspire them to return to a news website, day after day.

Convergence gone wrong?

March 19, 2008
Commentary: Here's what happens when online influences print design. Perhaps a little too much.

Which is the best free photo gallery editor? Part two

March 18, 2008
We test four more free online slide show creators, to find the best option for low- and no-budget news blogs and websites.

What are the lessons for online journalists from the 'State of the News Media' report?

March 17, 2008
Commentary: The audience for news online is massive, and growing. So why is the news industry in so much trouble?

What frustrates you about online journalism?

March 14, 2008
Question of the week: What most drives you nuts about working in this field?

Online usability questions that need answers

March 13, 2008
Some of the best brains in online publishing share thoughts about what to research in news website design.

Pep talk

March 12, 2008
Commentary: Despite all the recent layoffs, there is hope for the journalism industry. And help for journalists trying to stay in it.

Editorial pages look to adapt as their communities converse online

March 6, 2008
A Knight Digital Media Center conference brought together leading newspaper editorial writers to explore ways to make their opinion pages engaging and relevant again.

Keeping your job in journalism

March 5, 2008
Commentary: Competition is back in journalism, and many reporters are losing their jobs in the confusion. Here are some tips to help you avoid that end.

Readers really will check everything

March 4, 2008
Hey, this 'readers as fact-checkers' thing is catching on. Even at J-schools. OJR spoke to David Spett about the media response to his 'big scoop' about the Medill dean's use of anonymous student quotes.