- 2010-11-11T00:01:25Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: About an hour until the start of tonight’s #wjchat on hyperlocal sites w/ host @TracyRecord of @WestSeattleBlog
- 2010-11-11T00:06:29Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- RT @adamostrow: video from last night’s #cjhearst panel: http://t.co/Oe1VwTM #wjchat -ers, this is worth a look! #in
- 2010-11-11T00:08:48Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @AssignmentDesk1: RT @adamostrow: video from last night’s #cjhearst panel: http://livestre.am/srld #wjchat -ers, this is worth a look!
- 2010-11-11T00:10:17Z
- darthcheeta (David Johnson)
- RT @webjournalist: RT @wjchat: About an hour until the start of tonight’s #wjchat on hyperlocal sites w/ host @TracyRecord of @WestSeattleBlog
- 2010-11-11T00:12:37Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- RT @webjournalist: RT @wjchat: About an hour until the start of tonight’s #wjchat on hyperlocal sites w/ host @TracyRecord of @WestSeattleBlog
- 2010-11-11T00:14:12Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @wjchat – Q for #wjchat how big of a market do you need for a successful hyperlocal site? (cont’d) …
- 2010-11-11T00:23:42Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @wjchat @BobPayne_Times Thanks, looking forward to #wjchat. Should be some useful info for me.
- 2010-11-11T00:28:10Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- RT @wjchat 30 minutes to.. the start of tonight’s #wjchat on hyperlocal sites w/ host @TracyRecord of @WestSeattleBlog.
- 2010-11-11T00:31:12Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- #wjchat is now an hour later for those of us in Arizona and Hawaii. #NoDaylightSavingsTime
- 2010-11-11T00:31:52Z
- jsabbah (Jessica Sabbah)
- Excited to check out #wjchat!
- 2010-11-11T00:41:30Z
- jlab (JLab)
- RT @wjchat: About an hour until the start of tonight’s #wjchat on hyperlocal sites w/ host @TracyRecord of @WestSeattleBlog
- 2010-11-11T00:43:14Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Of course, @wjchat’s original tweet was sent about 45 min ago. So really we’re getting going in 15 minutes. Excited to participate! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T00:44:00Z
- SuziSteffen (Suzi Steffen)
- AAAAAAAH IT IS #WJCHAT. Going to be late but hoping to get there. (Finishing #J361, taking @MomoTheTrike home … )
- 2010-11-11T00:44:27Z
- VikkiPorter (Vikki Porter)
- RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join #wjchat tonite w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord – 5PM PT. Send us your Qs! #ascj
- 2010-11-11T00:44:28Z
- ojr (OJR)
- RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join #wjchat tonite w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord – 5PM PT. Send us your Qs! #ascj
- 2010-11-11T00:44:29Z
- kdmc (Knight Dig Media Ctr)
- RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join #wjchat tonite w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord – 5PM PT. Send us your Qs! #ascj
- 2010-11-11T00:50:11Z
- stevejames (Steve James)
- RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join us tonight for #wjchat w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord – 5PM PDT. Send us your Qs!
- 2010-11-11T00:52:30Z
- jlab (JLab)
- RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join #wjchat tonite w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord – 5PM PT. Send us your Qs! #ascj
- 2010-11-11T00:54:18Z
- EvonneBenedict (Evonne Benedict)
- RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join #wjchat tonite w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord – 5PM PT. Send us Qs! #ascj
- 2010-11-11T00:54:20Z
- gabbycat (Evonne Benedict)
- RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join #wjchat tonite w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord – 5PM PT. Send us Qs! #ascj
- 2010-11-11T00:55:51Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- 5 mins! Join us! RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join #wjchat tonite w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord
- 2010-11-11T00:56:06Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- Tonight, 5 pm PT, #wjchat features Tracy Record of @westseattleblog. Good chat for hyperlocal news site fans.
- 2010-11-11T00:57:18Z
- amydunc (Amy Duncan)
- RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join #wjchat tonite w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord – 5PM PT. Send us Qs! #ascj
- 2010-11-11T00:58:03Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- NOTE TO FOLLOWERS: It’s about that time for #wjchat , so expect a flood of Web journalism related tweets. Feel free to join us!
- 2010-11-11T00:59:10Z
- journtoolbox (Journalist’s Toolbox)
- “@kdmc: RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join #wjchat tonite w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord – 5PM PT. Send Qs! #ascj”
- 2010-11-11T00:59:21Z
- jlab (JLab)
- We are participating & helping out with the #wjchat tonight, so for the next hour please expect a lot of tweeting about hyperlocal goodness.
- 2010-11-11T00:59:58Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- OK, ready to go, looking forward to #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:00:07Z
- notblue (Nicole Mooradian)
- RT @webjournalist: NOTE TO FOLLOWERS: It’s about that time for #wjchat , so expect a flood of Web journalism related tweets. Feel free to join us!
- 2010-11-11T01:00:10Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- I’m getting ready for this week’s #wjchat. Tonight’s topic is about hyperlocal news sites.
- 2010-11-11T01:01:05Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Welcome to the 40th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. Tonight we’re going hyperactive on hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:01:30Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 40th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. Tonight we’re going hyperactive on hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:02:12Z
- KFAInews (KFAI News)
- RT @journtoolbox: “@kdmc: RT @wjchat: Are you an indie, hyperlocal news site? Join #wjchat tonite w/ @westseattleblog’s @tracyrecord – 5PM PT. Send Qs! #ascj”
- 2010-11-11T01:02:20Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 40th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. Tonight we’re going hyperactive on hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:02:22Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- Hey guys! My name is Ryan Zeigler. I am a jschool student and I also write the http://redact.me blog. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:02:30Z
- annatauzin (Anna Tauzin)
- Juggling #hhdc and #wjchat tonight. Multitasking FTW!
- 2010-11-11T01:02:48Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 40th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. Tonight we’re going hyperactive on hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:02:59Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- A warning/FYI to my followers- for the next hour or so I will be tweeting quite a bit for the weekly #wjchat.
- 2010-11-11T01:03:05Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- As our #wjchat host tonight, we are very lucky to have @TracyRecord, founder of the award-winning site @WestSeattleBlog.
- 2010-11-11T01:03:11Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 40th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. Tonight we’re going hyperactive on hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:03:35Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Good evening all! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:03:47Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Congratz on #ONA award! RT @wjchat: As our #wjchat host tonight, we are very lucky to have @TracyRecord, founder of @WestSeattleBlog.
- 2010-11-11T01:03:57Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 40th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. Tonight we’re going hyperactive on hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:04:21Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- Greetings! Dorrine, online content producer at the North County Times in San Diego. (Also editing video, so I’ll be in and out) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:04:36Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- We have also invited to other hyperlocal sites and orgs, who we hope have joined us tonight, including @JLab. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:04:40Z
- nbcphotog (Spencer Thornburg)
- RT @assignmentdesk1: Greetings! Dorrine, online content producer at the North County Times in San Diego. (Also editing video, so I’ll be in and out) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:05:03Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- it was quite the honor. great conference too for anyone who hasn’t been. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:05:05Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Let’s start! Please introduce yourself, respond to questions and share your knowledge! Thanks for joining tonight’s #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:05:13Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- Tweeps, I’m in #wjchat, so you might see an extra few tweets the next hour. Topic today, hyperlocal sites.
- 2010-11-11T01:05:29Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- through @JLab we’re part of the Networked Journalism Project with @seattletimes – probly won’t get to that tonight :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:05:55Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- @tracyrecord Hi, Tracy. Looking for good insight tonight. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:05:56Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- Hi. I’m Dan MacLeod. Exec editor of @usmfreepress and freelance reporter and editor (@maineobserver, @daily sun, @bangordailynews) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:06:07Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- Hello #wjchat. Jodi here, social media manager for Gannett and member of Gannett’s hyperlocal team.
- 2010-11-11T01:06:18Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Let’s start! Please introduce yourself, respond to questions and share your knowledge! Thanks for joining tonight’s #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:06:22Z
- journtoolbox (Journalist’s Toolbox)
- #wjchat Hi, I’m Mike Reilley, editor of SPJ’s Journalist’s Toolbox and founder of Chicago local site http://chicagostorytelling.com
- 2010-11-11T01:07:00Z
- vaguity (Sean Connolly)
- I’m Sean, web editor for the Online News Association #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:07:14Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Hi everyone, I’m Robert Hernandez, Web journalist and Profe @USCAnnenberg. Co-creator of #wjchat and candidate for #ONA board. GO VOTE!
- 2010-11-11T01:07:29Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat Jason Dean, current writer/former editor/business committee member of @dane101 in Madison #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:07:49Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat Hi #wjchat. Teresa Gorman, I work on social media at @NewsHour #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:07:56Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- Hi everyone! I’m Kelsey Proud, Web/Social Media producer for @stlpublicradio. (St. Louis Public Radio). #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:08:04Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- To my followers: I’ll be RT and posting my own tweets for #wjchat, a chat about online journalism.
- 2010-11-11T01:08:05Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @wjchat Hi, folks! I’m Sarah, social media consultant for @sfpublicpress & others while I look for a full-time job. I love me some #wjchat.
- 2010-11-11T01:08:05Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Hey there, I’m Kaitlin Flanigan, news editor of the @dailyemerald and j-student at @Univ_of_Oregon #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:08:24Z
- Laurita86 (Laura Tellado )
- @webjournalist Hi there! I would like to join you tonight. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:08:28Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- Wow, great turn out tonight! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:08:30Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @jodiontheweb: A warning/FYI to my followers- for the next hour or so I will be tweeting quite a bit for the weekly #wjchat.
- 2010-11-11T01:08:30Z
- laureninspace (Lauren Orsini)
- Hey journos! I’m Lauren, a person yet to be defined by a career. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:08:46Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- Ed Weintrob, former publisher of Brooklyn Paper, now developing a multimedia hyperlocal platform. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:08:47Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- You can follow #wjchat in many ways, but we like to recommend: http://tweetchat.com/room/wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:08:48Z
- jsabbah (Jessica Sabbah)
- Hi, Jessica, journalism student at NIU and online editor at NIU’s daily student run newspaper, the Northern Star. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:08:56Z
- stevejames (Steve James)
- Steve James, tech guy behind MD-based hyperlocal site The Dagger http://www.daggerpress.com #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:08:59Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- RT @jodiontheweb: A warning/FYI to my followers- for the next hour or so I will be tweeting quite a bit for the weekly #wjchat. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:09:07Z
- SpaldoBusiness (Tom Spalding)
- Eavesdropping on #wjchat. The web version of long-time listener, first-time caller. I tweet/post/cover biz/breaking news for indystar.com.
- 2010-11-11T01:09:17Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- REMINDER: Message @wjchat (w/o the hashtag #wjchat) if you have a specific Q you want to ask the group. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:09:26Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- RT @SarahDayOwen: RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 40th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. Tonight we’re going hyperactive on hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:09:39Z
- PatrickDParker (patrick parker)
- RT @wjchat: You can follow #wjchat in many ways, but we like to recommend: http://tweetchat.com/room/wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:09:42Z
- amydunc (Amy Duncan)
- Hi #wjchat! I’m Amy Duncan, editor of Seattle hyperlocal site @mygreenlake
- 2010-11-11T01:09:42Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- @jsabbah Hey! NIU, eh? I’m from St. Charles. Chicagoland FTW! Welcome! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:09:43Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @wjchat Excited about tonight’s chat! Sarah Day Owen, social media editor in Augusta, Ga. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:09:48Z
- journtoolbox (Journalist’s Toolbox)
- #wjchat Ditto! Congrats on #ona award @tracyrecord
- 2010-11-11T01:09:55Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- Evening #wjchat Robin Phillips here. Web ME @BizJournalism and one of Team #wjchat .. Worked in hyperlocal print eons ago.
- 2010-11-11T01:10:02Z
- notblue (Nicole Mooradian)
- @wjchat Hi! I’m Nicole, online editor/producer & PT researcher @latimes. I’ll be ducking in & out tonight. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:10:04Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Good evening! We are the Institute for Interactive Journalism. Check out all our projects here: http://j-lab.org Happy to be here! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:10:07Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- don’t sweat it @SpaldoBusiness, I’m a long-time squatter. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:10:11Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Welcome to all the hyperlocal sites that are joining us tonight. Thank you! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:10:17Z
- revkin (Andy Revkin)
- RT @SarahDayOwen: RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 40th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. Tonight we’re going hyperactive on hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:10:27Z
- RavennaBlog (Ravenna Blog)
- @wjchat Rebecca, of the Ravenna Blog, a hyperlocal site out of Northeast Seattle. ravennablog.com #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:10:30Z
- jlab (JLab)
- We support many community journalism initiatives, including Networked Journalism with @tracyrecord’s @westseattleblog #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:10:38Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Hi everyone! I’m Mai Hoang, biz reporter for the Yakima Herald-Republic in Yakima, Wash. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:10:55Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- thanks for the congrats :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:11:08Z
- zachbehrens (Zach Behrens)
- I’m Zach, Editor in Chief at @KCET28, LA’s public television station (first day on the job, actually), former Editor of @LAist. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:11:14Z
- BobPayne_Times (Bob Payne)
- Hi, I’m Bob Payne, director of our community partnerships effort at Seattle Times. I’m not evil, and neither is Robert. :-) #wjchat #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:11:38Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @wjchat I am a journalism enthusiast, and I manage the SeattleWrote blog (Seattle Authors and Writers) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:11:40Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- hi @jlab – we just had a great summit before #ona10 talking about how Net-J is going – very interesting collaborations #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:11:43Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q1 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:11:48Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- I’m going to try to participate as much as I can b/c I’m still at work putting out a paper! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:12:03Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ryanjz What up, @ryanjz?! Good to see ya, as always. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:12:04Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Bob is the main person with whom we and other hyperlocal partners commnicate as part of Net-J #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:12:09Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- @maiphoang Hey, fancy seeing you here! I suspect ol’ Washington (the one with trees) will be well represented. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:12:16Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- @SpaldoBusiness Hi Tom! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:12:20Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Fun to see all the hyperlocal sites on here. Looking forward to some good discussion! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:12:21Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- I’m Matthew, former online news producer for KTXL in Sacramento and currently looking for work. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:12:45Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @SpaldoBusiness Haha–love your bio in your tweet. Welcome! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:12:56Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @verbalcupcake and I thought you unfollowed me because of my hashtag squatting! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:13:26Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- Gonna be late to #wjchat tonight, but that’s okay since it’s due to talking HTML/CSS/WP with one of our Cronkite freshmen. :-)
- 2010-11-11T01:13:40Z
- mmmbutters (Michelle )
- Hi #wjchat. Web producer/journalist for the @calgaryherald in Calgary, Alberta. Just listening in while I work!
- 2010-11-11T01:13:49Z
- PatrickDParker (patrick parker)
- Hey guys I’m Patrick from @hartfordcourant #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:13:51Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- I can’t wait to see the questions lined up for tonight’s #wjchat. Lots of theories and opinions about hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:14:10Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Hi @tracyrecord and all. You can learn more about our Net-J project here, but bookmark it for later: http://bit.ly/9ujwDZ #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:14:11Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @maiphoang Hi, Mai! Good to see ya! :-) And yes–so many cool hyperlocal “reps” joining in! I will learn a lot in this #wjchat, as always.
- 2010-11-11T01:14:14Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Great to see so many new and old faces! Should be a good #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:14:16Z
- schneidan (Daniel Schneider)
- Oh! Hello, #wjchat. Dan Schneider, online news and social media production, DenverPost.com. Still in the newsroom, but somewhat here.
- 2010-11-11T01:14:18Z
- BobPayne_Times (Bob Payne)
- Sorry – Might be distracted by all the local breaking news right now: Niehaus death, #barefootbandit indicted. #wjchat #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:14:20Z
- averyholton (Avery Holton)
- Curious to hear some thoughts on how the definition of hyperlocal has changed with expanding SNS capabilities. #wjchat @webjournalist
- 2010-11-11T01:14:28Z
- smadebach (Sarah Madebach )
- RT @wjchat: As our #wjchat host tonight, we are very lucky to have @TracyRecord, founder of the award-winning site @WestSeattleBlog.
- 2010-11-11T01:14:30Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q1 What’s your definition of a hyperlocal site? What’s the different with going local? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:14:32Z
- katewalz (Kate (Valliere) Walz)
- Missing #wjchat to hang out with @smckc people. Looking forward to the transcript!
- 2010-11-11T01:14:34Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Hello! my name is Sjors Schrijnemaekers.A Dutch student Journalism student with great interest in international media #wjchat #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:14:40Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 What’s your definition of a hyperlocal site? What’s the different with going local? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:14:50Z
- annatauzin (Anna Tauzin)
- @scottleadingham We have trees too! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:15:11Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- oh no @BobPayne – Dave Niehaus died?????? (Mariners longtime announcer) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:15:13Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Hyperlocal: Focusing on a particular community or borough within a community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:15:18Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- RT @webjournalist: RT @wjchat: Q1 Whats your definition of a hyperlocal site? Whats the different with going local? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:15:22Z
- myedmondsnews (My Edmonds News)
- Hello #wjchat from My Edmonds News, north of Seattle #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:15:31Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @webjournalist: RT @wjchat: Q1 What’s your definition of a hyperlocal site? What’s the different with going local? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:16:03Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 Whats your definition of a hyperlocal site? Whats the different with going local? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:16:13Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A1 Hyperlocal resists broader coverage while former “local” sites track news that may affect coverage originating elsewhere. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:16:22Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @scottleadingham Nice seeing you here as well! :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:16:39Z
- PatrickDParker (patrick parker)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 What’s your definition of a hyperlocal site? What’s the different with going local? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:16:45Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- Hello everyone at #wjchat Unemployed journalist out in CA.
- 2010-11-11T01:16:47Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @verbalcupcake Good to see you as well. :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:16:57Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q1 my answer hyperlocal is neighborhood, or geographic area that is almost always smaller than an entire city county (w/exceptions) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:16:59Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 What’s your definition of a hyperlocal site? What’s the different with going local? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:17:03Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q1 For me, it is a site that’s completely part of the community – in covering stories, engagement, etc. Typically small, indie crew. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:17:06Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- Hyperlocal shld try to fill gap left by local print/radio/TV of 5-10 yrs ago. Which is why I suggest where poss multimedia approach. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:17:07Z
- stevesaldivar (Steve Saldivar)
- Any Patch peeps in the “hizz-houseeeeeee!!!!” ? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:17:18Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- A hyperlocal site is the type of site which is extremely focused on the news of a certain small area/location. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:17:25Z
- webbmedia (Amy Webb)
- RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 40th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. Tonight we’re going hyperactive on hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:17:27Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- Q1 Hyperlocal = information that is relevant to me where I am right now. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:17:40Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Q1: I think that hyperlocal focuses more within a community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:17:45Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @scottleadingham But to note my neck of the woods doesn’t have such green bushy trees. :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:17:48Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @stevesaldivar Is Patch evil? (couldn’t resist) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:17:50Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- although hyperlocal SITES may cover bigger news – we cover city hall bigger picture stuff that incidentally affects our area #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:17:55Z
- CLK_Shortcake (CarolLee Kidd)
- RT @webbmedia: RT @wjchat: Welcome to the 40th episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. Tonight we’re going hyperactive on hyperlocal.
- 2010-11-11T01:18:02Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- Q1: One that involves the community in its coverage (blogs, UGC), not just covers it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:18:08Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @tracyrecord: Q1 …neighborhood, or geographic area that is almost always smaller than an entire city county (w/exceptions) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:18:13Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- LOL @ricksanchezcnn #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:18:32Z
- kellblazek (Kelliann Blazek)
- Howdy. Kelliann, UW-Madison journalism graduate student. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:18:33Z
- jsabbah (Jessica Sabbah)
- RT @webjournalist: RT @wjchat: Q1 What’s your definition of a hyperlocal site? What’s the different with going local? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:18:38Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Q1 Hyperlocal focuses on news and info gathered from a certain city or town. It looks for news overlooked by TV & print. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:18:46Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- RT @ryanjz: A1 Hyperlocal resists broader coverage while former “local” sites track news that may affect coverage originating elsewhere. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:18:57Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- .@ryanjz @stevesaldivar Wait for it… it’s on the Q roster. #wjchat #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:19:20Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@assignmentdesk1 I always hope that more local/national/int’l sites would engage in engagement too #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:19:22Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- RT @coneymedia: Hyperlocal shld try to fill gap left by local print/radio/TV of 5-10 yrs ago. Which is why I suggest multimedia #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:19:28Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q1 – I will say what I think hyperlocal is not: drive-by journalism. It’s the willingness to cover every aspect of a community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:19:30Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @wjchat you amuse me greatly Mr. Hernandez. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:19:45Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- I like that definition. RT @assignmentdesk1: Q1: One that involves the community in its coverage (blogs, UGC), not just covers it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:19:48Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q1 I can tell you that it can be a blog… but often it is more of a news site. And a blog is a fighting word. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:19:48Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- It’s a site that brings a newsfact which otherwise would have been possibly forgotten/ignored/never brought into the world #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:19:50Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@coneymedia Funny but multimedia is not always what we find people want … pix and text work just awesomely for many… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:19:55Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat Covering the “other stuff” a normal news org does not. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:20:01Z
- PatrickDParker (patrick parker)
- RT @ryanjz: @stevesaldivar Is Patch evil? (couldn’t resist) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:20:28Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- “blog is just a publishing format” is our general sentiment #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:20:34Z
- laureninspace (Lauren Orsini)
- Q1: hyperlocal to me is stuff my neighbors and I care about but no general appeal (stories about people we know, etc.) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:20:37Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q1C What’s the difference, if any, between a hyperlocal site and a blog? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:20:40Z
- zachbehrens (Zach Behrens)
- Q1. Hyperlocal is going all out in coverage of one community, from its issues to bigger ones that affect said community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:20:45Z
- BobPayne_Times (Bob Payne)
- Hyperlocal site is only place that can answer questions like: Why did my trash p/u change? When did that street get traffic light? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:20:49Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- I’m @SaleemKhan. This is my chat-only account. Journalist +consultant focused on news innovation, chairman @CAJ, ex-CBC, Torstar. #WJChat
- 2010-11-11T01:20:49Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- @tracyrecord I loved what @webbmedia said @ONA10 that hyperlocal is missing the point. It’s about where I am ‘now’ not where I live. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:04Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- oh @The_Dean we cover LOTS of stuff a “normal” news org does. Gov’t, crime, development, school issues … #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:11Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- @ricksanchezcnn Behave! :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:11Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A1b I think that local papers “can” be hyperlocal but many strive to connect relevance to “outside world” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:19Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- Q1: It’s a site that exclusively and extensively covers a particular community – geographic or niche. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:23Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Agreed. RT @the_dean: @wjchat Covering the “other stuff” a normal news org does not. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:29Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @kellblazek Hooray, more Madison in the chat #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:29Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q1B I’m going to say no, if it also has a print component. Weird… not 100 percent sure about my answer, but will stick to it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:31Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A1c why can’t you have a hyperlocal blog? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:37Z
- jsabbah (Jessica Sabbah)
- Q1. Coverage and engagement of a particular community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:46Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@assignmentdesk1 that can be true but people will spend at least 10 hrs a day where they live and want to know what’s going on #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:50Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @wjchat I agree with “covering what the larger news orgs don’t, building community, focusing on one ‘hood.” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:50Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @tracyrecord Yes, but not always. In many markets TV+radio, as well as nwsprs, are off the local beat. Wide opening=wide opportnty. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:51Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 What’s your definition of a hyperlocal site? What’s the different with going local? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:52Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @tracyrecord: “blog is just a publishing format” is our general sentiment #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:21:55Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- focusing on news relevant to your community even if it’s global news (e.g.global warming for ski towns_ #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:00Z
- stevejames (Steve James)
- hyperlocal is whatever the local community is searching for #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:03Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- Q1C – “Hyperlocal site” refers to content. “Blog” refers to platform. It’s apples and oranges. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:16Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q1C What’s the difference, if any, between a hyperlocal site and a blog? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:17Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- @assignmentdesk1 that’s what our research has shown too. Most people miss that. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:29Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @tracyrecord As do we, we just do it different/better :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:31Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- is that Madison, WI? Met a lot of great folks from there during JTM New Pamphleteers in spring 2008 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:32Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q1 Hyperlocal site: A specific neighbourhood or narrower.
- 2010-11-11T01:22:35Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- RT @maiphoang: Q1 – I will say what I think hyperlocal is not: drive-by journalism. It’s the willingness to cover every aspect of a community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:36Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @wjchat But I’ll also say many of the hyperlocal sites I’ve seen seem mostly to be info about restaurant/retail openings in area. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:42Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Q1 Hyperlocal means concentrated, either by geographical area, community or niche topic. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:48Z
- PatrickDParker (patrick parker)
- RT @SarahDayOwen: I like that definition. RT @assignmentdesk1: Q1: One that involves the community in its coverage (blogs, UGC), not just covers it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:49Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q2 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:22:52Z
- Laurita86 (Laura Tellado )
- RT @webjournalist: RT @wjchat: Q1 What’s your definition of a hyperlocal site? What’s the different with going local? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:23:02Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- A hyperlocal website is affiliated with a news organization while a blog is affiliated with a niche. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:23:04Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat I used to work for a grp of Pennysavers-hyperlocal has been around forever, but now its more affective due to internet #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:23:23Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@scottleadingham and “blog” has been so corrupted in terms of what some think it is… the word can be a handicap #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:23:33Z
- marygazze (Mary Gazze)
- Just wanted to give a shout out to the #wjchat ers! I’m at work tonight but thought I’d say hi
- 2010-11-11T01:23:35Z
- kellblazek (Kelliann Blazek)
- @The_Dean Looking forward to hearing your views on hyperlocal based on your experience in Madison! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:23:36Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q1 Local can be city-scale or beyond — anywhere you can get to inside of a day. Hyperlocal is more intimate. It’s down the block.
- 2010-11-11T01:23:41Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q1B — I think yes, both college newspapers and small town papers are definitely hyperlocal. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:23:45Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- but blog is in your name, right? confusion? RT @tracyrecord “blog is just a publishing format” is our general sentiment #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:23:51Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- Is there agreement that “hyperlocal” includes non-geographic niche? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:23:51Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @ProducerMatthew but what if your niche is hyperlocal? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:01Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- Interesting. RT @ProducerMatthew: A hyperlocal website is affiliated with a news organization while a blog is affiliated w a niche. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:03Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- Q1B I would say yes — college newspapers/small town pubs still concentrate on small geographic location, regardless of origination #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:04Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- Q1: Hyperlocal’s main focus is community. Local seems to care about what’s going on outside that the community should know about. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:13Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @marygazze I’m jealous :P #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:15Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q1C Hmm… well, potentially, the blog can take more of an advocacy role, stated point-of-view more than a news site. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:15Z
- ClaudiaKoerner (Claudia Koerner)
- Hi, community reporter @ocreggie, trying to be hyperlocal about my city. I will say it’s tough. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:20Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- I think a hyperlocal site spreads messages which a bigger newspaper won’t have seen as ‘news-worthy’. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:24Z
- zachbehrens (Zach Behrens)
- Q1c. I agree with@tracyrecord, a blog is just a publishing tool. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:29Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@maiphoang a college campus is probably a perfect example of a hyperlocal hotbed … I started in college newspapering :) UNLV #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:41Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- @maiphoang @the_dean Hypothetical, but what is a “normal” news org, anyway? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:46Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- @coneymedia I agree. :-) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:53Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @ryanjz Then you’re a hyperlocal website, not a blog ;) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:24:56Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q1B — I think right away about when I cover my university’s Greek Week for my school paper. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:25:13Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@coneymedia non-geographical niche … my friend Michelle Ferrier for example is doing geography-locally grown food niche #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:25:20Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- at what point do we acknowledge a “blog” as simply a quick and dirty wireframe and ditch the antiquated politics/posturing? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:25:45Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- True. RT @webjournalist Q1C Well, potentially, the blog can take more of an advocacy role, stated point-of-view more than news site. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:25:45Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @scottleadingham: Q1C – “Hyperlocal site” refers to content. “Blog” refers to platform. Its apples and oranges. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:05Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- re: ‘blog’ only in our name b/c we started as something else. now I feel too difficult to change, too well-known #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:06Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q1b A college paper is definitely hyperlocal. When I was news editor at mine, we made deep hyperlocal coverage our mission.
- 2010-11-11T01:26:17Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @ryanjz: at what point do we acknowledge a “blog” as simply a quick and dirty wireframe and ditch the antiquated politics/posturing? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:21Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q1C What’s the difference, if any, between a hyperlocal site and a blog? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:25Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- RT @ryanjz: at what point do we acknowledge a “blog” as simply a quick and dirty wireframe and ditch the antiquated politics/posturing? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:26Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Good point maiphoang…a college campus newspaper can be seen as hyper indeed. It’s a type of mini-society with local ‘news’ as well #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:29Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ryanjz Word. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:30Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Ha! RT @tracyrecord: ‘blog’ only in our name b/c we started as something else. now I feel too difficult to change, too well-known #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:31Z
- BobPayne_Times (Bob Payne)
- I think MSM is unfairly dismissive of advocacy blogs/sites. The whole question of the “unbiased-ness” of journos is boiling over #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:42Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- @tracyrecord Re term “blog” being a stymie for people doing legitimate reporting: Agreed! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:44Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @tracyrecord My college newspaper is where I learned everything I know. Better than classes #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:47Z
- jsabbah (Jessica Sabbah)
- @wjchat @NSlayton I think college papers do count because it’s such a niche audience. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:53Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @scottleadingham @maiphoang Ones that make money. Seriously, I would say the ones that have some medium other than web. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:57Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- in many places including here in Seattle – also NY and SF – colleges are partnering with neighborhood news sites #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:58Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @ryanjz Amen to that, brother! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:26:59Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q2 Can you do hyperlocal objectively, without taking an advocacy position? Does it matter? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:01Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- 2008′s opinion of social media would like to trademark your anti-blog sentiment. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:03Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- RT @BobPayne_Times: I think MSM is unfairly dismissive of advocacy blogs/sites. The whole question of the “unbiased-ness” of journos is boiling over #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:14Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- very important distinction RT @webjournalist blog can take more of an advocacy role, stated point-of-view more than news site. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:17Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- There’s lots of blogs defining themselves as “newspapers.” I wonder if one day, a newspaper will call itself a “paper blog?” #wjchat #random
- 2010-11-11T01:27:23Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- RT @wjchat: Q2 Can you do hyperlocal objectively, without taking an advocacy position? Does it matter? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:26Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- NY1.com DNAinfo.com are exs of NYC hyperlocals. Others r CUNY jschool collab w/NYTimes http://bit.ly/9ik59k westsidespirit & OurTown #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:27Z
- stevejames (Steve James)
- a blog is just a method of presenting data and content, reverse chronological order. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:27Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- funny @gteresa my college at the time had no journalism program but did have a newspaper. spent all my time there! no credits even #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:31Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q1c A “site” is a place on the Web. A “blog” is a specific format or platform. Ultimately, this doesn’t matter.
- 2010-11-11T01:27:39Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @jsabbah your audience isn’t “niche”, your content is. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:39Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q2 Can you do hyperlocal objectively, without taking an advocacy position? Does it matter? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:48Z
- BobPayne_Times (Bob Payne)
- Re: Q2 – Isn’t every neighborhood blog a kind of advocacy blog? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:51Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q2 Can you do hyperlocal objectively, without taking an advocacy position? Does it matter? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:55Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @wjchat: Q2 Can you do hyperlocal objectively, without taking an advocacy position? Does it matter? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:27:59Z
- laureninspace (Lauren Orsini)
- Q1: Hyperlocal covers the things that matter A LOT to a small amount of people, more than national news will ever matter to them. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:01Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- #wjchat @bobpayne_times We used blogs to form our online product quite a bit when I worked at KTXL in Sacramento. Not so much anymore though
- 2010-11-11T01:28:07Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @jsabbah College papers are (or should be) the consummate hyperlocal products. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:16Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- RT @wjchat: Q2 Can you do hyperlocal objectively, without taking an advocacy position? Does it matter? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:29Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @tracyrecord no credits or pay either at Boston U. We were crazy, but it was great. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:29Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q2 – we were opinionated in 1st year, now try our hardest not to be. No endorsements, no reviews, etc. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:29Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A2 I don’t understand the question. Advocacy implies that you’re selling your hyperlocality outside of your hyperlocal market. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:29Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- I’ve learned to not publicly attack my teachers through the local news site. The professor couldn’t appreciate my critics haha #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:39Z
- schneidan (Daniel Schneider)
- @wjchat Q2 Can you do any news objectively? Then why not hyperlocal? It matters as far as what you say you’re offering an audience. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:40Z
- janetdmiller (Janet DriscollMiller)
- @jodiontheweb Love the stache in the picture. :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:45Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- Q2 You’re advocating for your community when you produce good journalism and hold people in power accountable. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:47Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- #wjchat Q2 you can. depends on topic. If you’re just showing data, i.e. crime reports, real estate, etc. and calling it hyperlocal…
- 2010-11-11T01:28:54Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @verbalcupcake @ryanjz yeah! anything I can do you can do also…. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:28:59Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Isn’t every news — legacy or new — site then? RT @BobPayne_Times: Re: Q2 – Isn’t every neighborhood blog a kind of advocacy blog? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:01Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Q2: Well, I would hope so, but I would also hope that ppl would be able to objectively report in the 1st place.. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:06Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @wjchat Q2: objectivity is necessary for all kinds of journalism – ethically #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:11Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- RT @coneymedia: @jsabbah College papers are (or should be) the consummate hyperlocal products. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:13Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @ProducerMatthew Was talking to an underwriter today, he kept calling @summitvoice an “online newspaper.” Very common #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:22Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Yes!RT @SarahDayOwen: Q2 Youre advocating for your community when you produce good journalism and hold people in power accountable. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:23Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat Q2 Can any media? Newspapers have an editorial page. Everyone has an opinion that occasionally comes through #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:24Z
- rmsapi (Rachel Sapin)
- #wjchat: I’m not sure that you should be in journalism if you’re not an advocate in some respect. objectivity is not necessarily fairness.
- 2010-11-11T01:29:25Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@ryanjz Means, do U have 2 have an editorial opinion? Many say you do. That kind of advocacy/opinionatedness. Or can U be objective #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:26Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q2 Ah, the old objectivity question. Yes, you can do hyperlocal “objectively” (whatever that means). Does it matter? Maybe.
- 2010-11-11T01:29:33Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- RT @SarahDayOwen: Q2 You’re advocating for your community when you produce good journalism and hold people in power accountable. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:33Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @laureninspace Interesting. Recent Pew study suggested otherwise–that people’s focus is expanding outward, not further inward. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:34Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- “I’m a little concerned about this notion everybody wants us to be objective.” – Peter Jennings #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:29:56Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- Things have chgd @tracyrecord funny RT@gteresa my college had no journalism pgm but had a newspaper…no credits #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:09Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q2 I think, like “tradional” news orgs, it can take a stand … but it needs to be transparent and follow journalism ethics. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:14Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- RT @SarahDayOwen: Q2 Youre advocating for your community when you produce good journalism and hold people in power accountable. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:21Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- RT @SarahDayOwen: Q2 Youre advocating for your community when you produce good journalism and hold people in power accountable. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:22Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- @janetdmiller ha. Thanks- in support of #movember (http://us.movember.com/ ) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:22Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Q2 you can write as objective as possible…but still it’s the people who interpret your ‘objective’ article in a subjective way. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:23Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q2 we do not advocate “for” West Seattle nor for any opinions. we write about, we report on-etc. our readers are the ones w/opinions #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:32Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @tracyrecord editorial isn’t journalism. the better question is “is hyperlocal a product of journalism?” i would say no. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:35Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- Unless we’re doing a clearly identifiable advocacy site, we should strive, at least, to be fair. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:38Z
- ClaudiaKoerner (Claudia Koerner)
- Q2 i just try to be comprehensive. If people want to advocate on an issue, they can leave a comment #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:56Z
- swittlemonkey (Benjie Klein)
- There is no true objectivity in news u have to figure out a way to balance the issue w/out ignoring the possibility of other sides #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:30:59Z
- jsabbah (Jessica Sabbah)
- Q2. I think you definitely can be objective. It really depends on the type of organization and what that org. strives to be. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:01Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- Q2 You can do hyperlocal “objectively” (if run by humans), like any news org. If you’re a news org, it does matter – be transparent. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:05Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- nice! RT @ProducerMatthew: “I’m a little concerned about this notion everybody wants us to be objective.” – Peter Jennings #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:10Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- A2: If we’re honest w/ourselves, we only pretend to be objective, POV can’t help but show in the article. But integrity>objectivity. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:10Z
- amydunc (Amy Duncan)
- Agreed! RT @ClaudiaKoerner: Q2 i just try to be comprehensive. If people want to advocate on an issue, they can leave a comment #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:12Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- “Objective” is “subjective.” What some consider to be objective, others do not. Applies to hyperlocal sites too. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:14Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- YES! RT @schneidan Q2 Can you do any news objectively?…It matters as far as what you say you’re offering an audience. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:18Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Amen to that Tracy #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:20Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @tracyrecord ideal #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:21Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @ProducerMatthew if they wanted objectivity in all news the cocooning effect of cable wouldn’t work. i.e. MSNBC, FOX so forth. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:21Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q2 “Objectivity” matters or doesn’t depending on your vision of what you want your hyperlocal site to be. Stay true to your vision.
- 2010-11-11T01:31:27Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- #wjchat Q2: Yes, you can and should uphold traditional standards. It does matter. Your “advocacy” is that the stories are being covered.
- 2010-11-11T01:31:32Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- I think that’s true RT @verbalcupcake @laureninspace Interesting. Pew study suggests people’s focus is expanding outward, not inward #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:51Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@producermatthew and I hear that a lot. I question sometimes whether we try too hard to be a neutral voice. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:31:54Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- Q2 But does being fair mean posting everyone’s take on a story, even if we KNOW some takes are just plain wrong? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:32:19Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- …but when I see a big news org do an endorsement, I think “so who gave them the right?” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:32:24Z
- jcrisalli (Julianna Crisalli)
- @wjchat Which will win? Existing media or Patch.com. One is forced to think of the print publication, the other is completely online #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:32:27Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- Just realized I shld clarify: my “YES” was particularly focused on last sentence in @schneidan’s tweet. What did you promise aud? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:32:35Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- RT @swittlemonkey: No true objectivity in news u have to figure out way to balance issues w/out ignoring the other sides #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:32:38Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- Q2 – Journalism ethicist once told me “objectivity” is incorrect term. What we want is fairness and accuracy. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:32:42Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- it’s not a matter of neutrality. You’re either a journalist or you’re not. Just don’t sell one and fail at both. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:32:53Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- I don’t think u can post “everyone’s” take on a story @coneymedia #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:32:56Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- agree with @schneidan that it’s the expectations you set up. We declared ourselves 24/7. Many in hyperlocal hood news don’t. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:05Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @thisdog If MSNBC and FOX were newspapers, the front page would be all editorial with some good journalism on the back page. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:05Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @SaleemChat to objectivity, people who want to hear what they already believe love blogs that have their back, so to speak. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:05Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @SaleemChat to objectivity, people who want to hear what they already believe love blogs that have their back, so to speak. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:09Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q3 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:12Z
- hmltn (Ian Hamilton)
- @ProducerMatthew my adviser in college put out a “Plog” every day critiquing the paper – a paper blog. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:13Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @tracyrecord editorial is not the same entity as the newsroom. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:13Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- q2 at @usmfreepress, we’re students, so we write from that perspective and have their interests in mind when we approach a story. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:20Z
- soniamoghe (Sonia Moghe)
- RT @pergam: #wjchat Q2: Yes, you can and should uphold traditional standards. It does matter. Your “advocacy” is that the stories are being covered.
- 2010-11-11T01:33:22Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- RT @ryanjz: its not a matter of neutrality. Youre either a journalist or youre not. Just dont sell one and fail at both. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:24Z
- jsabbah (Jessica Sabbah)
- RT @SarahDayOwen Q2 You’re advocating for your community when you produce good journalism and hold people in power accountable. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:34Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q2 – I always fall by my former professor’s old creed: If it’s not accurate or fair, it’s a steaming pile of crap. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:39Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Agreed. RT @pergam #wjchat Q2: Yes, you can and should uphold traditional standards. It does matter.
- 2010-11-11T01:33:40Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- @maiphoang Ha! I like your professor’s creed! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:48Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- I think you can be pro the hometown. That’s our bias: We love the place we cover. If we don’t, we’re just annoying. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:53Z
- swittlemonkey (Benjie Klein)
- Retire the “objectivity” myth. It’s time to report the news the way people want it. Hyperlocal allows a solid niche for it #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:33:56Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- and @thisdog that’s unfortunately what many think of anyone in blog format. I think blog format serves objective news well too #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:05Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- …by blog format I mean simply “newest first” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:06Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @lindaperrybarr Pew’s right. In some upscale areas I’ve covered, lots of people don’t care about schls+potholes like in old days. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:07Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- Q2 – The establishment (gov’t, corps) already have so much power and control of info. You HAVE to advocate for your community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:08Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @maiphoang: Q2 – I always fall by my former professor’s old creed: If it’s not accurate or fair, it’s a steaming pile of crap. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:10Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @jcrisalli @wjchat I don’t think existing media is dying, or even losing to Patch… existing media is evolving and changing #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:15Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- I think that no matter how objective you write, there will always be someone complaining about your story/article/vision.That’s life #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:18Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q2 Your community will expect the approach you tout for hyperlocal. If you chose “objectivity,” do it. Advocacy? Do that.
- 2010-11-11T01:34:23Z
- vaguity (Sean Connolly)
- RT @pergam: #wjchat Q2: Yes, you can and should uphold traditional standards. It does matter. Your “advocacy” is that the stories are being covered.
- 2010-11-11T01:34:25Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- RT @maiphoang: Q2 – I always fall by my former professors old creed: If its not accurate or fair, its a steaming pile of crap. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:35Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- A1 fairness and accuracy is “the name of the game” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:36Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q3 Is there a conflict of interest if the editor is also the ad salesperson? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:45Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @swittlemonkey – What people want is to hear what they believe, not objectivity. Validates their opinion, but loses objectivity. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:48Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- Q2: the way towards objectivity/truth isn’t down the middle. An objective story isn’t the aim, but objective reporting method is. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:50Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @DSMacLeod right on, but you can cater to a market demographic (students) and also be objective in your journalism, right? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:53Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q3 Is there a conflict of interest if the editor is also the ad salesperson? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:55Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- RT @maiphoang: Q2 – I always fall by my former professors old creed: If its not accurate or fair, its a steaming pile of crap. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:56Z
- schneidan (Daniel Schneider)
- Missed the hashtag replying to @verbalcupcake, but the gist: Deliver what you’re selling – be fair or be biased, but pick only one. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:57Z
- zachbehrens (Zach Behrens)
- Q2. Just because it’s hyperlocal doesn’t mean it automatically loses its integrity — that’s up to the publication. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:34:59Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- ok so you’re not a journalist. nothing wrong with that RT @swittlemonkey: Retire the “objectivity” myth. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:05Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- RT @SaleemChat: #WJChat #Q2 Your community will expect the approach you tout for hyperlocal. If you chose “objectivity,” do it. Advocacy? Do that.
- 2010-11-11T01:35:07Z
- jsabbah (Jessica Sabbah)
- @ryanjz Good point! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:07Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Q3 Maybe if you suck at giving in to the man, then sure. It’s a conflict. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:11Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- It’s about the love: MT @mattwynn: I think you can be pro the hometown. That’s our bias: We love the place we cover. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:15Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- RT @wjchat: Q3 Is there a conflict of interest if the editor is also the ad salesperson? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:28Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @schneidan Totally agree. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:28Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @scottleadingham This same prof also “majored in Budweiser” before he got serious about journalism. :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:30Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @webjournalist: RT @wjchat: Q3 Is there a conflict of interest if the editor is also the ad salesperson? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:31Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q3: Yes, which is why TV news is going downhill. News directors have to play journalism and sales advocates. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:35Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Q3 OR if you’re, you know, a not-shitty journalist, you can probably make sure that the conflict doesn’t screw your work up. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:45Z
- turkeymonkey (Ted Mann)
- Can anyone tell me how much traffic the typical Patch.com site gets, post-AOL frontpage placement? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:49Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- Q3: Transparency, transparency, transparency. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:52Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @thisdog Columnists are also a good way to deliver views that agree or disagree with people’s personal sensibilities. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:57Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- Q3 This question’s been w/lots of small papers in OM days too. My view: It does not have to be a problem; it “depends.” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:35:59Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q3 Is there a conflict of interest if the editor is also the ad salesperson? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:03Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- I would love to hear on Q3 from some folks who introduced themselves who I know do both :) at our site, we have 1 editor, 1 ad dir. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:04Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- Q3: No. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:08Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- RT @maiphoang: Q2 – I always fall by my former professor’s old creed: If it’s not accurate or fair, it’s a steaming pile of crap. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:10Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- Agreed RT @andymboyle @wjchat Q3 Maybe if you suck at giving in to the man, then sure. It’s a conflict. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:11Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- A3 Give an ex. @KelseyProud #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:12Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A3 Ads and editorial are fine. Ads and newsroom are a big no-no #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:15Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- Q3 – Interesting q, but if there were, a lot of community newspapers (i.e. “hyperlocal”) would be in trouble. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:24Z
- tatn (Tuyet A. N. T.)
- @wjchat Q.2 #wjchat you can produce hyperlocal news w/out advocacy,the UK @cutmedia appears2 do this.OTH,blogs would tend 2 advocate issues.
- 2010-11-11T01:36:30Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @frankshyong: Q2: the way towards objectivity/truth isn’t down the middle. An objective story isn’t the aim, but objective reporting method is. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:31Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @wjchat Q3: not necessarily conflict of interest. The editor should be writing for his/her readers, placing ads to support the work #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:34Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- Q3 Maybe…. but not if you’re doing your job. Jouno standards come first, don’t give preferential treatment, tell the truth, Etc. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:35Z
- amydunc (Amy Duncan)
- Q3 #wjchat Not at all, as long as you disclose disclose disclose
- 2010-11-11T01:36:36Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- Q3: Funny, this just came up recently. I took over ad department and relinquished day-to-day editorial duties to our news editor. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:45Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- some background: audience accepting reporter bias http://ow.ly/37Tbi #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:47Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- Q3 – You tell me, because that’s me. I’m writing a story about a school fundraiser sponsored by my latest underwriter – wrong? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:50Z
- schneidan (Daniel Schneider)
- Sure hope so: RT @andymboyle: Q3 OR if youre not-shitty journalist, can probably make sure the conflict doesnt screw your work up. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:52Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Q3: I used to think so, but in this new & evolved world, I don’t think so. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:53Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @pergam: Q3: Transparency, transparency, transparency. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:54Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q3 We’re in a new era of journalism, “conflicts” need to be re-examined. We need to be transparent & accept “consequences.” (1/2) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:36:56Z
- artwickc (Claudette Artwick)
- RT @scottleadingham: Q2 – Journalism ethicist once told me “objectivity” is incorrect term. What we want is fairness and accuracy. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:01Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @pergam I couldn’t agree more. If you run a hyperlocal site and don’t identify yourself, I can’t fully trust your content. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:04Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- wow- you went there, didn’t ya :-) RT @wjchat: Q3 Is there a conflict of interest if the editor is also the ad salesperson? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:20Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- And what is ur experience with this shift @DSMacLeod #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:29Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- A3: On a small staff, who know better that the beat ad salesman what’s breaking newswise in the local retail community? Use her! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:30Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- the conflict to me comes when there is no disclosure. big media doesn’t often disclose when someone they cover is an advertiser #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:31Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- RT @webjournalist: Q3 We’re in a new era of journalism, “conflicts” need to be re-examined. We need to be transparent & accept “consequences.” (1/2) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:37Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @webjournalist: Q3 We’re in a new era of journalism, “conflicts” need to be re-examined. We need to be transparent & accept “consequences.” (1/2) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:45Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q3 It can be a conflict without clear guidelines. This is standard in small communities. Don’t do ethics by the seat of your pants.
- 2010-11-11T01:37:45Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @frankshyong I agree. Being fair and balanced isn’t an either or. Not codependents. Fair is more important. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:47Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Q3: If it’s a smaller paper, then prob not b/c everyone does more than just one job. If it’s a larger media outlet, then yes. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:47Z
- vaguity (Sean Connolly)
- Q3: Being the publisher and selling ads is a different role from being the editor and writing content. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:37:58Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @webjournalist transparency doesn’t absolve action #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:01Z
- vaguity (Sean Connolly)
- Q3: It can be treacherous territory and care should be taken #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:02Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @schneidan Well, if you think a political reporter who’s a registered voter can somehow cover things objectively, so can this person #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:18Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- I say these 2 jobs can best be dealt with by 2 different people.It’s a neutral& marketing position which cant be combined by 1person #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:19Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- We canned several stories at KTXL because they “may have upset advertisers.” A story on a Raley’s ad campaign was one. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:25Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @bberwyn as long as somewhere in your story you disclose the relationship, nothing wrong w/it. we label sponsors as sponsors… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:26Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q3 But in situations like a hyperlocal site/startup w/ small staff, we have to take on different roles. Again, transparency. (2/2) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:28Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @SarahDayOwen Yes, however we approach the news/sales “wall”, transparency should be the rule. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:29Z
- ClaudiaKoerner (Claudia Koerner)
- If its truly a one person operation, i say just disclose it and move on with life. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:30Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Q3: The way to avoid conflicts of interest is through absolute transparency. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:36Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- … even if we are just putting them in events calendars. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:38:45Z
- vaguity (Sean Connolly)
- RT @SaleemChat: #WJChat #Q3 It can be a conflict without clear guidelines. This is standard in small communities. Don’t do ethics by the seat of your pants.
- 2010-11-11T01:38:58Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @thisdog: @frankshyong I agree. Being fair and balanced isn’t an either or. Not codependents. Fair is more important. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:04Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @bberwyn : sometimes sponsorships ARE news. Advertiser should be told you aren’t writing FOR them, but FOR readers, though #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:07Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Editors are trying to find ways to make money these days. Is it horrible to get advertising relevant to a topic you cover? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:17Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- If you’re a hyperlocal site, you might be more likely to cave to ad pressure when it comes to stories than if you’re a MSM outlet #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:25Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- I’d also argue our church/state relationship has more in common with the Talibani perspective than we care to admit. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:26Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @ryanjz Agreed, that’s why you have to accept the consequences. Transparency lets users/readers decide/understand your decisions. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:26Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Shoot. I’m late. In the middle of pledge drive. I’m here now! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:27Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- RT @SaleemChat: #WJChat #Q3 It can be a conflict without clear guidelines. This is standard in small communities. Don’t do ethics by the seat of your pants.
- 2010-11-11T01:39:33Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- RT @verbalcupcake: @pergam I couldn’t agree more. If you run a hyperlocal site and don’t identify yourself, I can’t fully trust you. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:42Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- did u agree w/that decision to spike news for advertisers? @ProducerMatthew #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:51Z
- nikkiibarra (Nikki Ibarra)
- RT @assignmentdesk1: RT @swittlemonkey: No true objectivity in news u have to figure out way to balance issues w/out ignoring the other sides #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:54Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @webjournalist: Q3 We’re in a new era of journalism, “conflicts” need to be re-examined. We need to be transparent… (1/2) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:56Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- Q3: An editor at a small news org. is responsible for both biz and edit. You can write and sell, but be clear with readers/clients. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:39:59Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Where are we? What are we talking about? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:04Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- Hi there:) @kimbui #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:08Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- welcome kimbui :-) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:09Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @andymboyle As long as the content that is only there to be advertorial is labeled as such! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:11Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q4 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:13Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- In many ways, I think we’re getting back to 1800s, days of publisher guiding the message, $ in mind, and strong advocacy…. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:16Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @tracyrecord Yes, in the first graph … #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:17Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Q2 It is quite possible to do hyperlocal while staying unbiased. It follows the same standards as any other journ operation. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:18Z
- schneidan (Daniel Schneider)
- @andymboyle Certainly. What we think and what we present to readers can be different. The key is keeping them separate. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:21Z
- vaguity (Sean Connolly)
- RT @pergam: Q3: Transparency, transparency, transparency. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:23Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @lindaperrybarr Absolutely not. That’s one of the reasons I left three weeks ago. I’m a journalist, not a sellout #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:27Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- …not sure it’s for the best. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:27Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat I mean, lotsa papers make lotsa cash running outdated legal notices that are expensive to local government. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:49Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @lindaperrybarr Real important news runs no matter what. But it’s not uncommon to be extra careful before running it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:54Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- i fear we’re digressing way too far into the entrepreneurial side. small doesn’t mean corrupt here guys. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:54Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@producermatthew I argue the contrary. In old media there’s more $ at stake. At this level, I say, if you pull a $200 ad, oh well. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:56Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Hi guys. A little reference. I’m the community editor here…and we’re about to launch a hyperlocal site. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:56Z
- WatchdogDiva (Mc Nelly Torres)
- RT @wjchat: RT @scottleadingham: Q1C – “Hyperlocal site” refers to content. “Blog” refers to platform. Its apples and oranges. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:40:58Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @tracyrecord but that advertiser doesn’t care about disclosure. they care about good or bad press. right? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:00Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q3 Transparency is not equivalent to ethics. cc @webjournalist
- 2010-11-11T01:41:06Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Q3 Is there a conflict of interest if the editor is also the ad salesperson Kimbui #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:09Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- @JLab “Absolute transparency” sounds good “on paper.” What does it look like in practice? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:11Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- …anyone who wants to pull an ad because of something we write is nobody I want to be associated with anyway #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:13Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @kimbui Things related to hyperlocal :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:19Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @tracyrecord: as long as somewhere in your story you disclose the relationship, nothing wrong w/it. we label sponsors as sponsors #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:31Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- Agree RT @AsianStig It is quite possible to do hyperlocal while staying unbiased-same standards as any other journ operation. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:37Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- @lindaperrybarr There’s a learning curve. But I know more about the paper than anyone; I can sell it better than anyone. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:41Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @andymboyle Legal notices are legal graft to newspapers. Totally a waste of tax money. Their days are numbered. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:43Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- Yes. RT @tracyrecord: …anyone who wants to pull an ad because of something we write is nobody I want to be associated with anyway #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:44Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @pergam Interesting historical context, hadn’t thought of that #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:47Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @ProducerMatthew Did you blog about it anywhere? Would love to read about your experience. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:49Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @tracyrecord Amen! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:55Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- yes @andymboyle there’s a lot of government subsidization of old-media outlets b/c gov’t hasn’t addressed the real world yet! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:55Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- Q3 Good point, @SaleemChat: “Don’t do ethics by the seat of your pants.” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:41:58Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @SaleemChat @webjournalist but transparency is an ethical practice in journalism #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:42:00Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @andymboyle No. I think peeps are just saying it’s shady if you don’t disclose that. NPR takes $ from big biz; I still trust them. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:42:03Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- RT @jlab: Q3: The way to avoid conflicts of interest is through absolute transparency. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:42:07Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- RT @tracyrecord: …anyone who wants to pull an ad because of something we write is nobody I want to be associated with anyway #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:42:09Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Agreed. RT @SaleemChat: #WJChat #Q3 Transparency is not equivalent to ethics. cc @webjournalist
- 2010-11-11T01:42:13Z
- schneidan (Daniel Schneider)
- But both are possible — and desirable. RT @SaleemChat: #WJChat #Q3 Transparency is not equivalent to ethics. cc @webjournalist #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:42:16Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Well said. RT @norelledone: @SaleemChat @webjournalist but transparency is an ethical practice in journalism #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:42:19Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: RT @tracyrecord: as long as somewhere in your story you disclose the relationship, nothing wrong w/it… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:42:27Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- it looks like something that’s crystal clear ;-) scottleadingham #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:42:31Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @SarahDayOwn – I’m waiting until I land a new job before publishing my experiences at KTXL. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:42:38Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @verbalcupcake IF YOU’RE ADVERTISING SOMEONE ELSE’S CONTENT, YOU’RE OBVIOUSLY DISCLOSING THAT THEY PAID YOU. fyi. #wjchat #dur
- 2010-11-11T01:42:38Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- RT @tracyrecord: .@producermatthew I argue the contrary. In old media there’s more $ at stake. At this level, I say, if you pull a $200 ad, oh well. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:42:48Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q4 via @NSlayton: Why the recent fascination in hyperlocal lately? Is it a reactionary movement to increased globalization? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:03Z
- itsRobynwithay (Robyn Davis Sekula)
- Agree. RT @scottleadingham: Q2 – Journalism ethicist once told me “objectivity” is incorrect term. We want is fairness, accuracy. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:11Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- What bothers me is when i see RT or story without giving credit to original sources—drives me crazy! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:11Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- somehow these chats always descend into ethics arguments. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:17Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- Q3 good stories come from sales reps, don’t close them out, keep in mind they may not have purely journalistic interests in mind. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:18Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- @kimbui Hi! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:19Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @KelseyProud That’s harsh. In a perfect world, advtrs wld know better. Stand yr ground where nec, and work to get them back in time. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:23Z
- schneidan (Daniel Schneider)
- Q3c There’s a difference between not running a story about an advertiser next to their ad, and not running the story at all. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:25Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Q4 Hyperlocal was an awesome buzz word back in 2007, and managers finally read their memos about it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:39Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- Q4: People think there’s money there. Simple. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:43Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A4 Growth. Hyperlocal is a loosely defined, wide-open, emerging market. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:47Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Transparency is not equal/limited to ethics which is not equal/limited to law. It’s not black and white … #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:49Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @norelledone Yes, I think it’s newsworthy when the oldest ski shop in town supports the newest media venture in town as a sponsor #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:43:53Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- totally agree with @jlab on transparency. Also can play into the way you write stories-”We went here” “We talked with” “Looked up”.. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:44:06Z
- WatchdogDiva (Mc Nelly Torres)
- RT @wjchat: Q3 Is there a conflict of interest if the editor is also the ad salesperson? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:44:17Z
- MatchesMalone (Mike Shields)
- RT @webjournalist: Transparency is not equal/limited to ethics which is not equal/limited to law. It’s not black and white … #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:44:22Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- @thisdog Of course. We don’t attack based on students’ whim. We shoot down crazy story ideas from students all the time. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:44:27Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Brb. Have to drive home and reading #wjchat while driving is prob illegal under hands free law. Haha.
- 2010-11-11T01:44:46Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Everyone now thinks they’ve got some ‘news’ to say. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:44:48Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- Ha! RT @andymboyle: @wjchat Q4 Hyperlocal was an awesome buzz word back in 2007, and managers finally read their memos about it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:44:49Z
- jlab (JLab)
- @scottleadingham It looks like “sponsored content” labels on such, “So-and-so is a supporter of our site” at end of stories. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:44:53Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Q4 And if a media executive every thought on the level of a Friedman book about their role in the world, I’d eat my hat #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:44:54Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @schneidan Q3c Not running story next to its ad is like not distribg npr on an airplane (remember when?) w/ plane crash story on p1. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:44:56Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat I think it’s due to staff cuts by larger media. They can’t cover everything. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:00Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @WJChat @tracyrecord Utterly disagree. Take money from sources to write a story and disclose: Ethical? No. Transparent? Yes. #WJChat #Q3
- 2010-11-11T01:45:05Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- ha @producermatthew #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:07Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q4: Hyperlocal for us is more about reaching neighborhood not traditionally covered by media. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:08Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- But transparency gives the reader/user the respect + opportunity for them to decide and “grade” us. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:10Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @andymboyle “Donations” are not always advertised, however. In fact, blogs have come under fire before for writing about a product…#wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:11Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat I know that my old hometown newsp. had to rely on AP more b/c of layoffs. Had to turn to hyperlocals for local news #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:20Z
- BobPayne_Times (Bob Payne)
- Q4: It’s a reaction to better media technology and the struggle MSM has to use those at the neighborhood level. However … #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:20Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @ProducerMatthew you’re crazy if you think “ordinary citizens” aren’t capitalists. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:21Z
- jlab (JLab)
- @scottleadingham but agreed, it’s one of the biggest challenges these days and can make or break a site. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:23Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Companies like AOL and Castle Press want to capitalized on hyperlocal before ordinary citizens who aren’t money-driven beat them. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:31Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q4 cont. We’re in the fortunate position to cover places regardless of advertising dollars. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:34Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- All politics are local. #wjchat hyperlocal is content nobody else is delivering and its meaningful to your community.
- 2010-11-11T01:45:34Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @andymboyle …without disclosing that it was a paid endorsement. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:36Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Transparency does not excuse actions… it just puts them out there, shows them… rather than hide. That’s a good thing, no? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:39Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Q4 So they’ll start the engine of their ‘hyper’ messaging machine :-) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:47Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @schneidan Umm, what’s the dif? Curious because I have sponsors who underwrite stories about the business they’re part of. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:47Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q4 via @NSlayton: Why the recent fascination in hyperlocal? Is it a reactionary movement to increased globalization? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:45:56Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- RT @thisdog: All politics are local. #wjchat hyperlocal is content nobody else is delivering and its meaningful to your community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:04Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @WJChat @webjournalist @norelledone @tracyrecord Transparency is an accountability practice. It is not an ethical practice. #WJChat #Q3
- 2010-11-11T01:46:10Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- @coneymedia I guess it is harsh…You’re right, but deep down, I really wouldn’t want to associate with advtrs like that #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:11Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Q4:In a world where you can immediately hear about a Chinese earthquake, it’s nice to find out what’s going on 2 blocks away. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:18Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- and hyperlocal is a waylaid off journos can keep in the game… RT @mattwynn Q4: People think there’s money there. Simple. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:18Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @ryanjz I think some bloggers/hyperlocalists are driven by an ambition to publish info, network, rather than profit #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:26Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @kimbui Nice! What area will your new hyperlocal focus on? (Or can you tweet it yet?) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:30Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- RT @thisdog: All politics are local. #wjchat hyperlocal is content nobody else is delivering and its meaningful to your community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:32Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @wjchat Q4 Bigger news orgs are downsizing, and nowadays news is sometimes better covered on hyperlocal sites-like @westseattleblog #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:32Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @wjchat Q4 Bigger news orgs are downsizing, and nowadays news is sometimes better covered on hyperlocal sites-like @westseattleblog #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:34Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @verbalcupcake And they had more of an impact over the last election cycle than the normal media did, I would suspect. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:41Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- editors decide assign stories – this process subj. to many things (clicks, trends) besides news judgmt. How is assgn. ads different? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:44Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- A4 Hyperlocal is tailored to indiv needs. Global-regional news-widely available. What ur neighbor, mayor says directly affects aud. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:49Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q4 … Why the recent fascination in hyperlocal lately? Is it a reactionary movement to increased globalization? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:51Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q4 because now we CAN do hyperlocal. and corporations desperate for $ are seeing money in it .. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:55Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q5 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:46:57Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @webjournalist Are you ripping off my hilarious tweet about the hyperlocal memo? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:47:09Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- RT @webjournalist: Transparency does not excuse actions, just puts them out there, shows them,rather than hide. Thats a good thing. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:47:17Z
- lindaperrybarr (Linda Perry )
- I have to go. Look forward to reading the transcript later. Thanks everyone and #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:47:22Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @ProducerMatthew i agree to an extent. any creator is driven by growth and with growth comes revenue, however. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:47:24Z
- scottleadingham (Scott Leadingham)
- Q4 – Why interest in hyperlocal? Just as “all politics is local,” all news can be “localized.” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:47:33Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @kaitlinflanigan: Q4:In a world where you can immediately hear about a Chinese earthquake, it’s nice to find out what’s going on 2 blocks away. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:47:34Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Q3 Yes, if the editor ends up doing a positive story about the advertiser and fail to cover the negative. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:47:38Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Hyperlocal is a way to get pinpoint info that matters to you. You can’t do that with a 30-minute TV newscast. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:06Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- what has made diff now is that hyperlocal can be done realtime w/easy to run websites instead of waiting till next week 4 wkly nppr #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:06Z
- jcrisalli (Julianna Crisalli)
- @norelledone There’s little competition for local print media’s web presence. Online has been their bright light. Patch changes that #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:07Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Q4: Hyperlocal is not recent. Look at our database of community media sites: http://bit.ly/12uCN Many have been doing this for years #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:09Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat If they could somehow leverage synergies in hyper local content revenue, they’d integrate social media money. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:11Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- Q4: Driven by social media, ‘everyone a publisher.’ Consumer of news finally has a voice. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:12Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @DSMacLeod knowing your audience – smart. Challenging them is even smarter. The practice of journalism -a profession, not a hobby. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:12Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A4 hyperlocal for big sites also means many more newsrooms with many more ears to the ground. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:14Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @lindaperrybarr Thanks for the RT! :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:23Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q5 If there’s a hyperlocal site you follow in your town/city, tell us its name (better yet, URL). #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:29Z
- notblue (Nicole Mooradian)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: Hyperlocal is a way to get pinpoint info that matters to you. You can’t do that with a 30-minute TV newscast. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:31Z
- Tenderblog (Tenderblog)
- Re Fascination with hyperlocal: it’s cheaper to produce & there’s immediate reaction, impact #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:33Z
- kmartino (kmartino)
- RT @jlab: Q4: Hyperlocal is not recent. Look at our database of community media sites: http://bit.ly/12uCN Many have been doing this for years #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:35Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @jlab: Q4: Hyperlocal is not recent. Look at our database of community media sites: http://bit.ly/12uCN Many have been doing this for years #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:36Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- q4: b/c journalists want to write, and the cheapest way to do it is online. hyperlocal is all you can really do w/no resources #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:43Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat tampabay.com ;) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:44Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @RobinJP @mattwynn, it takes a LONG time for a hyperlocal site to make money-I don’t think they are widely thought of as cash cows #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:56Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q5 If there’s a hyperlocal site you follow in your town/city, tell us its name (better yet, URL). #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:49:59Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: @ryanjz I think some bloggers/hyperlocalists are driven by an ambition to publish info, network, rather than profit #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:00Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- but @jlab I think the fascination IS relatively recent. also the word, much as I hate it :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:02Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @ryanjz Exactly. Produce content for growth, and revenue will come. Produce content with hopes of revenue, there will be no growth #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:05Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: Q5 If theres a hyperlocal site you follow in your town/city, tell us its name (better yet, URL). #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:06Z
- KelseyProud (Kelsey Proud)
- Sorry all, have to go. Thanks for a nice chat! Can’t wait for the transcript! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:07Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @wjchat: Q5 If there’s a hyperlocal site you follow in your town/city, tell us its name (better yet, URL). #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:14Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @jlab and Wired was a tech blog 15 years ago. Doing it and selling it are 2 diff things. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:14Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @AsianStig It’s wrong to spike positive story abt adv just bec it’s not negative. How many press-release drive stories miss the neg? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:21Z
- Tenderblog (Tenderblog)
- Very true RT @scottleadingham “Hyperlocal site” refers to content. “Blog” refers to platform. It’s apples and oranges #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:28Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat tbd.com #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:30Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @SarahDayOwen It’s South LA. So, yeah, not a ton of advertising dollars, but an area that deserves a site. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:34Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- The first major hyperlocal presence in Sacramento was The Sacramento Press. Follow them at @SacramentoPress or sacpress.com #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:49Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @norelledone depends on what happens before you start selling ads. we were self-sufficient w/in months of our first-ever ad #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:53Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Q4 Perhaps the backing of Patch by AOL has lifted hyperlocal profiles. It’s probably also caused by user-generated content. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:50:56Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Is it a conflict of interest to say that tonight’s #wjchat turnout & conversation is rad? (Being transparent here) Wow, great stuff y’all!
- 2010-11-11T01:50:58Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- I love some of the east side stuff in LA, and BlogDowntown. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:51:04Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @frankshyong VERY true, especially for recent journo college grads, or laid of writers #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:51:04Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- @wjchat Q4: Umm, there’s $100B in local advertising dollars out there now, and those ad buyers are (slowly) ready for it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:51:06Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- you don’t have to be a “cash cow” to be profitable or profit-driven #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:51:09Z
- jcstearns (Josh Stearns)
- @scottleadingham Localism has long been a core principle in American media. Though not always achieved/fulfilled. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:51:12Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- The Sacramento Press @SacramentoPress is an amazing hyperlocal success story. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:51:14Z
- wxwtf (WXWTF)
- We miss #wjchat, and it really is a shame that it no longer exists.
- 2010-11-11T01:51:22Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- your motivations aren’t defined by your successes. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:51:24Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- OK. But whatever happened to EveryBlock? @ProducerMatthew Hyperlocal is a way to get pinpoint info that matters to you. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:51:24Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- Here’s an amazing story. I saw numbers today showing we grew print circulation in a target market. How? more hyperlocal content. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:51:33Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- RT @wxwtf: We miss #wjchat, and it really is a shame that it no longer exists.
- 2010-11-11T01:51:35Z
- jlab (JLab)
- @tracyrecord That’s true. And the push to sell it is very recent. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:52:01Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q5 Nobody actually read a “hyperlocal” site in their town? cmon! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:52:05Z
- nathanbyrne (Nathan Byrne)
- Q4: It’s like anything else: some winners rise from the early adopters; some rise from the big-money people who show up later. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:52:10Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- @KelseyProud Good to see you… Thanks for joining us! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:52:10Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- #wjchat Q5: newhavenindependent.org has been around for 5 yrs and is top notch, also big fan of princeofpetworth.com
- 2010-11-11T01:52:29Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Q5: www.dailyemerald.com (Ha, I know, shameless.) Also, blogs.eugeneweekly.com is excellent for local #Eugene coverage. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:52:34Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Although we have some small newspapers which focus on a certain region. Perhaps that qualifies as ‘hyper’ :-) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:52:40Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- @RobinJP Erm. This: http://blog.everyblock.com/2009/aug/17/acquisition/ #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:52:40Z
- kellblazek (Kelliann Blazek)
- Right now @swittlemonkey and I are working on reporting packages in class for Madison Commons http://www.madisoncommons.org/ #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:52:42Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @RobinJP Dunno what EveryBlock is or was. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:52:59Z
- BobPayne_Times (Bob Payne)
- Lost in hyperlocal buzz: If newspapers died, who would do invest., trends, columns, big sports, database projects, prep sports? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:07Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- We miss us too. RT @wxwtf: We miss #wjchat, and it really is a shame that it no longer exists. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:11Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- thanks @producermatthew #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:20Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Actually, this is the best hyperlocal site I’ve ever seen: http://bit.ly/buH9j5 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:21Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q4 Hyperlocal is not a recent fascination. It’s been touted and underway for more than a decade. It’s just more feasible now.
- 2010-11-11T01:53:21Z
- eliaws (Elia)
- Agreed RT @frankshyong journalists want to write & cheapest way is online. Hyperlocal is all you can really do w/no resources #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:23Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- Q5 @NAToday is a community pub/hyperlocal of @AUG_Chronicle http://natoday.augusta.com/ (disclosure: I line edit it) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:27Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Gannett and AOL are two companies that are really trying to capitalize on hyperlocal content. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:27Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Q5: A blog I read on a regular basis for up-to-date @Univ_of_Oregon administration issues is uomatters.blogspot.com #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:39Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- I <3 The Sacramento Press @SacramentoPress #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:41Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat Dane101 in Madison, WI dane101.com #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:41Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- nationally we look up to @baristanet #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:48Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Is it a conflict of interest to say that tonight’s #wjchat turnout & conversation is rad? (Being transparent here)
- 2010-11-11T01:53:51Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- @BobPayne_Times Bloggers. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:55Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q5 In L.A., there are quite a few fantastic hyperlocal sites… one that recent started publishing in print. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:53:59Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @tracyrecord a good number of us are Seattleites, and the best hyperlocal we can think of is @westseattleblog! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:03Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @BobPayne_Times – The people who used to work for newspapers. You can get all of that stuff online dude! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:05Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- my first tweet didnt arrive #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:15Z
- jcstearns (Josh Stearns)
- Re: hyperlocal sites & localism – @dankennedy_nu has written on this – my post riffing on this point http://j.mp/bc5NhQ #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:23Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- definitely @DUTCHwingsONAIR but in many neighborhoods the newspapers have closed or had to cut way back #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:23Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q6 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:26Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @BobPayne_Times in my neck of the woods? No one. The local paper doesn’t even do that, it’s a regurgitated AP rag. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:38Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @webjournalist Though, they’re almost all in Downtown and East Side. Ever find that weird? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:41Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- We have lots of Qs, so we’re going a little fast tonight! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:48Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- … leaving them with less editorial content than (if available) a one- or two-person online-only operation #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:48Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @WJChat Not a conflict of interest, although it can be seen as self-serving. I think the argument that tonight’s #WJChat is “rad” has merit.
- 2010-11-11T01:54:49Z
- BobPayne_Times (Bob Payne)
- @mattwynn I’m not seeing much of that being done by bloggers now except in a few isolated cases. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:54:49Z
- RavennaBlog (Ravenna Blog)
- @wjchat Have you BEEN to Seattle? You trip over hyperlocals as you walk down the street. Gotta be choosy, not enough time. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:01Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- The Sac Press @SacramentoPress has become a resource, among many, for mainstream media outlets. That’s success. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:02Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- gannett will ultimately fail at hyperlocal because it spent the past 15 years gutting local newsrooms. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:02Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @wjchat Q5 .. I read Heat City in Phoenix by @nickmartin Hard news in the public interest. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:04Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- @mattwynn But there is a difference between bloggers & trained reporters. You can’t deny that. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:09Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q5 If there’s a hyperlocal site you follow in your town/city, tell us its name (better yet, URL). #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:12Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat This is also a nifty hyperlocal site, albeit with a different “spin” on things: http://bit.ly/aQKSMj #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:15Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Didn’t notice! Ur right. RT @kimbui: @webjournalist Though, they’re almost all in Downtown and East Side. Ever find that weird? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:19Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- My fave is @munidiaries, covering SF’s transit system through rider stories & article links. They are a labor of love that I love. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:22Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Q5: Sending this out again. If you don’t read a local site, find one on here: our db of hyperlocal sites: http://bit.ly/12uCN #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:24Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- tweet1: Speaking of Holland, the country’s surface is smaller than twice the size of NJ. So we don’t have much ‘hyper’ sites #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:35Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @norelledone I noticed how much of a Seattle presence there is here- coincidence or more journalism going on there? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:45Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- Q5: @seattlepi has neighborhood blogs, a few of them are pretty good on the hyperlocal side #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:48Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q6 If your town/neighborhood doesn’t have a hyperlocal news site … what keeps you from starting one? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:52Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q5 our dear old friend Tim runs @altadenablog and we are quite proud … he and my hub go back to high school in Grand Junction CO #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:55:55Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @webjournalist this is a bit off-topic, but Matador, an online travel mag, just announced it’s starting a print product. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:00Z
- eliaws (Elia)
- @BobPayne_Times It’s not about hyperlocal vs newspapers, but about funding (all in the same boat) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:03Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- @BobPayne_Times If papers die, will you stop doing that kind of work? If so, that’s on you. If not, you’ll probably blog. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:06Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @webjournalist I’ve been thinking the westside needs a better one. But i don’t need another project. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:10Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @kaitlinflanigan i am a blogger attending jschool. once i graduate i don’t intend to give up my blog. Hell, techcrunch is a blog. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:11Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @gteresa No, they’re just all hyped up to hell on bad coffee and shit. #wjchat #seattlers
- 2010-11-11T01:56:12Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @kaitlinflanigan There’s no difference if the blogger — as is sometimes the case — a trained reporter. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:18Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @ProducerMatthew @mattwynn … that’s my point. Everyblock may have proved people don’t want every detail right on their block. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:21Z
- swittlemonkey (Benjie Klein)
- Hyperlocals are like the food truck movement. Slowly popping up everywhere #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:24Z
- Anthony_Cave (Anthony Cave)
- Surviving High School: A reaction to the Broward County Schools lockdown http://t.co/Piad9qt #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:28Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @frankshyong But you can’t survive full-time on it…for now. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:30Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q6: South LA has maybe two or three hyperlocal sites, but NONE in the area we’re going to cover. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:33Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- A question I’ve had for a while about hyperlocal is, why online? internet is world audience, but hyperlocal just wants few sq. miles #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:34Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- @kaitlinflanigan What if a trained reporter has a blog? What then? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:56:36Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@gteresa for some reason Seattle became a hyperlocal hotbed, so to speak #wjchat … We go back 5 years, as does CapitolHillSeattle.com
- 2010-11-11T01:56:50Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- CORRECTION to my #WJChat #Q3 response: Transparency is an accountability practice. It is not an *ethics* practice.
- 2010-11-11T01:56:52Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q6 If your town/neighborhood doesn’t have a hyperlocal news site … what keeps you from starting one? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:01Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @wjchat: Q6 If your town/neighborhood doesn’t have a hyperlocal news site … what keeps you from starting one? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:01Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q6 cont. Well, none that cover that area exclusively. We overlap with one other site I know of. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:17Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- @RobinJP But it worked well, by all measures. Then MSNBC bought it. And, well, they suck at things. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:22Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Q6 I’m not starting one because I happen to like getting paid for my work. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:24Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Q6 The costs associated with running a hyperlocal site. It’s more than being an editor, you do HR, accounting, etc. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:25Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @Frankshyong – Why online? Because starting something online is easier than on TV, print, radio… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:26Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @JLab You realize I’m gonna play with that map now the rest of this chat… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:33Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q6 If your town/neighborhood doesn’t have a hyperlocal news site … what keeps you from starting one? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:35Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- @mattwynn Then it’s still a trained reporter… w/ blog. A good chunk of bloggers out there aren’t reporters, though. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:36Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- RT @swittlemonkey: Hyperlocals are like the food truck movement. Slowly popping up everywhere #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:42Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q6 Two reasons. 1- My wife would kill me if I take on yet ANOTHER project. 2- Scared… need health insurance for my 2yr old. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:44Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @KaitlinFlanigan @mattwynn Umm, what about trained reporters who publish news websites on a “blog” platform? #wjchat (disclosure: me)
- 2010-11-11T01:57:45Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A6 I have no interest in my town and/or neighborhood. That would be a terrible personal enterprise. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:52Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @mattwynn btw nice to see you, buddy #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:52Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- Mmm, hungry… RT @swittlemonkey: Hyperlocals are like the food truck movement. Slowly popping up everywhere #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:55Z
- eliaws (Elia)
- @mattwynn @kaitlinflanigan I find that the best hyperlocal blogs are run by trained journalists. Journalists vs bloggers obsolete #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:57Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @mattwynn @BobPayne_Times Yes, I am a recent journo college grad, working the day job, while doing freelance and BLOGGING #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:57:59Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@mattwynn I may have seen your tweet out of context but many of us are veteran journalists doing this. I have 30 years. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:58:00Z
- BobPayne_Times (Bob Payne)
- @eliaws I agree it’s not about papers vs. blogs, believe me. But you lots of industry pundits put it that way. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:58:07Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q6: The fact that Patch.com will launch in nearly every underserved Sacramento neighborhood soon. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:58:16Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- Q6 Nothing. I did. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:58:20Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @kimbui: RT @swittlemonkey: Hyperlocals are like the food truck movement. Slowly popping up everywhere #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:58:20Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @wjchat: Q6 If your town/neighborhood doesn’t have a hyperlocal news site … what keeps you from starting one? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:58:30Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- @bberwyn exactly. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:58:34Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @kaitlinflanigan and there are tons of terrible reporters without education. I don’t think you can generalize/stereotype bloggers. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:58:52Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q6 I ran a hyperlocal news site/blog back in 1998-2000. Then the crash happened. I’m on to other things now; my enemy is time.
- 2010-11-11T01:58:53Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- and @kaitlinflanigan and @mattwynn I have met some awesome hyperlocal editors self-taught who are doing a TERRIFIC job… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:58:57Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @ryanjz I disagree. I think Gannett is doing a great job as a MSM company with integrating citizen journalism, hyperlocal reporters #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:58:59Z
- mattwynn (mattwynn)
- @tracyrecord then I think were agreeing in opposite directions ;) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:04Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Well done, sir. RT @bberwyn: Q6 Nothing. I did. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:04Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat If your town DOES have a hyperlocal site, what keeps you from starting a one? #wjchat #justsayin
- 2010-11-11T01:59:04Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @webjournalist No, #wxwtf became an official sponsor of Sharpie. @wxwtf #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:08Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- Q6: At my school, students are more interested in seeing their names in print than on a blog. Everyone has a blog, who has a press? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:19Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @BobPayne_Times We need to envision a world without newspapers. Not tomorrow for all of us, but tomorrow for some of us. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:24Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @RobinJP @mattwynn Maybe that was true whenever Everyblock was launched, but thriving hyperlocal sites show there’s a market now. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:25Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Q6: Honestly, the only thing keeping me from creating a hyperlocal site is just surviving to graduate. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:25Z
- egculbertson (Emily Culbertson)
- RT @jlab: Q5: Sending this out again. If you don’t read a local site, find one on here: our db of hyperlocal sites: http://bit.ly/12uCN #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:28Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q6 – For me, starting one would be a conflict of interest for me. For another, it’s a big risk #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:32Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- @asianstig fair pt but in this industry, this time young journos priorities unfortunately go: 1) work/ learn 2) survival #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:35Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- what @ryanjz said. some reporters I’d supervised (not all!) in old media had little curiosity, little desire to dig #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:38Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @wjchat I’m just more interested in stuff beyond my own small corner of the world. Happy to read others, but not create my own. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T01:59:41Z
- Laurita86 (Laura Tellado )
- @webjournalist How about 1-author blogs where blogger is editor & sells ads? Bloggers gotta eat! Hardly conflict of interest. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:00Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @ryanjz @kaitlinflanigan and lots of great writers and reporters without education-I agree bloggers can’t be generalized #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:02Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- You tweeps are all so urbanized! What about “hyperlocal” in a rural or semi-rural setting? Possible? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:07Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- @ryanjz O I know completely, just trying to be a devil’s advocate, & I think that came off differently. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:11Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Q6:I don’t know where to find good/reliable/unique/interesting/ news-worthy newsfacts which aren’t used by other news media already? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:14Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Duh … inevitable. RT @andymboyle: @webjournalist No, #wxwtf became an official sponsor of Sharpie. @wxwtf #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:15Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Q6:I don’t know where to find good/reliable/unique/interesting/ news-worthy newsfacts which aren’t used by other news media already #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:17Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @ProducerMatthew how can you defend gannett’s local offerings when they have cut 24% of their newsrooms since 2001? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:23Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @jlab: Q5: Sending this out again. If you don’t read a local site, find one on here: our db of hyperlocal sites: http://bit.ly/12uCN #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:35Z
- BobPayne_Times (Bob Payne)
- Gotta run – my carpool buddy’s jingling his keys. But this has been fantastic. Maybe we could spin off a regular hyperlocal chat #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:36Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- RT @jlab: Q5: Sending this out again. If u don’t read a local site, find one here: our db of hyperlocal sites: http://bit.ly/12uCN #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:41Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- [Move to Canada. Health insurance is a non-issue. :) ] RT @webjournalist: Q6 …2- Scared… need health insurance for my 2yr old. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:46Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- also can explore local blog-format sites via placeblogger.com #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:00:52Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @The_Dean: @wjchat If your town DOES have a hyperlocal site, what keeps you from starting a one? #wjchat #justsayin #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:01:35Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @maiphoang I disagree. What risk is there with setting up a Drupal/Wordpress website and posting about what interests you in town? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:01:41Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- @RickSanchezCNN Love it that you’re here though. Buena suerte con todo. (Hope that’s correct.) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:01:42Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@ryanjz I believe gannett is partnering with datasphere. the sites in Seattle from DS are just an excuse to hustle SMB ads. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:01:42Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q7 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:01:46Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @bberwyn I’m in a semi-rural setting. I think the biggest challenges would be 1.) getting enough readers 2.) getting enough ads. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:01:51Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @ryanjz Gannett’s newsroom failure 8 years ago doesn’t equate to their current experiment #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:01:56Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- @norelledone Oh completely, they can’t and shouldn’t be.. Just trying to do some devil’s advocating.. :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:02:00Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- @verbalcupcake agreed, hyperlocal content is unavoidably mundane to not just to non community, but to outward looking members #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:02:10Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- re: health insurance it IS an issue. we pay MASSIVELY for catastrophic-only for myself husband son … glad we’re healthy … #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:02:31Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @wjchat ‘cept I had to broaden my scope to get enuf page views to interest underwriters. 30,000 peeps in entire county – my ‘hood. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:01Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- @tracyrecord 10 Gannett Broadcast markets are partnering with Datasphere. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:02Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @the_dean I guess I’m thinking the financial risk of giving up a full-time job with benefits with uncertainty of success. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:09Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- Always a pleasure to have @bobpayne_times in a crowd! See what he’s done @seattletimes through a @jlab project: http://bit.ly/9Bv5G9 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:10Z
- eliaws (Elia)
- Stupid as some blogs have huge traffic RT @DSMacLeod students are more interested in seeing their names in print than on blog #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:14Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- funny @frankshyong @verbalcupcake we have heard from ppl outside our hood that read us cause it’s interesting…depends on editor? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:16Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- Q6: I know a couple of hyper local editors/publishers/reporters who aren’t here tonight.. cause they work All. The. Time. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:21Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @frankshyong @verbalcupcake This has always been my pet peeve of hyperlocal. Mundane stories. But it can be different. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:30Z
- cascheller (ChristineAScheller)
- @SaleemChat Is that an open invitation to come to Canada for the health care system? ; ) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:36Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q7 It was a big question at #ONA10, so we have to ask it here… what is your take on Patch? #wjchat #hadtoask #blameevilman
- 2010-11-11T02:03:37Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- RT @tracyrecord I believe gannett is partnering with datasphere. the sites in Seattle from DS are just an excuse to hustle SMB ads. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:38Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- @assignmentdesk1 @RickSanchez CNN is a fake! I got all excited, too. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:47Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q7 It was a big question at #ONA10, so we have to ask it here… what is your take on Patch? #wjchat #hadtoask #blameevilman
- 2010-11-11T02:03:47Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @maiphoang – yes, so I’m trying redefine ‘hyperlocal’ for this setting … maybe #wjchat hyper-regional?
- 2010-11-11T02:03:48Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @the_dean But I think the conflict of interest would be a bigger issue in my case since i work for a newspaper. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:03:54Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q7 It was a big question at #ONA10, so we have to ask it here… what is your take on Patch? #wjchat #hadtoask #blameevilman
- 2010-11-11T02:04:14Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- @tracyrecord Gannett also has http://injersey.com and blog networks in Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Tuscon #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:04:15Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- I am scared to see what you guys are reading if mundane! Event calendar sites, yes. But if actual news is covered, no. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:04:16Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A7 My take on Patch is, more power to them. You can’t have competition without players. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:04:18Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- RT @kimbui: @frankshyong @verbalcupcake This has always been my pet peeve of hyperlocal. Mundane stories. But it can be different. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:04:26Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Q7: Patch isn’t in Oregon, let alone Eugene, yet. Not sure how I feel about it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:04:30Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- @kimbui I agree emphatically – good stories are good stories, and it doesn’t matter where if you live where they are. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:04:33Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @webjournalist: RT @wjchat: Q7 It was a big question at #ONA10, so we have to ask it here… what is your take on Patch? #wjchat #hadtoask #blameevilman
- 2010-11-11T02:04:40Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat I heard a rumor it’s evil… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:04:50Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- I’ve found that true too. RT @DSMacLeod students are more interested in seeing their names in print than on blog #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:04:56Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- big applause to @webjournalist for having addressed the elephant in the room at #ONA10 in this case he was onstage (AOL boss) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:05:10Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q7: Too early to tell if Patch.com is evil or not. It’s unsettling how fast they’re hiring bodies. Does AOL have that kind of $$? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:05:12Z
- ChrisBoese (Chris Boese)
- RT @RobinJP: Q6: I know couple of hyper local editors/publishers/reporters who aren’t here tonight.. cause they work All. The. Time. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:05:15Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- Q6 print byline envy? @DSMacLeod even with all the dinosaur bashing there’s a permanence to print – no electricity needed #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:05:17Z
- Laurita86 (Laura Tellado )
- Ooh my parties are starting to run together! #hprchat #hispz #wjchat #theonlinemom
- 2010-11-11T02:05:17Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @bberwyn Well hyperregional would be tough in my area because it’s such a huge geographic area. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:05:17Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q7 Umm… I’m not gonna answer that one. Read the @OJR posts: http://bit.ly/cT6Nuf and the crowdsourced one: http://bit.ly/d9WiPg #wjchat :)
- 2010-11-11T02:05:28Z
- hispanicize (Hispanicize)
- RT @Laurita86: Ooh my parties are starting to run together! #hprchat #hispz #wjchat #theonlinemom
- 2010-11-11T02:05:37Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @tracyrecord I think that is where you guys succeed. It’s not about the PTA meeting. It’s about the problems behind the PTA meeting. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:05:47Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @kimbui Exactly. I’d rather pull my fingernails out than write mundane stories. But my mundane is relative. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:05:48Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q7 It’s hard to criticize anyone who hires 600+ journalists and sets them loose. I like that they’re trying SOMETHING.
- 2010-11-11T02:05:57Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- q7: whatever pays the rent. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:00Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @bberwyn That said, it sounds like you’re trying to make it work! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:03Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @kimbui @frankshyong I agree; I just don’t feel that it’s different often enough. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:07Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- Here’s the list of Oregon’s citizen media sites (including @MyEugene :-) http://ht.ly/37TJk #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:08Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- RT @RobinJP: Q6: I know a couple of hyper local editors/publishers/reporters who aren’t here tonight.. cause they work All. The. Time. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:12Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Q7 Sounds like an effort to squeeze whatever funds out of various advertising markets that AOL can. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:13Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q7 – Patch just came to WA state. Corporatization of neighborhood-level news is very saddening to me. Cookie-cutter. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:14Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @frankshyong My aim is to cover the issues behind the seemingly mundane. And the people behind the seemingly mundane. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:18Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @kaitlinflanigan eugene is too big for the Patch model. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:21Z
- Adamperez (Adamperez)
- As J-student I feel that “hyperlocal” will be where I get my first job #WJChat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:26Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @maiphoang Dane101 was started by people with real jobs. All the editors worked 40 shifts and did it on the side #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:28Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @wjchat: Q7 It was a big question at #ONA10, so we have to ask it here… what is your take on Patch? #wjchat #hadtoask #blameevilman
- 2010-11-11T02:06:28Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @frankshyong I’ve been trying to do 1), but right now I’m in priority 2). #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:36Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @andymboyle: @wjchat Q7 Sounds like an effort to squeeze whatever funds out of various advertising markets that AOL can. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:36Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @kimbui @frankshyong I think that when blogs are tied together throughout a city, that’s when they get interesting. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:40Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Q7 It also is a big part of our industry-wide race to the bottom. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:43Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @RobinJP That’s why I don’t make every #wjchat session, but had to make time tonight!
- 2010-11-11T02:06:51Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @maiphoang Yes, the conflict of interest part might present issues :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:06:52Z
- eliaws (Elia)
- @thisdog @DSMacLeod actually, the paper is thrown away but you can always find an online article, wherever you are… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:00Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @tracyrecord but was that neighborhood level news available before? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:05Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q7: As for Patch….I like them in theory. The concept is wonderful and some of them are great. Many are not… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:05Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- Q7 I don’t think Patch’s plan is a good one, but they are certainly throwing enough $ into it to find out. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:08Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @cascheller It’s an open invitation to move to Canada and bring your entrepreneurial journalism with you! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:21Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q7 Pro: Can’t ignore that Patch hired three of my friends as local editors and several more as freelancers. (1/2) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:21Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- RT @Saleemchat #WJChat It’s hard to criticize anyone who hires 600+ journalists and sets them loose. I like that they’re trying SOMETHING.
- 2010-11-11T02:07:21Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- What’s ‘Patch’ ? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:28Z
- krkring (Karen Kring)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: Q7: Too early to tell if Patch.com is evil or not. It’s unsettling how fast they’re hiring bodies. Does AOL have that kind of $$? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:30Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@verbalcupcake neighborhoods don’t always have that much in common #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:30Z
- Digidave (David Cohn)
- #wjchat @wjchat I actually think we are giving too much credit/attention to Patch. #keepyourheaddown http://bit.ly/cq5LCa #stillblameevilman
- 2010-11-11T02:07:37Z
- cascheller (ChristineAScheller)
- RT @SaleemChat: @cascheller It’s an open invitation to move to Canada and bring your entrepreneurial journalism with you! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:40Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- @ryanjz Yeah, but there are distinct neighborhoods. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:41Z
- krkring (Karen Kring)
- RT @thisdog: Q6 print byline envy? @DSMacLeod even with all the dinosaur bashing there’s a permanence to print – no electricity needed #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:52Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @verbalcupcake But that’s only if there are blogs to tie together. My are, for example, has little to none. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:07:55Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @ryanjz in many Patch neighborhoods, yes, it was. They are moving into overserved areas as well as underserved ones. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:08:14Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q7 Folks, Friday I’m schedule to do a Q&A w/ the EIC of Patch. Please send me your Qs! You know I’ll ask them. #wjchat #ona10 #lastpatchpost
- 2010-11-11T02:08:18Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- hi @Digidave so should we ignore them and they’ll go away? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:08:23Z
- cascheller (ChristineAScheller)
- @SaleemChat That’s a huge compliment! I think I’ll call myself an entrepreneurial journalist from now on rather than a freelancer! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:08:43Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @webjournalist: Q7 Folks, Friday I’m schedule to do a Q&A w/ the EIC of Patch. Please send me your Qs! You know I’ll ask them. #wjchat #ona10 #lastpatchpost
- 2010-11-11T02:08:44Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q7 Con: Patch needs to be careful that a few lousy incidents (i.e. plagiarism reports of bad hours) doesn’t tarnish their brand. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:08:55Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @webjournalist My first question for him would be, “What’s the median salary of your full-time employees?” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:08:56Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @eliaws what’s more portable really? A book or a laptop? what requires more support to read. juice, wifi, connection, and so forth. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:08:56Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q8 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:08:57Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @DigidaveKhi!! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:09:00Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @tracyrecord That’s why it’s interesting to read about lots of ‘em! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:09:01Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q7 I fear that if Patch fails, everyone will say, “Hey, they couldn’t do it with all their money; hyperlocal doesn’t work.”
- 2010-11-11T02:09:07Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @coneymedia Not necessarily nix the story, but provide a disclaimer or disclosure to ensure transparency. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:09:32Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- .@eliaws @thisdog @sarahdayowen Definitely dumb, but most people have had blogs since age 12. Print is new for them. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:09:35Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @webjournalist Then I’d ask, “What does the lowest paid full-time staffer make?” #wjchat #patchquestions #ona10 #etc
- 2010-11-11T02:09:46Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @kimbui Is the one you are launching tied to your station? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:09:48Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- @kimbui: it’s always valuable, impactful when people learn about other people. Stories about people always have universal appeal. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:09:50Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @andymboyle they have management layers. would rather know what THEY are making compared to the 40K editors! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:09:57Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @The_Dean Sounds awesome what you’re doing. I’m not against starting a hyperlocal, but yeah, it would require me to quit my job. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:00Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- @wjchat #wjchat Q7: I like @digidave’s point. But what strikes me is that they have scale to take local ad dollars out of local markets.
- 2010-11-11T02:10:01Z
- cascheller (ChristineAScheller)
- @webjournalist Can you ask him/her why they didn’t consider my resume for Jersey Shore? : ) I’ll send it to you. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:11Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @kimbui And by that I mean: can people go to your website and access the hyperlocal site from there? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:14Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @SaleemChat i think that advertising vacuum would be too big. someone would pick it up. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:18Z
- ricksanchezcnn (Not Rick Sanchez)
- Wait…Patch.com is hiring? BRB. *Googles “Patch.com”* #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:26Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @tracyrecord Management always makes a shitload of money. That’s not new. I want to know what the boots on the ground make. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:27Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @bberwyn Glad you made it. I can tell how busy you are. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:31Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @AsianStig Would you add same disclaimer for a story that’s essentially (honestly) spoon fed by a publicist? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:37Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @saleemchat my greater fear is, they may kill off/discourage grass-roots local sites and when AOL pulls plug, communities unserved #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:38Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- not discounting importance of online but in terms of product portability and simplicity nothing beats newsprint. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:41Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- I can see @Digidave ‘s point. Read his #keepyourheaddown post: http://bit.ly/cq5LCa Beat them — and EVERYONE — with your work. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:10:53Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @verbalcupcake That’s the plan. But it is a standalone site. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:05Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @webjournalist: Q7 Folks, Friday I’m schedule to do a Q&A w/ the EIC of Patch. Please send me your Qs! You know I’ll ask them. #wjchat #ona10 #lastpatchpost
- 2010-11-11T02:11:05Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @Digidave: #wjchat @wjchat I actually think we are giving too much credit/attention to Patch. … http://bit.ly/cq5LCa
- 2010-11-11T02:11:18Z
- MJ_Isaac (Mike Isaac)
- @RickSanchezCnn Oh Jesus. Another parody twitter account. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:19Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @tracyrecord how is that different from google.com, fb, and other ubiquitous sites today? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:25Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- yeah @andymboyle I was management, I know. Not needed, overpaid. But still. Point is they are burning money fast… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:30Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Not an official question: Is AOL/Patch a threat to mainstream media websites? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:41Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @verbalcupcake @kimbui @frankshyong I agree. Love the good local networks that pull in dozens of blogs. Seems more sustainable too. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:43Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q8 What do you think are the right ingredients to make a successful hyperlocal news site? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:53Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q8 What do you think are the right ingredients to make a successful hyperlocal news site? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:56Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- @frankshyong Didn’t he have to give up that name? :) He’s just RickSanchez now? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:57Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Q8 Not being a piece of shit. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:59Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- oh @thisdog but re: ads, print ad seen once, off to recycle bin. online ad seen over and over and over … #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:11:59Z
- tcregan (tcregan)
- @ryanjz future of hyperlocal: www.thebolditalic.com #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:12:18Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Q8 Writing fluently. Having a not-shitty design. And also, you know, making money. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:12:29Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q8: You have to have the following: a mission, intelligent people and supportive investors. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:12:39Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @Digidave: #wjchat @wjchat I actually think we are giving too much credit/attention to Patch. … http://bit.ly/cq5LCa
- 2010-11-11T02:12:44Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @kimbui Then you are linking it to news about wider community, which is what I was trying to get at before. I think that’s great! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:12:47Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- RT @DSMacLeod: …students are more interested in seeing their names in print than on a blog. Everyone has a blog, who has a press? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:12:50Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Yeah, that would help. RT @andymboyle: @wjchat Q8 Not being a piece of shit. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:12:54Z
- iangertler (Ian Gertler)
- @wjchat re: Q7 #ONA10 … what’s your take on Patch? #wjchat #hadtoask #blameevilman > Hints of innovation combined w/ desperation. So, TBD!
- 2010-11-11T02:12:58Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @wjchat: Q8 What do you think are the right ingredients to make a successful hyperlocal news site? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:13:01Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- Hey #wjchat- I have to jump out. Loved the topic and the tweets. Looking forward to the archive tomorrow. ‘night!
- 2010-11-11T02:13:01Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Also: Scoop the piss out of your competitors whenever possible. Then brag about it a lot. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:13:05Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @tcregan i like it! the “backstories” angle ties it all together. very impressive concept #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:13:08Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q8 – dedicated editor, engaged community #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:13:12Z
- eliaws (Elia)
- @thisdog I was talking about permanence, people keep books but tend to throw away newspapers. Also many ppl read msm/blogs via phone #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:13:14Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @DigiDave Journalists often display pack behaviour. Anyone who’s out of the norm these days gets a lot of attention. #WJChat
- 2010-11-11T02:13:15Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- You can ask if the Patch-concept will be copied in other countries/continents (in the near future) or if their only market is usa #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:13:22Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q8: I’m new to this game. I have no answers. But I’m curious: How many of you hyperlocal-ers have UGC? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:13:35Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat Writers passionate about what they cover who want to do things different than the “big guys” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:13:41Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @ProducerMatthew I say no. I think Patch and MSM websites are reaching different audiences. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:13:43Z
- laurenhard (Lauren Hard)
- RT @SaleemChat: @DigiDave Journalists often display pack behaviour. Anyone who’s out of the norm these days gets a lot of attention. #WJChat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:00Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- .@andymboyle we need a new design & know that but no one EVER brings it up from readership, which keeps growing. just a datapoint. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:01Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @tracyrecord: my greater fear…they may kill off/discourage grass-roots local sites…when AOL pulls plug, communities unserved #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:01Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Q8: Good ol’ fashioned gumption to set you apart. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:21Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- if you can present the information fairly accessibly, that’s what matters. look at drudge, craigslist. NO design, really! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:30Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @wjchat Lots of participation from community. I’d love to move to new ‘hood, new city, new town & have the site as a great resource. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:30Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @ProducerMatthew That said, I could see Patch taking away some traffic if there’s local news both covers. #wjchat.
- 2010-11-11T02:14:37Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @kimbui Trying to grow my UGC steadily. It helps. A lot. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:49Z
- jlab (JLab)
- @wjchat #wjchat Q8: We know it takes sweat equity and engaging your community. (Plug: Latest report has details: http://bit.ly/dwRHGE)
- 2010-11-11T02:14:52Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @tracyrecord Just because no one complains doesn’t mean it can’t be made to help increase your traffic/readability. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:54Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @tracyrecord Do you think that’s bc you guys are homegrown? More expectation for better design from MSM spinoffs? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:58Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q8 It’s the same for other news orgs … be connected to your community, be engaged, be genuine. It’s not about you, it’s about them #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:59Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @tracyrecord: @saleemchat my greater fear is, they may kill off/discourage grass-roots local sites and when AOL pulls plug, communities unserved #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:14:59Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- Q8: Don’t know. But first principle, write compeling content. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:00Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- Q8 Money, social media presence, diverse community, active niche, other media partnerships #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:06Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- Readers don’t dictate content, they are influenced by it. good or bad. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:07Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @kimbui Old definition of UGC no longer applies. Comments =content. We don’t have ‘users’ write ‘articles’ but they contribute much! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:18Z
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- @ryanjz by the way @thebolditalic is a Gannett site #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:25Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- #BrainFood :) RT @tracyrecord: RT @kimbui: RT @swittlemonkey: Hyperlocals are like food truck movement. Slowly popping up everywhere #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:29Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Q8 There’s a 95 percent chance if you hire me as a consultant your hyperlocal site will be way betters. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:29Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- Yes and yes. RT @racyrecord Q8 – dedicated editor, engaged community #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:33Z
- laurenmichell (Lauren M. Rabaino)
- Q8: Hyperlocal team needs to have: open mind, ability to think outside box, deep connections with community, no fear of failure #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:40Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @maiphoang I can’t say I see Patch.com websites developing into a resource of news for the community. Voice, yes. News, no. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:45Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @kimbui WRT design, no. For example @howardowens @thebatavian and us believe strongly in blog format. Many could use it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:46Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @bberwyn Has it been hard? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:46Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q9 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:56Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- RT @webjournalist: Q8 … be connected to your community, be engaged, be genuine. Its not about you, its about them #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:58Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @laurenmichell: Q8: Hyperlocal team needs to have: open mind, ability to think outside box, deep connections with community, no fear of failure #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:15:59Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @eliaws newspapers get clipped. most do get tossed, but blogs die, servers fails, links break, sites go bye-bye, archives founder. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:00Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @tracyrecord I agree. The net result if Patch fails and grassroots sites die/fade/don’t try is the same: Communities left unserved. #WJChat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:12Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Q8 : skill/expertise, a LOT of spare time, having good/social position in the community. Knowing reliable sources + people who read #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:15Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q8 What do you think are the right ingredients to make a successful hyperlocal news site? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:20Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @jodiontheweb how many reporters/editors are being hired to maintain that site? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:21Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- really @turkeymonkey newspapers, not broadcast? interesting #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:24Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @tracyrecord Agreed. I think there is a place for traditional full story UGC, but there is better “easier” UGC like comments. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:28Z
- mvazquezs (Maria J. Vazquez )
- RT @turkeymonkey Quality of journalism on Patch is excellent, but 40k pv/mo x $15CPM ≠ business model #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:28Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @kimbui How did you decide what community to focus on? Or is it your community where you really live? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:29Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q8: Hyperlocal websites need to not fear Goliath. MSM is a monster. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:33Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- Q8 thing that still stands in Patch’s way honestly is giving a reason for readers to change content. #wjchat no comm engagement= no reason
- 2010-11-11T02:16:39Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q8: Engagement with the community is an important trait. Especially since many of them will serve as sources. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:16:43Z
- cascheller (ChristineAScheller)
- Hey @turkeymonkey, good to see a Jersey guy here. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:05Z
- ToddBBatesAPP (Todd Bates)
- RT @turkeymonkey: Quality of journalism on Patch is excellent, but 40k pv/mo x $15CPM ≠ business model #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:05Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q8 The answer should be obvious: 1. Hyperlocal. 2. Hyperlocal. 3. Hyperlocal. …
- 2010-11-11T02:17:11Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- not on daily basis @thisdog – sure, in the long run, nothing’s forever. But people currently overpaying for print in many places IMO #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:15Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @DirigoDuke right, we have generators for that. :) @tracyrecord so true but which ads pay the bills? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:15Z
- ToddBBatesAPP (Todd Bates)
- RT @turkeymonkey: Smartest move Patch has made lately: syndication to frontpage of AOL, MapQuest, and Starbucks #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:24Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @verbalcupcake Many a long meeting. But also it met the demographics and most importantly, I saw good stories to be told. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:26Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @coneymedia It would depend on how much newsworthy content the press release has. And I’d do research on the side to confirm. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:29Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ap_sims I agree. I haven’t seen any community engagement from them yet. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:35Z
- turkeymonkey (Ted Mann)
- @cascheller can I get an InJersey.com holla?! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:35Z
- eliaws (Elia)
- Engagement is key RT @webjournalist be connected to your community, be engaged, be genuine. It’s not about you, it’s about them #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:39Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- q8: also the answer to q8 is somewhere at oaklandlocal.com #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:40Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @producermatthew I think that depends on the local editor. I believe that some Patch sites will try to cover news well. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:41Z
- williampd (William P. Davis)
- @thisdog As long as you’re cool with reading news that’s 24 hours old. #wjchat #buyasmartphone
- 2010-11-11T02:17:44Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- RT @maiphoang: Q8: Engagement with the community is an important trait. Especially since many of them will serve as sources. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:17:50Z
- ToddBBatesAPP (Todd Bates)
- RT @turkeymonkey: Can anyone tell me how much traffic the typical Patch.com site gets, post-AOL frontpage placement? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:18:08Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q9 In fact, how do you measure success in this still young venture? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:18:10Z
- cascheller (ChristineAScheller)
- RT @turkeymonkey: @cascheller can I get an InJersey.com holla?! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:18:13Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- does anyone else feel that NEW outlets are not the answer, but collaboration with CURRENT outlets to improve web outreach is better? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:18:13Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- 40K PV month for Patch, really? @turkeymonkey We do 800K in an area with about 70K people and still growing. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:18:14Z
- jenconnic (Jen Connic)
- RT @SaleemChat: #WJChat #Q7 I fear that if Patch fails, everyone will say, “Hey, they couldn’t do it with all their money; hyperlocal doesn’t work.”
- 2010-11-11T02:18:16Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q9 In fact, how do you measure success in this still young venture? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:18:22Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @kimbui Love it. I’m excited to check it out! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:18:25Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat MAKING FISTLOADS OF MONEY. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:18:43Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat Seriously. Success in any business venture is to be profitable. The end. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:18:56Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @verbalcupcake It’ll be up in a few months. We’re still in development. I’m getting nervous!! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:00Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @jodiontheweb not difficult for gannett to fund a design but i don’t see them funding original content. too bad, that’s a nice idea. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:02Z
- pergam (Andrew Pergam)
- @wjchat #wjchat Q8: I think Michael Bolton puts it best: http://youtu.be/BvdrcsNyRJE (Annnnnnd you’re welcome…)
- 2010-11-11T02:19:03Z
- MJ_Isaac (Mike Isaac)
- Bahah! RT @andymboyle: @wjchat MAKING FISTLOADS OF MONEY. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:04Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- amen @webjournalist “it’s not about you, it’s about them” Which is why we don’t endorse or review. Our opinion? Who cares! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:08Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q8 Also, engage with your community online and off — be a part of it, because you are. And go mobile first.
- 2010-11-11T02:19:13Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q9: Does a community rally around the product? Is it regularly contributed to? Is it producing revenue? Answer yes = Success. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:17Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @wjchat Q8 Stay engaged with your community. Remain objective. Experiment constantly. Find a way to pay for all of it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:17Z
- questionsall (Carl Setzer)
- Would that be a sour patch?
RT @webjournalist: @OJR…Journalists ‘cautiously pessimistic’ about Patch http://bit.ly/d9WiPg #wjchat #ONA10
- 2010-11-11T02:19:20Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @SaleemChat So you shouldn’t touch something bigger – say a state or national issue? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:23Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q9 In fact, how do you measure success in this still young venture? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:37Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- Look @oregonian they just got their $50k grant to beef up their #hyperlocal and that’s not selling out current employees #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:37Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @wjchat: Q9 In fact, how do you measure success in this still young venture? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:41Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- I’m a little more modest than @andymboyle – making a living. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:46Z
- joemurph (Joe Murphy)
- @wjchat Q9: Loyalty. How do you measure loyalty? Depends on where your audience is. Site-readers vs. twitter / fb-readers. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:19:52Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q9: Like i said, we have different model bc ad dollars are not our goal. We’re going to measure success by uniques and engagement. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:00Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- really @producermatthew if you have savings for a few mos. expenses go start a site … you sound like you get it :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:01Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @wjchat Well, I may be alone here, but I would love to see success come in terms of helping the community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:18Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q9 There really isn’t a standard measuring method .. outside of, if you can still afford to do it, keep doing it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:26Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat Q9 You can pay your web hosting bills. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:34Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- @verbalcupcake that’s what bugs me about Patch to begin with. It’s like WalMart moving in to take over “supplying the community” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:36Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A9 success is relevant to your goals. you will get a different answer from every investor. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:37Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- @DUTCHwingsONAIR Spare time is such a luxury in journalism, if you are lucky to have it at all. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:41Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @bberwyn That’s what I mean. If you can cover your costs, pay yourself, etc., then that’s success. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:51Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q9 Because it’s not about money … it took years for YouTube and others to make money. Is Twitter making a profit yet? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:57Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @bberwyn If you can swim in goddamn Scrooge McDuck money, that’s ALSO success. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:20:58Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- @verbalcupcake when none of them have ANY exposure, trust, or experience in that community #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:00Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- agree @verbalcupcake -was asked today what we like most about doing this…when we hear someone responded to call 4 action #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:08Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- RT @andymboyle: @wjchat Seriously. Success in any business venture is to be profitable. The end. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:12Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- …not a call we generated, but one we published. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:15Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @williampd a little better than no news. @bberwyn I’ve worked for five newspapers, all still alive and kicking, #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:20Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- RT @webjournalist: Q9 There really isnt a standard measuring method .. outside of, if you can still afford to do it, keep doing it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:22Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @webjournalist According to the stories I’ve read: Yes. Twitter is making money. But they’re not a HYPERLOCAL NEWS SITE. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:23Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @tracyrecord Thanks for the encouragement :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:25Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @ap_sims: @verbalcupcake that’s what bugs me about Patch to begin with. It’s like WalMart moving in to take over “supplying the community” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:28Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- they are busting ass trying to RT @webjournalist: is Twitter making a profit yet? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:37Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Good one! RT @the_dean: @wjchat Q9 You can pay your web hosting bills. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:41Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @wjchat I saw a story the other night about a woman who documents drug deals in her neighborhood. 1/2 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:42Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q9 Measure success by how well you engage, cover community, quality of your journalism and yes, revenues. Money isn’t a dirty word!
- 2010-11-11T02:21:52Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @The_Dean: @SaleemChat So you shouldn’t touch something bigger – say a state or national issue? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:21:57Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @webjournalist – Investors believed in YouTube and they believe in Twitter. There was money, just not from ad revenue. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:02Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- Q7: Patch – as good as people running it. Some sites will be good, some not. But I can’t fault anyone for working for a paycheck. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:03Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @schneidan No – here’s an example: http://wp.me/pJ91e-3OT #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:07Z
- joemurph (Joe Murphy)
- @wjchat Q9 Loyalty leads to the ¢ha-ching @andymboyle’s talking about. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:11Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q9: Personally, if I get some people contributing and some chatter and the community loves it, I’m happy. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:16Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @webjournalist: Q9 Because it’s not about money … it took years for YouTube and others to make money. Is Twitter making a profit yet? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:19Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- ppl don’t invest in things that are profitable now, they put less money in now for a big return later. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:24Z
- MJ_Isaac (Mike Isaac)
- @webjournalist Userbase like twitter’s attracts enough VCs to not worry about profit, but look at revs and product #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:31Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @ap_sims I like your Walmart analogy. But will Mom and Pop stores still exist in the future? I hope so. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:34Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @RobinJP: Q7: Patch – as good as people running it. Some sites will be good, some not. But I can’t fault anyone for working for a paycheck. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:35Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @The_Dean Not at all. Bring state, national and even international issues home. Every issue is ultimately local. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:42Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @wjchat Informing a community leads to citizen empowerment–and hopefully inspires people to take action when need be. 2/2 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:48Z
- turkeymonkey (Ted Mann)
- Q9: Success in hyperlocal = engagement, engagement, and more engagement. UGC posts, video, photos, Facebook Shares, Retweets … #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:48Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @verbalcupcake wow that’s hyper-local-pulitzer #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:22:50Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @SaleemChat: #WJChat #Q9 Measure success by how well you engage, cover community, quality of your journalism and yes, revenues. Money isn’t a dirty word!
- 2010-11-11T02:22:51Z
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso)
- has to leave #wjchat for the night. See you all next week! :)
- 2010-11-11T02:22:59Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- @webjournalist Even if they’re not turning a profit, it hasn’t prevented innovation, responsiveness or growth #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:23:07Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @kimbui Hard and fun, always interesting. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:23:13Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- Missing #wjchat to help Il-mundo.org http://twitpic.com/35qdr4
- 2010-11-11T02:23:15Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- funny thing about money “dirty word.” Businesses are supposed to generate at least enough to keep running. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:23:26Z
- Jeffhidek (Jeff Hidek)
- Showed up super late for #wjchat. Trying to get caught up. Looking thru tweets to see what we can apply to http://www.MyBackyardNC.com
- 2010-11-11T02:23:26Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- @kimbui i’m excited to see it. Our own effort to write compelling local is launching (hopefully) in alpha in 2 weeks @allstjournal #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:23:32Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @andymboyle Yeah, man! No argument there. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:23:45Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Succes can be measured by the number of people at street who actually KNOW and TALK OF your hyper site. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:02Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Y’all, I’m not saying Twitter is not a success… I’m just saying that there is other measure of success outside of making a profit. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:05Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- People will throw investment money at an idea if you can sell it as innovative and revolutionary. Twitter and YouTube did just that. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:05Z
- williampd (William P. Davis)
- @thisdog I like print and want it to survive, but I never read it now that I have a smartphone, even though I get it for free #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:07Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Agreed! RT @verbalcupcake Informing a community leads to citizen empowerment and hopefully inspires people to take action. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:19Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- RT #WJChat Measure success by how well you engage, cover community, quality of journalism and yes, revenues. Money isnt dirty word! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:24Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q10 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:27Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @RobinJP Nearly one year old. Need to plan a birthday party for @summitvoice! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:29Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @SaleemChat it can be though we seldom find ourselves “localizing national issues” as was standard in my TV days #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:41Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @SusannaSpeier You are missed! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:43Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Tot de volgende keer / See you next time AsianStig #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:47Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- @gteresa Mom & pop stores exist as long as someone values their product and delivery. like traditional #journalism. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:24:52Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @williampd: @thisdog I like print and want it to survive, but I never read it now that I have a smartphone, even though I get it for free #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:07Z
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod)
- Gotta go guys. Great chat. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:08Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- Okay, I can’t goof off any more. Must go back to editin’. Night all & see you next week! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:09Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- RT @ap_sims: @gteresa Mom & pop stores exist as long as someone values their product and delivery. like traditional #journalism. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:09Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @webjournalist I agree with you about Twitter. I mean isn’t the fact we do #wjchat one of the indicators of success for them? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:13Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- @gteresa mom & pop learn new tricks though and keep up while staying true to themselves and their goals for the community they serve #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:17Z
- krkring (Karen Kring)
- RT @williampd: @thisdog I like print and want it to survive, but I never read it now that I have a smartphone, even though I get it for free #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:31Z
- kaitlinflanigan (Kaitlin Flanigan)
- And thank you @tracyrecord for joining us! Congrats again! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:31Z
- krkring (Karen Kring)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: People will throw investment money at an idea if you can sell it as innovative and revolutionary. Twitter and YouTube did just that. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:31Z
- mikusmatt (Matt Mikus)
- @webjournalist I understand you dude. The internet isn’t a pot o’ gold. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:34Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @DUTCHwingsONAIR Well, by that measure, things are going good! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:36Z
- andymboyle (Andy Boyle)
- @wjchat I’m going to go and watch action films and be awesome somewhere else. Peace out homies. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:44Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ryanjz For reals. She was awesome. Lived in community all her life & is sad to see it being taken over, so she’s doing something. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:45Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Q9 Engagement is a great way to measure success. If you need ideas for engaging w/ your community, read this: http://bit.ly/9BOVzF #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:25:56Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- @deathinkosovo absolutely man. journalists NEED to be pushed harder today. but does AOL know what’s best for a community? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:26:23Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- twitter and fb demonstrate that value is whatever you can convince the buyer to pay, same with your hyper local site. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:26:26Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @verbalcupcake send me a link if you have one #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:26:30Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @maiphoang @webjournalist I agree with you about Twitter…isnt the fact we do #wjchat one of the indicators of success for them? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:26:38Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- Wooo Hooo!!! RT @bberwyn @RobinJP Nearly one year old. Need to plan a birthday party for @summitvoice! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:26:38Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- one thing if you’re in biz for yourself you can truly see the results, whether analytics or citizen engagement or $ :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:26:54Z
- suzannephan (Suzanne Phan)
- RT @RobinJP: Q7: Patch – as good as people running it. Some sites will be good, some not. But I can’t fault anyone for working for a paycheck. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:26:54Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q10 via @BobPayne_Times: For smaller or newer neighborhood sites, how can they better market themselves to potential readers? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:27:05Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @tracyrecord Money is a dirty word if one behaves in a dirty manner. It’s the fuel that lets us do awesome things. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:27:07Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ryanjz Will do. I can track it down after dinner. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:27:20Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- Il bandito & me getting books to honduras #wjchat @lookatlifeman http://twitpic.com/35qevj
- 2010-11-11T02:27:23Z
- deathinkosovo (derek walker)
- @ap_sims AOL hires journalists from the area to serve as editors, the editors hire journalists from the area as reporters. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:27:28Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- @bberwyn That’s good to hear, keep up the good work! :-) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:27:45Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A10 depends on your market. urban areas will have an easier go than rural startups. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:27:47Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q10: I’m super grassroots. Going into the neighborhood, holding training, flyers, stickers. No fancy pants techy stuff here. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:27:54Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @verbalcupcake ty! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:27:56Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @wjchat: Q10 via @BobPayne_Times: For smaller or newer neighborhood sites, how can they better market themselves to potential readers? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:27:57Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @ap_sims @deathinkosovo If existing media knew “what’s best” for its communities, then there wouldn’t be openings for AOL etc. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:28:09Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @tracyrecord Most national issues are local: War, refugees, taxes, industry regulation… It’s all about local impact on people. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:28:16Z
- frankshyong (Frank Shyong)
- goodbye for now #wjchat. Learned a lot as always.
- 2010-11-11T02:28:31Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q10: @BobPayne_Times: Pimp out your site at schools, the library, post office, Craigslist…many free forms of advertisement. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:28:32Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q10: Be part of your community. Cover meetings in person. Table at festivals and events. Join in discussions online and off. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:28:36Z
- MJ_Isaac (Mike Isaac)
- Lo-tek amen. RT @kimbui: Q10: Im super grassroots. Going into the neighborhood, holding training, flyers, stickers. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:28:37Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat Hold events/get your name out other places than just the web. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:28:37Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat Hold events/get your name out other places than just the web. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:28:43Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q10 via @BobPayne_Times: For smaller/newer ‘hood sites, how can they better market themselves to potential readers? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:28:49Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @wjchat: Q10 via @BobPayne_Times: For smaller or newer neighborhood sites, how can they better market themselves to potential readers? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:28:56Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q10 via @BobPayne_Times: For smaller or newer…. sites, how can they better market themselves to potential readers? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:00Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- hate to keep posting this, but Neiman Foundation has a GREAT series on future of journalism and new media http://goo.gl/oHUpy #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:03Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @wjchat Introduce yourself! Have meetups for locals to get to know you + who’s reporting for you, & to let you know what THEY need. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:03Z
- joemurph (Joe Murphy)
- @wjchat Q10: Get out in your place — in person. Hiding behind a screen won’t win you any champions in the community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:09Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- Open kiosks that exclusively promote your newspaper. Show confidence in your product by advertising yourself in your paper #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:18Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @tracyrecord: Q10: Be part of your community. Cover meetings in person. Table at festivals/events. Join discussions online & off. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:28Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @coneymedia there aren’t really openings for them in some places but they are barging in anyway. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:31Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- I think Patch represents an inverse view of the mega consolidation/homogenization of the industry at large. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:40Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- best quote from those articles…”Journalists need to be creating again. Not sharing. Creating. Creating WITH their audience.”amen! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:41Z
- krkring (Karen Kring)
- I hope that’s true. RT @ap_sim…mom&pop learn new tricks…keep up while staying true to themselves and theirgoals for community… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:47Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @SuzannePhan Absolutely. There will be several gems at Patch, but will it sustain the network of sites as a whole? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:29:56Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Funny. We all just replied that getting out from the newsroom/office is the answer. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:30:01Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @kimbui: Q10: I’m super grassroots. Going into the neighborhood, holding training, flyers, stickers. No fancy pants techy stuff here. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:30:04Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- Q10 social media and showing up — engage in your community in person and through interaction on SM #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:30:07Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @williampd I have apped-up iphone too and still read print. b/c of new media, we are doing more and better work and reaching more. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:30:09Z
- jlab (JLab)
- RT @tracyrecord: Q10: Be part of your community. Cover meetings in person. Table at festivals/events. Join discussions online & off. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:30:20Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Ultimately, any successful business solves a problem. In our case it was lack of realtime coverage. Find what’s being undercovered #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:30:23Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q10 Go old school… y’all know the history of “Times Squares” in cities. Those were where newspapers had “store fronts,” no? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:30:46Z
- RavennaBlog (Ravenna Blog)
- Q10: Office hours in local places, announced on twitter and facebook. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:30:51Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- We are all saying the same thing: advertise your hyperlocal site by meeting the locals you serve! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:30:53Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q10 — Bonus: getting out of the newsroom will give you some fresh air to deal with all the stress! :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:05Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- ppl don’t like to be sold to. i think that represents a huge disconnect between papers and customers. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:07Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q10 Become a community center … be more than just a publication. Be a place to facilitate community engagement/dialogue. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:13Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q10B via @bberwyn: How big of a market do you need for a successful hyperlocal site? … I’m struggling to find local readers. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:14Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @sarahdayowen while so/me is important (we participate heavily) we also know small % of people in TW, a little more on FB #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:15Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q10: Get notable people to contribute early. @SacramentoPress has Mayor Johnson, RE Graswich, PIOs…very notable in Sacramento. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:16Z
- krkring (Karen Kring)
- RT @ap_sims: hate to keep posting this, but Neiman Foundation has a GREAT series on future of journalism and new media http://goo.gl/oHUpy #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:23Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- RT @RavennaBlog: Good idea! Q10: Office hours in local places, announced on twitter and facebook. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:24Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @RavennaBlog: Q10: Office hours in local places, announced on twitter and facebook. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:25Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- @coneymedia @deathinkosovo If existing media did wat they which is adopt these practices, HUGE media corp wouldn’t scoop in #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:31Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @joemurph @wjchat Get out in the comnty! Look at Baristanet.com example — phenomenal hyperlocal site that’s truly PART of its comty. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:35Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @kimbui Awesome. Too many online journalists hide behind computer, forget about being out in the street with the people. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:39Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: Q10: Get notable people to contribute early. @SacramentoPress has Mayor Johnson, RE Graswich, PIOs…very notable in Sacramento. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:40Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @williampd the first question I ask a reporter fresh from the beat: can we get something on the Web – like now and tweet it. :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:43Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- Like that one! @RavennaBlog Q10: Office hours in local places, announced on twitter and facebook. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:48Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- tho @RavennaBlog when neighborhood nxpaper in one Sea hood closed physical office & did that – apparently few showed up #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:51Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- RT @webjournalist: Q10 Become a community center … be more than just a publication. Be a place to facilitate community engagement/dialogue. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:31:53Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Q10 Some of the most successful hyperlocal reporters we’ve seen are engaged, know everyone, and -really- care about their community. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:00Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- @coneymedia it’s not about a LACK of a want to, man. It’s about a lack of understanding that they CAN and NEED to… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:01Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @tracyrecord: Q10: Be part of your community. Cover meetings in person. Table at festivals and events. Join in discussions online and off. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:03Z
- turkeymonkey (Ted Mann)
- Q10: One of my favorite hyperlocal marketing ideas: @infreehold set up a mini newsroom at the Zebu coffee shop in Freehold, NJ. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:03Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q10 Buy Google adwords, Facebook ads. Be everywhere. Talk to everyone. Post flyers, ask local shops to display them (and buy ads!)
- 2010-11-11T02:32:05Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- …they published an item that said they were discontinuing it due to apparent lack of interest. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:06Z
- MJ_Isaac (Mike Isaac)
- Came late, leaving early. Busy busy. Till next week, kids. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:07Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Like the food trucks in LA. Makes sense. RT @RavennaBlog: Q10: Office hours in local places, announced on twitter and facebook. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:11Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @bberwyn It’s my issue with a lot of younger journalists. Get over your social anxiety! Talk to a person! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:25Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @ap_sims existing media was eaten by huge media in the 80′s/90′s. don’t talk about them like separate entities. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:32Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- @coneymedia I say it again #oregonian got a $50k grant to start beefing up their own in house hyperlocal content for online.. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:34Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Ha! RT @kimbui: @bberwyn It’s my issue with a lot of younger journalists. Get over your social anxiety! Talk to a person! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:48Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- RT @kimbui: @bberwyn It’s my issue with a lot of younger journalists. Get over your social anxiety! Talk to a person! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:52Z
- RFaughnder (Ryan Faughnder)
- RT @webjournalist: Ha! RT @kimbui: @bberwyn It’s my issue with a lot of younger journalists. Get over your social anxiety! Talk to a person! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:54Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @maiphoang totally agree with getting out. best moment today was a news conference by the water in the sunshine :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:32:57Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q10B: Our area is….about 5 square miles. *worried face* #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:02Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q11 in two minutes! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:04Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @bberwyn @kimbui + the selfish angle: there is something HUGELY freeing about being away from the computer & engaging w/ folks f2f. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:04Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @kimbui: @bberwyn It’s my issue with a lot of younger journalists. Get over your social anxiety! Talk to a person! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:04Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q10 – Also, I think that it would be good to reach out to other hyperlocals near you (if there are any) and collaborate. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:08Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @tracyrecord: @sarahdayowen while so/me is important (we participate heavily) we also know small % of people in TW, a little more on FB #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:13Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q10B: Best hyperlocals will thrive either in a community full of computer geeks/nerds (college towns) or in pops larger than 5,000. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:25Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @ap_sims and that’s why salem and the valley reads the oregonian instead of the statesman-urinal #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:33Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q10B via @bberwyn How big of a market do you need for a successful hyperlocal site? I’m struggling to find local readers #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:40Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- We have two more Qs coming … thank you for staying with us. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:46Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- RT @webjournalist: Ha! RT @kimbui: @bberwyn It’s my issue with a lot of younger journalists. Get over your social anxiety! Talk to a person! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:33:56Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- journalists aren’t cheerleaders. if you want cheerleaders then hire cheerleaders. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:12Z
- ASCasson (Anthony S. Casson)
- RT @ryanjz: journalists aren’t cheerleaders. if you want cheerleaders then hire cheerleaders. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:15Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q10 – Here’s my crazy idea, but how about a good old fashioned pancake breakfast? People love free food. And pancake mix is cheap. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:22Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @ProducerMatthew Glad I’m in both! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:27Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- Q10. Hosting community events and contests. #EffectiveReach #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:29Z
- cascheller (ChristineAScheller)
- RT @turkeymonkey: Q10: One of my favorite hyperlocal marketing ideas: @infreehold set up a mini newsroom at the Zebu coffee shop in Freehold, NJ. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:36Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- Yes! RT @maiphoang Also, I think that it would be good to reach out to other hyperlocals near you (if there are any) & collaborate. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:43Z
- RavennaBlog (Ravenna Blog)
- @tracyrecord But it is one of those things that looks good (she’s accessible, readers think), and lets me get work done anyway. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:51Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @bberwyn I’ve heard of success in really teeny places. single-digit thousands. well, guess that’s not nec. teeny. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:54Z
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @tracyrecord good point — but it’s easier to share specific links on social media :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:56Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- @maiphoang mmmmm pancakes. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:34:59Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q11 Does a hyperlocal staff have to live in the coverage area to know what the audience wants? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:05Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q11 Does a hyperlocal staff have to live in the coverage area to know what the audience wants? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:09Z
- deathinkosovo (derek walker)
- @ap_sims Interesting. I’m only speaking from my personal experiences. I was hired to work in the town adjacent my own. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:11Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ryanjz That would be Bud Light’s engagement plan if they ever decided to launch a hyperlocal site. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:15Z
- jlab (JLab)
- @MyEugene What sort of contests do you use? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:31Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @ravennablog agree there’s nothing to lose. Don’t forget the BIG decal like P*tch! ;) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:35Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q10B Depends on your definition of success. Is your site a side-project or career? Understand what your community wants from you.
- 2010-11-11T02:35:36Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @verbalcupcake haha for real! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:36Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- @ryanjz oh and I know big media is always the big fish, but individual operations can ALWAYS improve! The others are doing it! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:38Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q11: No, but it always helps. Plenty of MSM journalists cover stories in cities where they don’t reside or hang. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:47Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @verbalcupcake @kimbui That’s where the best stories come from. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:57Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- I think it depends of the society/town you live in. E.g. Barely no one in NYC has time for a chat.so even without anxiety it’s tough #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:35:59Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q11 Well, I can’t deny it helps. Being part of the community makes being easier to be genuine. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:36:04Z
- joemurph (Joe Murphy)
- @wjchat Q11 No, but it sure does help. There’s a big difference btw driving to work and walking. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:36:07Z
- SusannaSpeier (Susanna Speier)
- spelling correction www.unmundo.org #wjchat http://twitpic.com/35qh6x
- 2010-11-11T02:36:26Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q11 – Absolutely. As I said earlier hyperlocal is not drive-by journalism. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:36:31Z
- MattPetrillo (Matthew Petrillo)
- Do journos have to know how to tell a story? Rt @wjchat: Q11 Does a hyperlocal staff have to live in the coverage area…? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:36:32Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q11 Does a hyperlocal staff have to live in the coverage area to know what the audience wants? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:36:32Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q11: It does help, but so does spending time there. Goes along with the getting out from your office thing. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:36:37Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @maiphoang Pancakes?!?! When and Where? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:36:42Z
- jenconnic (Jen Connic)
- Q10: Agree with the “be in the community” comments, but you also need to do good work. It’s the only way to keep people reading. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:36:47Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- @ryanjz I agree. But engagement is very important…particularly on the social web #OutreachCanIncreaseEngagement #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:36:50Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @webjournalist A11 i hate to live in extremes but hyperlocal will only thrive under authenticity. locals want locals. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:36:59Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @tracyrecord I can see that, esp. if there’s not a print product servicing the area. #wjchat 1 of my challenges is competing w a free daily.
- 2010-11-11T02:37:05Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- interesting @MyEugene we don’t organize events because so many already, we would rather publicize others’ good work. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:37:10Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @ap_sims sure, anyone CAN. c’mon #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:37:13Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @ryanjz: @webjournalist A11 i hate to live in extremes but hyperlocal will only thrive under authenticity. locals want locals. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:37:17Z
- RavennaBlog (Ravenna Blog)
- @tracyrecord I’m gonna go with a BIG SIGN on my newsie hat, like in comics from the 60s. HYPERLOCAL PRESS. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:37:21Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @joemurph love that observation. You want real stories, ride the bus to work a couple times a month too. #wjchat all humanity rides the bus.
- 2010-11-11T02:37:26Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- …but if you detect, again on the theme, an unfilled need … #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:37:26Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- RT @maiphoang: Q11 – Absolutely. As I said earlier hyperlocal is not drive-by journalism. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:37:27Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- RT @ryanjz: @webjournalist A11 i hate to live in extremes but hyperlocal will only thrive under authenticity. locals want locals. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:37:29Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- Yay, #wjchat is still going on!
- 2010-11-11T02:37:32Z
- StLouisGashouse (John B Richardson)
- @ASCasson Cheerleaders? Heck no! Was H.L. Mencken? I.F. Stone? Hunter Thompson? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:37:40Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @kimbui Yes. Do research and come from a place of discovery–whether you’re new or have lived there all your life. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:37:53Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @ravennablog you will look smashing. pen over ear, too. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:37:56Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- @ravennablog @tracyrecord Quick! Someone Photoshop Fozzy Bear’s “Press” hat! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:38:06Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- I think this applies to more than just hyperlocal sites… this applies to all news orgs: “locals want locals” via @ryanjz #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:38:08Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @the_dean Do you want to host?! :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:38:17Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- @joemurph @wjchat – or riding a bike, or skiing with the people you cover! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:38:18Z
- RavennaBlog (Ravenna Blog)
- @myeugene a neighboring blog and I organized a crime prevention meeting w/police, in response to string of local burglaries #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:38:41Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- and if you have community councils, cover the hell out of them. ours always generate news. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:38:52Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- @ryanjz which is the basis for my argument. Why start NEW when we have committed audience at one place and ability to expand? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:38:53Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Two minutes until final Q! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:38:56Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @the_dean @kimbui I can’t lie — I totally thought of that episode of The Office when I came up with the pancake idea. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:39:10Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q11 You don’t HAVE to live in a coverage area but it sure helps. A lot. Implicit knowledge, connections…Stuff you get by osmosis.
- 2010-11-11T02:39:38Z
- RavennaBlog (Ravenna Blog)
- @myeugene I think of my role in the neighborhood as being a bit of an instigator, sometimes. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:40:09Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q11 – it is difficult to hypercover someplace you don’t live. good person can catch up, of course. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:40:24Z
- RavennaBlog (Ravenna Blog)
- Cover those community meetings because NOBODY DOES! And they should! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:40:28Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- Q11 I think that’s the key question for folks. Like @ryanjz said “locals want locals” think that’s a good point. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:40:31Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @tracyrecord Love it! So important–ppl often can’t attend those meetings; those who can might make time to do so when made aware. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:40:37Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q11 – I think you build credibility when people see that the things you write affect you too. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:40:50Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @RavennaBlog: @myeugene a neighboring blog and I organized a crime prevention meeting w/police, in response to string of local burglaries #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:02Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q12 Does big/mainstream media have to do hyperlocal to survive, or should they just focus on citywide/regional coverage? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:03Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @RavennaBlog: Cover those community meetings because NOBODY DOES! And they should! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:04Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- Q11: Combo of new/old eyes seems ideal. I think it’s easy to gloss over things because you’re used to them. Perspective’s good. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:11Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- RT @wjchat: Q12 Does big/mainstream media have to do hyperlocal to survive, or should they just focus on citywide/regional coverage? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:13Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @tracyrecord: Q11 – it is difficult to hypercover someplace you don’t live. good person can catch up, of course. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:19Z
- RavennaBlog (Ravenna Blog)
- Also, it is obvious to readers if you are trying to be hyperlocal and you don’t live there. You can tell. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:31Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @wjchat: Q12 Does big/mainstream media have to do hyperlocal to survive, or should they just focus on citywide/regional coverage? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:31Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- @verbalcupcake we have more than a dozen here. so we spend many nights. I’m at one right now in fact@! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:37Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @gteresa (sorry for the delay) I think it’s more of a concentration of opinionated and verbal people! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:41Z
- whatsupmonty (Annette Montalvo)
- RT @webjournalist: I think this applies to more than just hyperlocal sites… this applies to all news orgs: “locals want locals” via @ryanjz #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:46Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q12: MSM should view hyperlocal and blogs as a serious resource. Not kiddy stuff. Stop ignoring it. Good leads can come from it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:49Z
- joemurph (Joe Murphy)
- @wjchat Yessssssss RT @thisdog: You want real stories, ride the bus to work a couple times a month too. all humanity rides the bus. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:41:51Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- …my husband is here taking notes on meeting presentation until #wjchat is over and then I will jump in :)
- 2010-11-11T02:42:00Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @wjchat: Q12 Does big/mainstream media have to do hyperlocal to survive, or should they just focus on citywide/regional coverage? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:42:06Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Q12: With that said, MSM should’t feel like they have to participate in hyperlocal or they’ll sink. That’s not true. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:42:10Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @tracyrecord Haha! That is awesome, Tracy! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:42:22Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q12: Let’s get this out there: The station isn’t doing this “to survive.” It’s doing this bc we’re in the financial position to. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:42:25Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- RT @webjournalist: RT @wjchat: Q12 Does big/mainstream media have to do hyperlocal to survive, or should they just focus on citywide/regional coverage? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:42:35Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Q12 cont: And because the community deserves fair news coverage. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:42:38Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @producermatthew: Q12: MSM should view hyperlocal and blogs as a serious resource. Stop ignoring it. Good leads can come from it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:42:39Z
- deathinkosovo (derek walker)
- @ap_sims Ha, no worries! I dig Patch, but I love rubbing elbows with writers from the other outlets in town. It’s good fun. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:42:39Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- anyone remember Leonard Pitts saying that citizen journalism was, “spreading like a cold” LOL #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:42:51Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- I am STARVING, but I’m addicted to #wjchat. It’s like an hour-long intellectual orgasm. #someonefeedme
- 2010-11-11T02:42:52Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- @jlab Photo contests (i.e., What is NEWS to you? #HelpsGuideContentToo), Drawing for tix to Conan for commenters / website feedback #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:42:52Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @wjchat Do they need to? No. Will They? Yes. Will it be cold and boring? Most likely #wjchat #sorrybigmediafolks
- 2010-11-11T02:43:05Z
- tracyrecord (Tracy Record)
- Q12 A – If they have the people to spare, there are citywide/regional issues going uncovered, they should beef that up #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:43:15Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q12 I think they need to be genuine and connected/engaged with their audience, regardless the size. “Locals want locals.” (1/2) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:43:16Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: I am STARVING, but I’m addicted to #wjchat. It’s like an hour-long intellectual orgasm. #someonefeedme
- 2010-11-11T02:43:19Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q12 – I think to some extent they do, but they should not do it at the cost of investigative/in-depth reporting. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:43:48Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @joemurph @thisdog Again, I must give a shout-out to @munidiaries. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:43:49Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- Sweet. RT @ravennablog: @MyEugene a neighboring blog and I organized crime prevention mtg w/police, in response to local burglaries #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:43:55Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Also lesson from #cooksource and other MSM attempts at hyperlocal: The internet is NOT public domain. Don’t plagiarize! #wjchat.
- 2010-11-11T02:43:55Z
- krkring (Karen Kring)
- RT @maiphoang: Q11 – I think you build credibility when people see that the things you write affect you too. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:43:55Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- Q12: Dunno if they have to “do” hyperlocal, but if they’re smart they’ll create an environment where HL can thrive. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:44:03Z
- adramey (AaronRamey)
- Amen! RT #WJChat #Q9 Measure success by how well you engage, cover community, quality of your journalism..revenues. Money isn’t a dirty word
- 2010-11-11T02:44:09Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @wjchat Q12 mainstream media should do both in order to maintain their local audience like @seattlepi neighborhood blogs #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:44:14Z
- jlab (JLab)
- Q12 “Do” hyperlocal? Maybe not, but they should seek partners and realize hyperlocal reporters can be an asset. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:44:15Z
- joemurph (Joe Murphy)
- @wjchat Q12. I say hyperlocal: There are so many more small businesses at that level that could advertise at that level. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:44:17Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- #WJChat #Q12 The $64 million question! Hyperlocal is one of many things old/big/mainstream media CAN do to survive. It’s not a magic bullet.
- 2010-11-11T02:44:22Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: I am STARVING, but I’m addicted to #wjchat. It’s like an hour-long intellectual orgasm. #someonefeedme
- 2010-11-11T02:44:36Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q12 Also, the newsroom needs to reflect the community it covers. How can you relate when you aren’t part of ALL your community?(2/2) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:44:37Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- In case Big stream media really is BIG they don’t need to worry. Coca Cola isn’t intimated either by a new local lemonade brewery. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:44:49Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @ap_sims citizen journalism is a new fancy name for something that’s always existed. tipsters, letters to editors and now blogs. :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:44:51Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Mainstream media should look at ways to not only use hyperlocal as a resource, but open themselves up to contributing to it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:45:03Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- Q12B: Everything said about getting your audience to relate…MSM needs that goodwill too. Could cultivate some by supporting HL. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:45:05Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- Agree. RT @maiphoang: I think to some extent they do, but they should not do it at the cost of investigative/in-depth reporting. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:45:16Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- RT @ProducerMatthew: I am STARVING, but I’m addicted to #wjchat. It’s like an hour-long intellectual orgasm. #someonefeedme
- 2010-11-11T02:45:20Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- RT @thisdog: You want real stories, ride the bus to work a couple times a month too. all humanity rides the bus. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:45:24Z
- turkeymonkey (Ted Mann)
- If MSM really wants to go hyperlocal, will need to completely turn reporting resources upside down. Current structure is challenge #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:45:29Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat agree w/ @webjournalist Although @NewsHour can’t cover everything, its important to be engaged + use hyperlocal as resource #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:45:34Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- Well-said. RT @hbillings Dunno if they have to “do” HL, but if they’re smart they’ll create an environment where HL can thrive. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:45:39Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: Mainstream media should look at ways to not only use hyperlocal as a resource, but open themselves up to contributing to it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:45:44Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- RT @ProducerMatthew: Mainstream media should look at ways to not only use hyperlocal as a resource, but open themselves up to contributing to it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:45:54Z
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- I think so, when you outsource meeting coverage it shows. RT @wjchat: Q11 Does a hyperlocal staff have to live in the coverage area? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:45:57Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Q12 Yeah, I mean diversity: age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political points of view. ALL. Locals want locals. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:46:14Z
- CTasci (It’s Me and Mr. Coco)
- @webjournalist regarding “locals need locals”- I live 40 miles away from the paper I work at, and I cover edu. What i think makes a #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:46:18Z
- jlab (JLab)
- One more resource. After 5 years of funding hyperlocal sites, we’ve learned some things. Read our findings here http://bit.ly/cZIpl8 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:46:30Z
- CTasci (It’s Me and Mr. Coco)
- @webjournalist difference is knowing ur audience, going to meetings, and being a face to your stories #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:46:37Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- This. RT @SaleemChat: #WJChat Hyperlocal is one of many things old/big/mainstream media CAN do to survive. It’s not a magic bullet.
- 2010-11-11T02:46:39Z
- jenconnic (Jen Connic)
- RT @jlab: Q12 “Do” hyperlocal? Maybe not, but they should seek partners and realize hyperlocal reporters can be an asset. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:46:52Z
- joemurph (Joe Murphy)
- @wjchat Q12. Seriously: If mainstream media had a “hyperlocal” ad platform, and staff to help train small biz on using it… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:46:54Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @wjchat I think that depends. Not every community will be into a hyperlocal site. Know your audience. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:46:55Z
- jmsummers (Juana Summers)
- RT @webjournalist: Q12 Also, the newsroom needs to reflect the community it covers. How can you relate when you aren’t part of ALL your community?(2/2) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:01Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- I am SLEEPING : 3.46am local time and class will start within a few hours lol #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:02Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @thisdog @joemurph Masters of the Universe don’t ride a bus. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:02Z
- jlab (JLab)
- @MyEugene Awesome ideas! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:04Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @gteresa But @NewsHour could partner with regional, local news orgs including hyperlocal. Work together y’all #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:09Z
- The_Dean (Jason Dean)
- @joemurph Agree. feels more ‘local’ and authentic RT Q12. There are so many small businesses that could advertise at that level. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:19Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- RT @jlab: One more resource. After 5 years of funding hyperlocal sites, we’ve learned some things. Read our findings here http://bit.ly/cZIpl8 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:21Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- @tracyrecord It’s a lot of work to host own event, but worth it. #LayeredBennies #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:25Z
- jlab (JLab)
- RT @hbillings Dunno if they have to “do” HL, but if they’re smart they’ll create an environment where HL can thrive. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:35Z
- turkeymonkey (Ted Mann)
- @tracyrecord trust me, not a single MSM outlet has reporters to spare. :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:50Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Collaboration is the new way to enhance your brand and compete. MSM: Collaborate with hyperlocals and blogs. We did at KTXL. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:47:53Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- TY RT @JLab After 5 years of funding hyperlocal sites, we’ve learned some things. Read our findings here http://bit.ly/cZIpl8 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:48:01Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- Check it: RT @JLab After 5 years of funding hyperlocal sites, we’ve learned some things. Read our findings here http://bit.ly/cZIpl8 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:48:11Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @producermatthew @webjournalist agreed. @NewsHour I hope to look for ways to collaborate/partner/contribute w/ HL-my goal #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:48:14Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @SaleemChat nope they don’t , lol but you can only write so many stories about masters of the universe. :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:48:17Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @webjournalist @gteresa @NewsHour I agree, if you’re doing hyperlocal, you should collaborate with other media to build community #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:48:25Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @CTasci You’re right. Ideally, you live there. Many of us can’t afford to live in cities we cover. Like teachers & police officers. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:48:33Z
- westseattleblog (West Seattle Blog)
- my other account not working in #wjchat suddenly
- 2010-11-11T02:48:38Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @StLouisGashouse Hunter S. Thompson didn’t sell a damn thing his entire life #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:48:45Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- RT @verbalcupcake: @wjchat I think that depends. Not every community will be into a hyperlocal site. Know your audience. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:49:00Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Q12 – The main thing is to realize your strengths and weaknesses and don’t be something you’re not. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:49:12Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- A12 i don’t think big media needs to do local at all. in fact it could hurt their national niche if they half-ass it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:49:14Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @turkeymonkey @tracyrecord Maybe MSM has downsized too much if they can’t go hyperlocal in some way? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:49:17Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- @tracyrecord There was a popular site mentioned at #ONA10 that hired FT Director of Community Events #TryingToRecall #GimmeMinute #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:49:44Z
- krkring (Karen Kring)
- RT @maiphoang: Q12 – The main thing is to realize your strengths and weaknesses and don’t be something you’re not. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:49:55Z
- journtoolbox (Journalist’s Toolbox)
- Yes!!! “@wjchat: Q11 Does a hyperlocal staff have to live in the coverage area to know what the audience wants? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:49:57Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- @thisdog @joemurph Just saying you get a certain slice of the community on the bus. It skews as much as Masters of the Universe. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:50:01Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @joemurph maybe I should retract that, masters of the universe may indeed be riding the bus – some do drive them. :) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:50:12Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @ryanjz even NYTimes online does hyperlocal- you don’t see it hurting their national niche #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:50:24Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- RT @joemurph: @wjchat Q12. Seriously: If mainstream media had a “hyperlocal” ad platform, and staff to help train small biz on using it… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:50:25Z
- hbillings (Heather Billings)
- Good journo principles never change… RT @verbalcupcake: Not every community will be into a hyperlocal site. Know your audience. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:50:28Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @ryanjz Should note that both WSJ and NYT are making attempts to do more NYC coverage. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:50:31Z
- StLouisGashouse (John B Richardson)
- @ryanjz He sold his writing. Made a living w/o selling his soul. Agree? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:50:38Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Folks, that is our time! Thank you for joining us & sharing your knowledge. Look at early stats, this has been most successful #wjchat yet.
- 2010-11-11T02:50:44Z
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- Ok kids, time to head home. *Amazing* chat. Will put up transcript as soon as 9 pm rolls around. and thanks @tracyrecord! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:50:47Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @norelledone do you think they’re half-assing it? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:50:58Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- @jlab Thanks. Re: Photo Contest – Community members voted for the winners. #MoreEngagementAndWebChatter #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:51:09Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @StLouisGashouse that i agree with. i thought you were likening H.S.Thompson to a “cheerleader” #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:51:15Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @ryanjz Example: NYT collaboration with NYU to cover Greenwich Village. http://ow.ly/37UAr #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:51:25Z
- DUTCHwingsONAIR (Sjors)
- I’m off to bed guys . Goodnight everyone! It’s 3.50 am in Holland *yawn* See ya next week :-) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:51:45Z
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat Night #wjchat – I enjoyed looking in on this one. Excited to check out all of your sites. Thanks! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:51:46Z
- krkring (Karen Kring)
- RT @hbillings: Good journo principles never change… RT @verbalcupcake: Not every community will be into a hyperlocal site. Know your audience. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:51:48Z
- westseattleblog (West Seattle Blog)
- yay #wjchat – (Tracy here) – thanks for letting me be part of it.
- 2010-11-11T02:51:55Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @maiphoang i didn’t say huge media “couldn’t” do local, i said it could hurt them if they half-ass it. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:51:56Z
- assignmentdesk1 (Dorrine Mendoza)
- Awesome. RT @wjchat:TY for joining us & sharing your knowledge. Looking at early stats, this has been most successful #wjchat yet. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:00Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- @SaleemChat absolutely, it’s a slice, but you also hear a lot of what on bus folks think of masters of the universe #perspective #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:04Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ryanjz @norelledone They have partnerships with local media here, so…not necessarily half-assed. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:14Z
- ProducerMatthew (Matthew K)
- Thanks for a great chat everyone! Off to go get some food…OM NOM NOM… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:15Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- Friendly suggestion for hyperlocal sites: Check out www.ShinyAds.com . They have technology that serves up hyperlocal-relevant ads. #WJChat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:16Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- Needed. Yes. > RT @ravennablog: @MyEugene I think of my role in the neighborhood as being a bit of an instigator, sometimes. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:26Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- That’s EAST VILLAGE #correx RT @ryanjz Example: NYT collaboration with NYU to cover East Village. http://ow.ly/37UAr #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:30Z
- CTasci (It’s Me and Mr. Coco)
- @webjournalist I know more about the San Bernardino County schools than I know about the high school i went to #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:36Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ryanjz @norelledone Oddly: I read NYT, but never read their hyperlocal stuff relating to my community. Make of that what you will. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:41Z
- CTasci (It’s Me and Mr. Coco)
- @webjournalist down the street from where I live. I don’t know if that’s depressing or the nature of the business #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:42Z
- RavennaBlog (Ravenna Blog)
- @tracyrecord Thanks for doing this. Kinda crazy, wasn’t it? Will have to go back and read it again later. After I make my hat. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:46Z
- mattderienzo (Matt DeRienzo)
- RT @ap_sims: Q8 thing that still stands in Patch’s way honestly is giving a reason for readers to change content. #wjchat no comm engagement= no reason
- 2010-11-11T02:52:49Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @verbalcupcake i don’t think it’s half-assed at all. it has local roots with a bigger banner. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:51Z
- turkeymonkey (Ted Mann)
- @norelledone NYTimes did do hyperlocal. They’ve pulled back. Now working on partnerships with local universities to take over sites #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:56Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- @maiphoang It would be nicer if NYT used paid professional staff instead of exploiting NYU students. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:52:56Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @ryanjz I don’t see NYTimes half-assing it. Especially with the resources available to them. #wjchat.
- 2010-11-11T02:53:06Z
- bberwyn (Bob Berwyn)
- Thanks all at #wjchat. It’s been fun.
- 2010-11-11T02:53:08Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Big thank you to @TracyRecord and @WestSeattleBlog … we wish you much continued success! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:53:09Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @ryanjz I think a more hyperlocal focused site could do it better, but that doesn’t mean it hurts their national niche #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:53:14Z
- KringLerner (Kring Lerner Group)
- RT @SaleemChat: Friendly suggestion for hyperlocal sites: Check out www.ShinyAds.com . They have technology that serves up hyperlocal-relevant ads. #WJChat
- 2010-11-11T02:53:21Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @verbalcupcake i don’t read hyperlocal of any kind, my town sucks I don’t need diversity of opinion lol #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:53:27Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @westseattleblog Thanks, Tracy. Great chat. Now get to that council meeting. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:53:28Z
- turkeymonkey (Ted Mann)
- Fun first visit to #wjchat. Great #hyperlocal conversation
- 2010-11-11T02:53:33Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Good point. RT @coneymedia: @maiphoang It would be nicer if NYT used paid professional staff instead of exploiting NYU students. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:54:03Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- i am having difficulties in 140 tonight. sorry for confusion. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:54:09Z
- jlab (JLab)
- So happy to be a part of #wjchat tonight and very happy for @westseattleblog on their recent OJA win. So deserving. Have a good night!
- 2010-11-11T02:54:21Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- Thanks @tracyrecord for a great chat! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:54:30Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ryanjz Ah…but the quality may vary. I’ve heard ppl criticize that the “locals” they partnered w/ haven’t been locals very long. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:54:36Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- We hope to get the transcript up as soon as we can. Please join us for next week’s #wjchat … details coming soon! Good night!
- 2010-11-11T02:54:38Z
- coneymedia (Ed Weintrob)
- Thanks all. Goodnight. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:54:49Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @maiphoang @coneymedia it definitely all comes down to resources. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:54:55Z
- joemurph (Joe Murphy)
- @SaleemChat @thisdog oh, I agree wholeheartedly. you can find community travelling via bus, foot and bike, each differ. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:55:14Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ryanjz Those criticisms had to do with stories that people felt required a good degree of local perspective and understanding. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:55:23Z
- norelledone (Norelle Done)
- @maiphoang @coneymedia the NYU students are probably happy to get clips with the NYTimes-journo students are desperate-I was one :-) #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:55:30Z
- tmonhollon (Tiffany Monhollon)
- @wjchat I’ll have to check that out! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:55:33Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Great chat, y’all … have a good night. And see you next week! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:55:46Z
- krkring (Karen Kring)
- Thanks for the #wjchat, wjchatters.
- 2010-11-11T02:55:53Z
- thisdog (Scott Thistle)
- you folks are the future. keep up the thinking, it still matters. :) #wjchat night.
- 2010-11-11T02:56:04Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @verbalcupcake never underestimate anyone’s ability to nit-pick. you just go with what you can live with and what works. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:56:14Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- Thanks for the great #wjchat all. Thanks too @tracyrecord ! #GladICouldMakeItForOnce
- 2010-11-11T02:56:15Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- Great chat, everybody. Thanks.. g’night. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:56:32Z
- SaleemChat (Saleem Khan)
- You can stay in touch by connecting with me at @SaleemKhan. This is my chat-only account. #WJChat
- 2010-11-11T02:56:36Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- @ryanjz Shall I make the douchie comment: my town is awesome & therefore I spend my time enjoying it rather than reading about it? #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:56:56Z
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Oh, if you are an #ONA member, please, please, please go vote for the board. Great candidates are running. Polls close Nov 13 #ONA10 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:57:17Z
- verbalcupcake (Sarah Fidelibus)
- Good night, #wjchat. You all make 2 hours fly by so fast!
- 2010-11-11T02:57:59Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @verbalcupcake I envy you. I’m stuck in a podunk white-bread hill community until i transfer to OSU. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:58:15Z
- ap_sims (Andrew Sims )
- First time in #wjchat tonight. GREAT discussion & great to meet some neat folks. Feel free to follow me. back to work, news never sleeps
- 2010-11-11T02:58:19Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- @norelledone @coneymedia Yeah, it’s tough. I wish it wasn’t so hard for college journos to get paid to get those clips. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:59:01Z
- DanielleKulczyk (Danielle Kulczyk)
- RT @ryanjz: journalists aren’t cheerleaders. if you want cheerleaders then hire cheerleaders. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:59:22Z
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @JLab After 5 years of funding hyperlocal sites, weve learned some things. Read our findings here http://bit.ly/cZIpl8 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T02:59:24Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- Stay classy @wjchat #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:00:27Z
- maiphoang (Mai Hoang)
- RT @wjchat RT @JLab After 5 years of funding hyperlocal sites, weve learned some things. Read our findings here http://bit.ly/cZIpl8 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:00:45Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- @maiphoang i know what you mean. i have a voice. i’m in jschool to prevent that voice from incurring litigation. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:02:31Z
- acnatta (Andre Natta)
- Feel bummed that I missed #wjchat tonight but enjoyed the conversation at @paleeddies with @martyswant et al
- 2010-11-11T03:02:41Z
- ryanjz (Ryan Zeigler)
- I am enriched, educated, and overwhelmed. If I have omitted any of you from my follow list please follow and i will follow back! #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:03:48Z
- writegirl1215 (Bethany Chambers)
- RT @wjchat: RT @JLab After 5 years of funding hyperlocal sites, weve learned some things. Read our findings here http://bit.ly/cZIpl8 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:05:08Z
- KTKING (Katie King)
- RT @webjournalist: Oh, if you are an #ONA member, please, please, please go vote for the board. Great candidates are running. Polls close Nov 13 #ONA10 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:09:17Z
- saulcarlin (Saul Carlin)
- RT @JLab: After 5 years of funding hyperlocal sites, we’ve learned some things. Read our findings here http://bit.ly/cZIpl8 #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:11:59Z
- RobinJP (Robin Phillips)
- @ap_sims nice to see you at #wjchat you stopped by during a particularly popular one. Glad you’re here.
- 2010-11-11T03:14:53Z
- OmNomNomZilla (OmNomNomZilla)
- RT @ProducerMatthew Thanks for a great chat everyone! Off to go get some food…OM NOM NOM… #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:38:00Z
- westseattleblog (West Seattle Blog)
- RT @jlab: We support many community journalism initiatives, including Networked Journalism with @tracyrecord’s @westseattleblog #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:42:58Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- RT @SaleemChat: RT @thisdog: You want real stories, ride the bus to work a couple times a month too. all humanity rides the bus. #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:45:22Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- RT @ProducerMatthew: Mainstream media should look at ways to…use hyperlocal as a resource [and] open themselves up to contributing #wjchat
- 2010-11-11T03:49:03Z
- MyEugene (MyEugene)
- RT @thisdog: @ap_sims citizen journalism is fancy name for something that’s always existed. tipsters, letters to editor, & now blogs #wjchat
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