Gaza, social media, pack journalism, anchors quit on air, media meanness

Social media and the Gaza Strip. This story continues to evolve.

Danger of pack journalism and story of one man who fought it.

Facebook and Twitter posts causing some problems for one reporter at the NYT. And here is an update.

Anchors quit on air. Still not really clear why. Any holes/problems in the NYT story?

Media too mean? Yes, still talking about that NYT restaurant review and other stuff.

Think Fox News knew this was coming? Answer: nope. Did he apologize after?

Photo manipulation at Sports Illustrated. A correx is planned but an explanation…

Read this by Thursday! You’ll be glad you did and unhappy if you don’t.

Stratcomm stuff — FINAL PROJECTS!

Twitter disasters this year. Any here that you could spin out of?

Chris Brown deleted his account. Here’s why. Your thoughts?

HOW ARE YOUR FINAL PROJECTS COMING ALONG? BLOGS BEING UPDATED? HOW CAN THE REST OF US HELP?

FINAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. All projects, regardless of which option you choose, must be posted on your blogs by 8 a.m. on Dec. 11. (All blogs must be updated with your final project outlines and format choice by 8 a.m. on Dec. 4)
2. All contact lists must either be emailed to me or turned in on paper.
3. All projects need an extra written paragraph full of additional, thoughtful multimedia ideas that you would have done if you had the time, energy and expertise. this graf does not count toward the word count and may be put on the contact sheet.
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Restaurant review becomes much more; AP verifying UGC

What do you think of this restaurant review from the NYT? Guy has responded…on the Today Show. And the reviewer did at least 1 interview with the NYT public editor. And worlds collide!!! Marilyn weighs in on the controversy.

More on the NYT review from Poynter.

Different review that got a ton of attention earlier this year. She writes 5 columns per week!

 

This is how the AP verifies UGC. Your thoughts?

Election Day is here!!

A look at some media outlets who disclose how their staff members are voting/will vote. Howard Kurtz thinks it is a terrible idea. What do you think?

Nate Silver from 538 blog/NYT on Colbert.

Diane Sawyer had people talking last night….and not really in a good way.

Donald Trump still being discussed and it has nothing to do with real business.  Rachel Maddow, love her or dislike her, has some pretty strong stuff here.

Did this merit a correction in the NYT?

Hear from Pulitzer Prize winners on the stories that won the awards. Here are the stories from the AP.

Stratcomm — PR #2 and Final Projects

Remember for PR #2 that the subject must be approved in advance. Also, no printed copy needed, just post to your blog by Thursday at 8 a.m. At least 2 quoted sources. At least 2 embedded links. NO FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, CURRENT PROFESSORS, ETC.

Final project proposals look pretty good. If I sent you a question, make sure to answer it.

REMEMBER YOU NEED AT LEAST 4 SOURCES, AND I RECOMMEND MORE, NO MATTER WHAT FORMAT YOUR PROJECT TAKES.

 

Tweet from Gov. Kasich at about 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday:  John Kasich ‏@JohnKasich

I congratulate Pres. Obama & wish him well. @MittRomney ran a strong campaign & made us proud. Now is the time to come together

Twitter and Sandy; tough to escape when plagiarism is attached to your name

This story almost seems like it should be from a bad movie or TV show. Nope. Real life…and real death.

I found this post pretty interesting. Touches on the obvious issues involved with plagiarism, giving necessary credit, etc. But also touches on the issue of “unpublishing” something. (Couldn’t even make it to class today without another sad example of a young journalist’s career tarnished forever!)

Speaking of unpublishing, CNN did that recently. What do you think of that decision.

Reporter discloses who he is voting for. New trend? Bad move?

Edit this!!

Enormous Scoreboard Offers Fans An Improved Experience

If you want to watch Buckeye football in high definition this fall, it doesn’t mean you have to sell your tickets. Stretching 124 feet wide and standing 42 feet tall, Ohio Stadium’s monstrous new scoreboard offers fans a whole new experience in the Horseshoe.

The HD Panasonic jumbotron hovers over the south end zone, replacing the 30 x 90 feet scoreboard that has been in use for the past 11 seasons. The televisions at concession stands have also been replaced with HD monitors and a new sound system was installed, with 25 speakers flanking each side of the new scoreboard.

In total, the renovations come with a price tag of more than $7 million. Don Patko, Associate Athletic Director of Facilities, said that the improvements were necessary and well worth the cost.

“It was time for the video board to be replaced,” said Patko. “The useful life for a scoreboard is 12 to 15 years, and the last one was 12 years old.”

Prior to installing the new system, the athletic department researched similar projects at other stadiums such as Green Bay’s Lambo Field. Pako said that by researching other projects, and understanding the shortcomings of the old scoreboard, they were able to put together the best possible game day experience with the new system.

“Everybody that has an HDTV at home knows that it provides better clarity,” said Patko. “The new board also allows you to have better viewing angles. The entire industry is moving toward HD, and we feel that we have one of the best systems out there.”

Newly enrolled OSU freshman had an early glimpse at the stadiums improvements Monday during convocation, as they walked through Ohio Stadium and saw themselves on the big screen.

“It was my first time in the stadium, so I didn’t even know it was new,” said Michael Gross, a first-year in exploration. “But it was something you noticed the moment you walked into the stadium, just the size of it was really impressive.”

Benjamin Sokobin, a first-year in business, didn’t even have to enter the stadium to notice the scoreboard.

“It was one of the first things my family noticed when I moved in,” said Sokbin, who lives in Lincoln tower. “Ohio Stadium is known as one of the best venues in college football, and I think it’s great that they are making it even better.”