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Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Betsy Richter — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:27:50 -0000

FYI, the session is now scheduled for 10 am tomorrow (5/2), followed by this session at 11 am from 3 Columbian employees: You run a daily newspaper. How do you escape the carnage?

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Abraham Hyatt — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:28:59 -0000

Count me in, too. This sounds like it's going to pretty interesting.

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Michelle Rafter — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:26:52 -0000

Just wanted you to know that I blogged about this today on WordCount, my blog on writing & online news, where I often discuss what's happening on the Oregon news scene. I also promo'd the link on Twitter.

I'd love to be there but have kid-related obligations that might prevent it. If not, I'll be tuning in on Twitter.

http://tiny.cc/ZbsaV

Michelle Rafter

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Doug Coleman — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:25:52 -0000

This is an excellent idea. I have been discussing this very topic with several "thought leaders" and I think someone should contact Steve Woodward (@OregonianSteve) about this. He is one person who is not only interested in saving journalism, but is actively doing something about it. Maybe you can get him to speak about his new project, or at least pick his brain.

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Daniel — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:37:41 -0000

More thoughts on what I think should be discussed here.

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Michael Andersen — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:08:41 -0000

I'm still a newspaper reporter, but I agree with Daniel -- my exclusive extracurricular career focus is now on startups, not on reinventing legacy newspapers. I'd like to attend this, but I'll be much more interested in talking about the possibilities for new growth, not old.

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Shawn — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:28:22 -0000

Any idea when on the 2nd this discussion would take place?

I would definitely attend but I have to...heh...see "Star Trek" that morning.

(Not that anyone would want to know that -- just BRAGGING....)

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Kevin Fox — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:19:36 -0000

This would be an excellent discussion and one I would love to attend. I am not really a blogger or journalist but have been tasked with educating journalists about online media, including blogging. I am sure I would definitely pick up some useful insights...

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Daniel — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:38:55 -0000

I'm down. My perspective on the industry, however, is that the time might be better spent talking about what journalism means to the City of Portland and how startups could fill the void when The Oregonian cuts staff to a skeleton crew or goes bankrupt. This discussion really should've been happening five years ago; I'm long journalism but short newspapers. Let's talk about reinventing journalism instead.

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Steven Walling — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:29:14 -0000

I think a discussion about the future of journalism that brings in more than the usual tech-savvy crowd is not only interesting. It has to happen. I'll second Betsy, and you can count me in on trying to spread the word about this.

Also of interest on this subject is the next WikiWednesday, which coincidentally will be a short presentation and panel on Wikipedia specifically aimed at journalists and bloggers.

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Aaron Weiss — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:10:58 -0000

I'm in, I suspect Steph will be too.

I'll extend the invitation around the newsroom, and I'm sure Lynn could post something at OMI if you want.

Re: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland

Betsy Richter — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:24:50 -0000

Count me in on this discussion, of course!