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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
J202 Blog in a New Space
Posted by Katy Culver at 7:00 PM 0 comments
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Can the law keep up with technology? - CNN.com
Can the law keep up with technology? - CNN.com
Sent by two 202ers.
Posted by Katy Culver at 2:09 PM 0 comments
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Video and advertising
From a 202er:
I saw this article and thought it had some relevance as we are building our own IS sites and lab Web sites.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/business/media/11adco.html?_r=1&ref=media
Posted by Katy Culver at 9:42 AM 0 comments
Labels: advertising
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Iran and the hikers
From a 202er:
Katy,
I'm not sure if you are still posting news stories to the blog, but if you are this might be relevant. You may have heard about the three hikers detained in iraq for crossing the border illegally, and the Iran government has just said they believe they will be charged with espionage. One of the hikers, Josh Fattal, happens to be my cousin and my family and I are trying to get people to sign an online petition at freethehikers.org. Here is one of the stories about it http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5in71twmHOjypysOpxaK96Kn77pKgD9BSRDAG1
Thanks,
Posted by Katy Culver at 7:09 PM 0 comments
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Tinkering with a brand
From a 202er:
I found this article on the NY Times website and thought it was pretty interesting. The character of Mickey is so much embedded in our culture, and the thought of changing him to be a mischievous character completely contrasts the character's stereotype. However, I think the idea for the new video game sounds really cool and would love to try it when it comes out late next year. I think is is interesting our Disney is viewing this character change almost as a re-branding for the Disney company.
Disney Will Give Mickey Mouse a Makeover - NYTimes.com
Posted by Katy Culver at 10:16 AM 1 comments
Sunday, November 1, 2009
KC News Meeting
In the news this week?
- Barbara Lawton out
- Abdullah Abdullah out
- some guy named Brent coming to play a game in Green Bay
What would you add to the list?
Posted by Katy Culver at 2:33 PM 1 comments
Labels: current events, ethics roundup
Writing on sensitive subjects
WisOpinion, Wisconsin's Premier Political News Service
Check out this story. I was impressed when I was being interview because the report, Erik Gunn, was clearly working through the ethical calculus of how to report on what was being called an outrageous and false accusation without repeating and amplifying that lie. How well do you think he handled it?
Posted by Katy Culver at 2:33 PM 1 comments
Do my nieces and nephews feel this way?
Aunt not welcome as Facebook friend -- chicagotribune.com
A fun post from a 202er:
Hi Katy,
This isn't a MAJOR ethical problem, as its kind of comical, but so many people run into this problem using Facebook when family members contact them and friend them. People always wonder if they should block, defriend or privatize parts of their profiles are visible to family members.
It's interesting, while social media can be so beneficial, opening so many doors it can provide some obvious and awkward limitations. My mom sent me this article/ column from the Tribune, asking me if it reminded me much of my own Aunt---who fits this dilemma perfectly!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/columnists/advice/chi-1028-ask-amyoct28,0,5573119.column
Thought it might be interesting!
Posted by Katy Culver at 2:28 PM 0 comments
Sex and Brand
Hey Katy-
I found an interesting story about ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips being fired over a scandal with one of his co-workers. According to the article, ESPN let him go because "his ability to be an effective representative for ESPN has been significantly and irreparably damaged, and it became evident it was time to part ways."
I think this is relevant to what you and the J202 TAs have talked about in regards to the integrity of a journalist. This article shows that errors and bias in a journalist's articles/stories/columns/etc. may not be the only way to destroy his or her reputation.
Here is a link to one of many articles on his scandal
Thanks,
Steve Phillips FIRED By ESPN Over Sex Scandal, Entering Treatment Facility
Posted by Katy Culver at 2:25 PM 0 comments
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Celebs and tweeting
From a 202er:
Hi Katy,
In response to the "Celebrity Twitter" post on the ethics blog, Miley Cyrus recently deleted her twitter because everything she said was completely taken out of context and published by the tabloids and other media outlets. Anyways, to let everyone know why she deleted it, she recorded a rap video and posted it to You Tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tSOTQPUQoU&feature=fvsr
I just thought it was interesting.
I hope you had a great weekend!
Posted by Katy Culver at 5:13 PM 4 comments
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Twitter 101
University Makes Twitter a Required Class for Journalism Students
What do you think? Should 202 take a whole lab and dedicate it to Twitter?
And btw, if you want to follow your J-School on Twitter, it's @uw_sjmc
Posted by Katy Culver at 8:09 AM 10 comments
NPR's social media guidelines
Beats and Tweets: Journalistic Guidelines for the Facebook Era - Inside NPR.org Blog : NPR
An interesting take on journalism in the social media age and how to comport yourself ethically.
Posted by Katy Culver at 7:32 AM 2 comments
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Reflection on a controversial video
Poynter Online - Al's Morning Meeting
Interesting Q&A on the airing of the Chicago beating video. Pay particular attention to the thought processes that went into the decision and their ethical dimensions.
What factors push toward running the video? What concerns speak to not going with it?
Posted by Katy Culver at 7:59 AM 4 comments
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tweeting celebs
From a 202-er:
Hi Katy-
I found an interesting article about social media (and Twitter in particular) making it difficult for PR teams to keep tabs on information their clients know, but shouldn't leak to the public. Apparently many contracts now have 'social media clauses' to protect that info now. I thought the article's take was very interesting.
http://mashable.com/2009/10/16/celebrity-tweeting/
Thanks!
Posted by Katy Culver at 1:38 PM 1 comments
Saturday, October 17, 2009
KC news meeting
What happened in the news this week? You haven't been commenting much to this post, so rather than going from my own thoughts, I'm leaving it entirely up to you.
Posted by Katy Culver at 4:29 PM 15 comments
Labels: current events, kc news meeting
A focus group in action
Check out this focus group on TV news in Kansas City. Be sure to double-click each image to watch the video of the viewers. Their responses astounded the reporters and editors who watched.
Posted by Katy Culver at 4:25 PM 5 comments
Labels: ethics roundup
Pay to play or a panel of experts?
Check out this effort by a local TV station to sell participation in its Web site's list of "experts."
Posted by Katy Culver at 4:12 PM 1 comments
Labels: ethics roundup
On hair
Check out this post:
Posted by Katy Culver at 4:09 PM 2 comments
Labels: ethics roundup
McCain and media
Posted by Katy Culver at 4:07 PM 1 comments
Labels: ethics roundup