media

Newspapers, television, radio, the internet and those who make it.

In the Rob Ford story, we have two versions of reality finally being reconciled into a single truth.

Posted on 6 November 2013 and filed under journalism, main, media

As the Globe and Mail prepares to leave northern B.C., print continues its march towards becoming a high-end luxury item

Posted on 14 August 2013 and filed under articles, big, comments, journalism, main, media, Prince George

On Facebook, you like everything and everyone’s your friend. Not great for journalistic integrity.

Posted on 23 April 2013 and filed under articles, British Columbia, journalism, media, social media

Step away from the TV, turn off Twitter, and keep it in perspective.

Posted on 16 April 2013 and filed under articles, Best Of, comments, media

The story of a child who isn’t in danger is a boring story.

Posted on 16 December 2012 and filed under articles, media

When your biggest threat is actually an asset.

Posted on 10 August 2012 and filed under articles, Best Of, ideas, journalism, media

When do localized emergencies penetrate the national consciousness? Or even the people living right next to them?

Posted on 22 June 2012 and filed under articles, journalism, media, Prince George

In yesterday’s edition of the Prince George Free Press the opinions page had a section called “Tweets in P.G.” (I’d link but there doesn’t appear to be a digital version). They reprinted some of their favourite Tweets on a variety of subjects affecting Prince George. It’s a fun idea, and one I’d actually like to […]

Posted on 2 July 2011 and filed under articles, journalism, media, Prince George, social media

Immediate disclaimer: This isn’t meant to be an attack on Jason, nor a full-on defence against his criticism. Just my thoughts after reading an intriguing point of view from a regular political commentator. Also, as always, these are MY VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS, informed by nothing but my own misunderstandings of the world. Over on his […]

Posted on 22 February 2011 and filed under comments, journalism, media, politics

Really worthwhile read from Paul Carr of TechCrunch: “Two weeks ago, I wrote here about how the ‘real time web’ is turning all of us into inhuman egotists. How we’re increasingly seeing people at the scene of major accidents grabbing their cellphones to capture the dramatic events and share them with their friends, rather than […]

Posted on 10 November 2009 and filed under ideas, media, social media, technology